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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-01-19
HELP WOMEN.

ADDRESSOGRAFH or graphotype opera
tor. who is good at clerical detail and
likes that part Of the lob; should be a
sR ssh0 Ga. fEaa E sRR a' Hee s4se
ADpREssoGRApH OPERATOR for life
insurance CO: 35-hr. wk:. no Saturday
lunch rm., salary depending on experience.
A abvts IT'S S9' ARfIsT for national ad-
yertising agency. Ideal setup for ambi-
e gard e hours, use Of ONCE space. salary.
etc. Must be versatile and fully expert.
enced in advertising layout and finished
art. Prefer some furniture experience
s spVnER rs ss;'' TELEPHONE CLERK for
classified advertising department OF news
paper; 5-day. 40-hour week; hours, 3 70
II pm. Tuesday, wednesday, Thursday,
Edss aud sSnr p srs to per ga
position for good typist, capable O answer
ing incoming telephone calls; Apply per- per.
ssl Tfs r1 Pa HANS ayS tho Thoroughly exp
dresses, suits and coats. for fine Conn: ave.
ladies' speciality store; exc. daylight WORK
ing conditions, with good salary; STEADY
THE ESTE sRS oDoss e pax g. 5so7 @
ARTIsT-Excellent position in fine spe-
cialty store for experienced artist who Is
capable of tep-notch fashion drawings.
iutely essential. This is not a. position for
a beginner Excellent salary, 5-day week,
employee discount and store privileges.
Phone for appointment. Miss Mannus, at
Ass s9ekAs "a Ho5SsssaEkEErEn, exper. sal
airy. 500. with room and meals. NURSES
On. 1000. Ext. 226. 20
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HELP MEN.

ACCOUNTANT, Junior. for local CPA office;
yse Sa1ed Brae Ell one Reea
age, experience and salary expected Box
ACCOUNT TRAINEE-High school gradu-
ate; we will train alert young man inter-
ested in making accounting his career :
must be o with ay week
r portunity for adva va GoVERNMENT
Nc .RTi s g1f for St national nE ad
SertisinF agency. ideal setup for ambitious
hours, use Of office space salary, ETC. /;
advertising layout and finished art: prefer
fnsHe ef nSaNAGlR Ph fo4 G0
coop. sponsored by wholesale grocery Arm.
fseid; car r'e essential; good salary for gisbt
a nsR ERA saLE sss for radio Sta
ton: UNUSUAL nus a- opportunity for Advancement
t thShs IFS tsS SALESMAN for established
weekly ~, n3eyysspaa E unique opportunity
AERO Ss1n "a ESeNEE 4 nS
experienced With AA sIas maintenance and
tIsz fTfsePs AXE kn now D. c. codes
commercial construction preferred. IN n;
limited opportunities. LOUIS BuRMAN'
ASSEMBLIES for electropic work, alert
to dts Ssn Eo swF Hsasan co., ToT as
ARs sshsias rL 5essefSf mb
t tinqs ysun busins sa eseeent
ASSIST Hss1sTASf fo MANAGER ST. wanted. exosrt,
trimming Excellent opportunity for the
H T,sht sP ssripSs t salary about $40 per week
AUTO BODY and fender man: good pay
ii D a man new WIZ Hiding. GRADY MOTORS
1870 Hs GIHss ta or cut
p ssss' Al Si yard work. STANDARD AUTO sSsS
AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS, exp. with
tools; perm. Job; 5-.day wk:; vacation with
asoa top s saEaaSs for S0Ss %sR See o
AUTO MsS M hScf to work in heated shop,
1925 per hour straight salary. Apply
AUTO MECHANICS for new 'GMc truck
CO. ,,o1 1901 E oroneco St. Overlook 1900;
eHpesienesa mem who are faa ess in
ood future hep nd for 2Gsn dern
Week wee time and one-hat after 40 hoars
ieeter 'r ree an seil Restsd snd sn yentIased
& TIBBTTTs, 1114 VT. ave. NV. 80
perienced; good salary and bonus. IDEAL
working conditions. See Mr.. Fogle. STEU-
ART MOTOR CO.. 9th and New York we.
NV -23
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE SALESMAN
ceptional opportunity for experienced man;
good working cond., 51a-day wk. and va
excel. opportunity for adyancement. See
Mr.. Mahoney, ADDISON CHEVROLET
s sAIS pEG 1872 i4 nsr st. nv. NTH
thetic enamels for at least years, SlOO
per week to right man. DE. 17SS.
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HELP MEN and WOMEN.

AGENTS earn $50 daily. selling on sight
lifetime, costume iewelry: no experience
S Ssl s i5s III St ana 9th "a
AssisTANT oFFIcE MANAGER. must b
Fsre fea auaed Gs
BANK desires services Of adding machine
and secretaries: Apply in person; HAM1L-
TON NATIONAL BANK, 619 18th st. NV
BOY OR GIRL. high school. to do mimeo.
days per week. Apply Oil G pl. NV
CANvAssER, capable, Intelligent. to