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Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Milford Century Club

Annually the program at Christ
mas time at the Milford New Cen
tury Club is given over to the
children of the members of the club
So it was on Monday when the
Christmas story was read and
pantOmined by the boys and girls
as their parents proudly looked on.
Decorations for the occasion had
been very tastefully arranged by
Mrs. Douglas Fry and Mrs. John
ROOsa, who were cOmplimented for
their work. On the stage a crude
Creche was placed with the adoring
parents i'll the persons of Sylvia
Ann Daugherty and William Burke,
.Jr, close by. The readers were
Sandra Deputy and Ginger Greene.
while the wise men. shepherds,
angels and the chorus was made up
of the rest of the children. Mrs.
George Giltenboth was the accom-
paniSt and the singing was under
the direction of Miss Adele Nepley
and carols were used. Following
this Reverend John NJ. DeChant
spoke to the children on "Of What
Use Am l."
Mrs. Joseph ]. Pearce, the presi-
dent gave a greeting to the mem
bers, wishing them choice things
for the holidays and the new year.
She also read a letter from Mrs.
Charles Heisler, of New Castle-on-
Tyne, England, a member of the
club, who wished each member the
hest for the holidays Gifts were
brought for Delaware Colony at
StOckley and gift of $3.50 was
voted to provide some clothing for
q Russian refugee, project of the
! General Federation.
/ Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend gave
/ her weekly preview of local pic
! lures in wishing the members d
/ happy holiday and announced the
next meeting would take place in
/ the lobby of the Shore Theatre on
January 6 when a complimentary
matinee will be given by the man
agement.
Then followed a social time for
all, completing the arrangements
for the afternoon, as done by Mrs.
w. ShOckley Daugherty and Mrs.
Holland Prettyman. and by the hos
tesses, Mrs. Alex SadOwski and Mrs
w. S. Cooke of Greenwood
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

{. d. Abbott is leaving to-day for
bullaio, N. Y. to spend the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d
Abbott. ''' 40 -
VII: ana Mrs. James H. Salevan of
Athol' Mass, are expected to arrive
on MONDAY for the holidays here
with relatives.
John Y. Snyder who is STUDYING
al the University of Virginia will he
iioliie tomorrow to spend the holi-
days with Mrs. Snyder.
Joseph ]. Pearce Jr., left on We'd
nesoay 10 return to Clearwater,
lorlda after spending a week with
ms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph J.
Pearce.
Mrs. Clarence Plummer, ST.. and
daughter, Miss Florence Plummer
visited Mr. Charles Plummer at the
veterans Hospital, Perry Point,
Md, on Sunday.
ooo Ndhellelu, student at
princeton and David Wakefield who
is attending Blair Academy, will
spend the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Wakefield.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Holzmueller
returned to their home on Lake
View Avenue on Sunday after
spending the past summer and fall
at their cottage at Rehoboth.
Miss Mary McNeal of Newark.
Miss Mary Budd of Mt. Airy, Pa,
and Miss Dorothy Kambacher of
Wilmington will be the weekend
guests of Miss Florence Pearce.
Mrs. Walter Sezna and two
daughters came on Sunday to be the
guests of her mother. Mrs. Davis
r. Grier. Mr.. Sezna will join them
for Christmas. The SeZnaS live in
Arlington, Virginia.
Attending the Tri-State Denta
Convention in New York City las
week were DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Mel
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie March, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank NAPLES. Dean Kim
mel and Francis Leithiser.
Mrs. Harlan Swain and son
Sandy" of Milford are spendin:
some time with Mr. and Mrs
Joseph c. Pritchard of Wilmington
Her husband, Pfc. Harlan r. Swain
is stationed in Vienna, Austria.
Miss Jane Howe. who has beel
medical records librarian at tn
Milford Memorial Hospital for tn
past few months, is leaving tOda
for her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Miss Howe is planning to renal
at home.
On Sunday Mrs. Gladys MOrga
of Houston visited with Mr.. an
Mrs. Edward L. Williams an
friends in and near Milford an
spent the evening at the home {
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer w. Williams
:, leaving Monday morning for Gran
: Island. Nebraska. for the Chris
! mas holidays and a visit anon
friends and relatives.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
POcahOntas Notes

Monday evening in the POcahOn-
tas Lodge Hall, the Christmas spirit
seemed to be in the air. The hall
was beautifully decorated with
evergreens, holley and Christmas
tree. After the business meeting,
the social hour was turned over to
the committee with sister Serena
Hayes as hostess. Santa was there
in person with his sleigh full of
presents, which were distributed to
thirty six members. Then turkey
sandwiches and cokes were served
in abundance. The remainder of the
evening was spent in carols and
dancing. Everyone sure thanked the
committee for pleasant evening.
Don't forget the card party in
POcahOntas Hall January 17th
POcahontas Rodgers will be hos
tess. More about this later.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Latex Co. Plans
Christmas Fete
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Philadelphia's favorite band, will
present Rhythm and Rhyme" fea-
turing the fine vocalizing of the
Three Sherry Sisters and the Gen.
tlemen of Song. Many other enter
tanning novelties and musical pre-
sentations will add to the gayety Of
the evening.
In issuing this announcement to-
day, Mr.. Spaniel pointed out that the
Yuletide Season was a reminder of
the teaching of good will towards
all. He added that at this very mo-
ment statesmen of the civilized
world are attempting to accomplish
a peace on earth which would be
Just and lasting. The prayers of all
men and women of good will go
forth at this Yuletide Season for
the successful attainment of this
goal which has eluded mankind for
so many generations.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
YUIe Services At
Avenue Church Sunday
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Continued from first page)
vim James, Rachel James. James
Johnson. Ruth Kimmel. Dorothy
Kosci. Floyd Layton, Robert Lay
ton, Harry Mayhem Jr, Louise Mai
lor. Sonny Mccoy. Cecil Maloney.
Emma PettijOhn, Frank Pettijohn,
Rosilyn Sharp, Charlotte Short,
Jack Short, Louise Short. Sally
Ann Short, Leonard Stayton, Ned
Salevan, Florence Tease, Jack
Tease. William Wells, Eileen
Doris Wilkerson, Jean
wilkins. Bernice Wilson. Martha
Wilson. William Wilson. and Elsie
Wintjen. The organist is Mrs. Ed
ward T. Hurley. and the Choir di-
rector, Mrs. A. c. Davidson.
There will be a Church School
Christmas Service Sunday evening,
December %. at 700 O'Clock.
There will be a midnight candle
light service on Christmas eve
Tuesday, December "a. at 11:30
PM. at which the Young People s
Choir will present many of the fa-
miliar Christmas carols. The
Choir is then going carolling in and
around Milford. Christmas Eve, fol
lowing the midnight service. Peo-
pie who desire to have the Choir
carol before their homes are re-
quested to leave their names with
Dr. Herson. Mrs. August FaiS
will entertain the Choir following
the outdoor carOlling.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. Delema NJ, Short announces
the engagement of her daughter
Mary Alva to Mr.. Francis Robert
Hazard, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. En-
nest Hazard of LeWeS.
Miss Short is a graduate of Mil
ford High School and is now en-
ployed by the Bell Telephone Com
pany in Milford. Mr.. Hazard is
a veteran of two years, nine months
of which We're spent in the Europe
an theater of war and nine months
in the South Pacific area.
No definite date has been set for
the wedding.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Odd Fellows Doings

The initiatory degree was con-
ferred upon five candidates-two
from Crystal Fount and three from
Dover-last Monday evening. 1t was
a pleasure to the team to have their
pianist, Ed. Salevan, presiding at
the piano. Much favorable COM
ment on the work was expressed
by visiting brothers from Dover.
{"
The refreshment and entertain
ment committees have passed the
word along that big doings will
take place on the second floor next
Monday evening.
{"
We are sorry to learn that George
A. Swain is confined to his home
by illness.
{"
The stories you hear about our
deer hunting brothers grow by
leaps and bounds. 1t has come tC
this chronicler's attention that Bill
Johnson actually shot at buck
not once but three times. The first
time Bill shot, the poor deer wink,
ed his eye, so Bill says. Not lik-
/ ing to be fiirted with, Bill shot
again. This time the buck winked
his other eye. Bill then shot again
the deer winked both eyes. Their
Bill. instead of throwing his gur
away, walked cautiously over tt
where the animal was lying. Get
ting close, he stepped back quickly
the poor beast had been dead fol
at least a month.
{"
BY wishing all of you Merr!
Christmas and hoping to see more
of you at lodge soon, l will sa!
adoS for this time.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
SCHOOL NO. ; NOTES

The monthly meeting of the col
ored school PTA was largely at
tended and very interesting. Act
ing as chairman until the re-elec-
tion of two of its officers, Principal
Eldridge J. Waters conducted Il
brief business session. The group
expressed its appreciation to
Messrs. James Turner, Robert Cir
withian, and Amos Bell for fur
nishing free transportation for the
76 pupils who witnessed the the
atrical play at the high school last
month. They also agreed to send
Santa Claus to treat the pupils on
Friday, December 20.
Mr.. James Vann. a veteran of
World War II, was elected presi-
dent of the association, and Mrs.
Francis Henry was elected vice
president. Participating in the mu-
sical part of the program which
was greatly enjoyed by all, were
the Milford Junior High School
Mrs. Fontaine S. Mitchell, the
Chorus, under the able direction of
Young Peoples Choir of Bethel
AME Church. and the Senior Choir
of St. Paul Methodist Church. Each
group was a credit to the institu
ton it represented.
Mr.. Harold Shaterian, Superin-
tendent of Milford Public Schools,
in his address. thanked those who
supported the referendum, men
toned the improvements to be
made at the school as a result of it's
passing. and stressed the impor-
tance of citizens in action for de-
sirable and worthy community OBJ
jectives. In recognizing the need
for real senior high school in
Milford, Mr.. Shaterian emphasized
his intentions to live up to the dig
nifty of his office by working with
the citizens and the Board of Edu-
cation for better educational Op-
portunities.
/ The next meeting will be held
January s. Mr.. j. Stanley, State
PTA president, will be the guest
speaker. The newly elected offic-
ers will be installed. few musical
selections will be rendered, and q
DR.. 10. Quiz between the men and
women will be conducted.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Milford Memorial
Hospital News

a boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray W.
DOdd of Milton on December II.
A boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r.
Olivis of Laurel on December II.
A girl to Mr.. and Mrs. B. Nor
man Hopkins of Harrington on
December -.
A boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
COverdale of Harrington on Decem-
Der -.
A girl to Mr. and Mrs. David
Warren of Lincoln on December
u.
A boy to Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Foskey of Laurel on December -.
A girl TO Mr. and Mrs. VIM. j.
Forst of Milton on December -.
Twin girls to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward COulbourn of Seaford on De-
cember IA.
A girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Johnson of Pennington on Dccem
Der Is.
A boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Alton w
Cannon of Bridgeville on Decem-
ber Is.
A boy to Mr. and Mrs. LinwOOd
O'Day of Milford on December 16.
A girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Moore, Jr.. of Bridgeville, on De-
cember 16.
A girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Webb of Greenwood on December
II.
Through an error the last issue
of the Chronicle carried the name
of Dr.. James B. Homan, who has
recently been elected secretary o
the active medical staff, incorrect
ly. We apologize to the doctor fol
! this error
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Three Men Held
For Robberies
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lice. After he handed over the $40
the three men fled in the dark
ness.
While state police were search
ing for the three men, police charge
that they broke into the home of
Dominick shortly after l O'Clock
last Sunday morning, dragged him
outside to the road and beat him
on the head with the butt end of a
revolver. He was left lying in the
road.
Little, Puller and Curry were ar
rested in Milford last Sunday morr
ming. According to state police,
Little and Fuller admitted their
part in the two crimes after lengthy
questioning but up until last Sun
dav night, Curry denied having
taken part in the robberies. How
ever, state police said the former
pair implicated Curry and said the
entire three divided their loot.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Personal Happenings

Mrs. Cora Daniels of Wilmington
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W1lbur
Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Bennett and
son of Newark will visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Bennett Thursday.
Miss Betty Hammond of Whining
ton will spend Christmas with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. PostleS
Hammond.
Henry Saunders and Tom Baxter,
students at Randolph Macon Col
le2e are expected home tomorrow
tor the holidays.
Miss Florence Bennett who is at
tending Westminster Choral School
at Princeton, is getting home today
for Christmas vacation.
Mr.. Thomas Wade of Brooklyn,
New York is spending a few days i'll
Milford visiting Miss Ruth Smith
and her family on LakevieW Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fisher enter
tanned his mother, Carleton and
Paul Jr.. and family at their home
near Annapolis over the weekend.
Miss Margaret Williams of Phila.,
will arrive in Milford on Sunday to
remain with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Williams until Thursday
Mrs. Louis r. Plummer and Miss
Florence Plummer visited Mr.. Will
liam Bush, patient in the Veterans
Hospital, Coatesville, Pa, on Fri
day.
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt, who has been
spending some time in Washington
ID. c. with Captain and Mrs. J
Lockwood Pratt will return tOmor-
row.
Miss Melva Jane Bradford arrived
home from Stratford Hall, in Dan
Vile, Virginia to spend her Christ.
mas holidays with her mother, Mrs
Elizabeth Bradford and family
Mrs. Laura Morris left on Satur.
day for Miami. Florida where she
will spend some time with Mr.. anC
/ Mrs. Edward Williams and THEN
! daughter, Miss Virginia Lee Viii
! liamS.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bennett O
Clemson, S. C., are arriving tOmOr
! row to spend two weeks with thei,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Granvill,
Kinder and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbu
! Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Opie Chancello
and daughter, Anne of Arlington
and Mr.. and Mrs. George V. Beamol
and daughter Martie of Suffolk
Virginia will be the holiday guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. C.. D. HOlZmuellel
Jimmie Smith, after a five da
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Smith, returned to Sa
Diego. California on SATURDAY
Jimmie, who is an electrician
mate, second class was at Opera
tiOns Crossroads, returning i
September.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange met in regular
session last Saturday evening with
a very good attendance. During
the business session Mr.. Robert
Jester, Mr.. Golan Armour, Mr..
Clarence E. Jester and Mr.. Preston
Kenton were elected to the Execu-
tive Committee.
1t was reported Mr.. Howard
Moore, a member of Milford
Grange, was reelected to Chaplain
of the Delaware State Grange in
Dover on Tuesday evening. where
the State Grange was in session.
A number Of the Milford patrons
attended the banquet held on We'd
nesday evening in the Peoples
Church.
Delaware Day was observed in
Milford Grange during the lecture
hour. The program was in charge
of Mrs. Howard Moore and proved
to be interesting and educational
Delaware was studied as to history
geography, its resources, indus
tries, people and wild life. Sew
eral poems were given which were
written by Mr. George Hynson, a
Milford poet. Mrs. Sara Marker
sang two very appropriate solos
which were much enjoyed, as well
as the Delaware doughnuts and
. coffee which were served in the
banquet hall, just at the close of
the meeting. Social night, Decem-
ber 2Sth. No meeting on Decem-
ber 21st as all will be busy prepar-
+ ing for Christmas and the holidays
The writer wishes for all readers
of these notes
For your door, wreath,
For your window, candle lit
For your fireside, friends.
For your heart. faith and courage
to do the right to make 1947 {
I rrocnorOuc and ppacpfIIl Now Ypar
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
SCHOOL NEWS

The following Elementary School
program was presented Thursday,
December 19, at 1:3G PM. at the
high school, Miss Adele Knepley
directing:
Song, Away in a Manger"
Choral Reading of Christmas sto-
ry by 4th grade, Mrs. Waters teach
er
Lords Prayer, followed by 2
stanzas OF America
Song, white Christmas" Choir
uses
Song. Jingle Bells, 1 stanza, 2
chOruseS
Song, "Hark the Herald Angels
Sing" stanZas
Song. 80 Come All Ye Faithful" :"
stanzas, descant by 9Th grade
chorus
Fifth grade chorus. "Gesu Bam-
bino,' by Yon, n. Herbert Nichols
sOlOist
Fifth and sixth grade choruses.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" :"
Old English carol arranged by
Dunhill
Song, 80 Little Town of Bethle-
hem" , stanzas
Trio, "Christmas Folk Song by
Sheehan, senior high group, Ruth
Hubes, Barbara Mariner, Esther
Kenton, Margaret Donnely, Elnora
Smoot. Ann Sapp.
Song, First Noel" stanzas,
descant by soprano Of 9th grade
chorus
Pantomime play, Jeanette Isa-
bella" by Bertha Elsmith, 9th
Song, Silent Night" Mrs. Roy
PettyjOhn. General assistants, Miss
Cordelia Carter. Mrs. Julia Der
rickson. Mrs. Ruth Blades, Miss
May Watson
Grade & Choir
Tommy Adams, Dorothy Bennett
Phyllis Buckley, Nora Bunting
Margaret Case, Margaret Cooper
Tom Cooper. Bill Daniels, Dawi
Davis, Jean Downing, Jean Fisher
Joan Fisher, George Foster Dori:
Gibson, Norma Hall, Roy Hazard
Arthur Henry, Kathleen Isaacs
, Norma Jewell, Nelson Kenton, Do
lores Lapetina. Richard Lynch, Ma
. ry Ann Messick. Janet Miller, Rutl
. Ann Miller. Jean O'Day. Virgini;
Pack. Joseph Parsons, Alberta Pc
terman. Estrelita Pearson, Lilli,
, Peterman. Norma Prettyman. JOal
, Powell. Dorothy Roberts, Barbar;
. Sheaffer. Donald Short, Kay Tay
y lor, Doris Van Worst, Patty Walls
Mary Jane Waters. Patsy Werner
, Helen Wilgus. Alma WiIkersor
Sonny Christensen, Dicky Lanb
Frank Ingram
n Mrs. Waters - Grade 1
Joan Ingram. Marie jenkins
u Carla Mae Jester, Joan Kentor
u Janet Keen, Pauline Owens, Joyc
i Peterman. Kay Peterman,. Eleano
,, Prettyman, Patsy Roberts, Eleano
u Robinson, Laura Short, Hanna
:. Taylor, Shirley Theis, Conni
8 Travers, Mary Ann Walls, Sue Wi
gus. Dorcas Tull, Ina Ray Grover
= or. Dorothy Ann Walls, Marth
Cherry. Laureta Lank, Janet Mill
Kenneth Layton, Billy Lyons, II
o vim Manning, Spence MesSicl
. Ralph Mills. Douglas Petermal
Osborne Reed. Jerry Rutt. Marvi
Schelhouse, George Sharp, ia
d Sharp, Dwight Short. John Thei
y Donald Tyndall, Perry White, Gen
Nillx Albert Schmick El
e ward DianO. Frank Reed. jaime
e Roberts, Jackie Webb, Clyde DR.;
lie per, Marilyn Moon
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
UNION METHODIST CHURCH

On Sunday, December 22nd at
3 PM. Rev. w. Bundick will deliver
his Christmas sermon. We hope
to have a good attendance to hear
his good word.
We will rehearse for our Christ
mas program at 2 PM. SO all those
taking part please be present.
The Christmas program will be
held on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der 26th, at PM. Santa Claus
will be present.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
SAND HILL CHURCH NEWS

There will be special Christmas
services at the Sand Hill Church on
Sunday evening, December %, at
1880. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Children's Christmas Party
will be held on Monday, December
23rd, at one o'clock in the church
The Christmas program will take
place on Friday evening of next
week, December 9th, at 7:3O
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The POcahontas Card Party will
be held in the Lodge Hall on Fri
day eva, January 18th. Watch
Chronicle for particulars.
The American Legion Post No. III
announces carnival to be held from
May 1st to 10th. Features at least
six (6) children and adult rides. A
rarade will open the carnival.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

The Millwood Church Aid will
meet Friday night, December Goth.
Mrs. Mary Abbott, Mrs. John Cam
non and Mrs. Benjamin Davis are
on the Committee. Everybody,
please bring a gift for exchange.
The value of each is not to exceed
25 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Deputies Are Named
In Sussex County
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OF deeds, position she has held un-
der four previous recorders. MIS-.
Calhoun has been in this Office
since 1919. She has served as
deputy under Earl T. Sirman'
Nathaniel NJ. Conoway, James H.
Lloyd and Charles w. Hurley.
The department of elections OF
Sussex County has announced the
appointment of Francis f. Morgan
as secretary, effective January |.
Mr.. Morgan succeeds Elias II. I'M
gle of Flankford, who resigned
early this month.
Mr.. Morgan, who lives on a farm
near Bridgeville has the distinction
OF being the only man in the history
OF Sussex County who was elected
for three successive terms to the
office of clerk of peace.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
Obituary
DORMAN

John B. Dorman, age 73 years,
passed away in the Delaware Hos
pital, Wilmington, Monday, Decem-
ber 16, 1916. He is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Harry Hurd,
New Castle, Mrs. John T. Havill, of
Wilmington, and one son, James S.
Dorman of Wilmington, and two
grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon, De-
cember 19, 1916 at 2 PM. from the
Lofand Funeral Home, with inter-
ment in Hollywood Cemetery, Rev
Charles Fry of Cheswold, officiat-
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

Little Davie Hugg, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. David S. Hugg,
was host to eleven of his little
friends on Thursday afternoon,
the occasion being his fourth
birthday anniversary. The lit
tie boys and girls gathered at
Davies home at 3 p. III. and,
after the usual refreshments,
played games until 5. Those
present were: Donna Lee Lin
go, Danny Anstine, Nina Jean
Goodrich, Michael Homan,
Larry ,Fitchett, Richard Good
rick. Terry Wiley, Stevie Gun
ming, Brownie Thawley, Pris-
ella Jane Williamson, and Vir-
ginia Garland Harrington. Pic
lures were taken so as to pre-
serve the memory of the good
time enjoyed by the little ones.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
SUNSHINE NOTES

The Millwood Sunshine Society
will meet in the hall on Thursday
afternoon, December 26th. Mrs.
Clarence Jester is in charge of the
program. Every member plan to
come.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
c. II. WILSON WINS IN
HYBRID CORN SHOW
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Honorable mention went to Carl
Rust of Milton, with crop of U. S.
13 corn.
The show, entries in which were
limited to farmers in this area who
raised a corn grown from hybrid
seed corn serviced by Southern
States Cooperative and its Agencies
was judged by John Curtis, Agricul-
ture Teacher, Milton, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

Most Australian taxicab drivers
wear uniforms and open and close
cab doors for their fares.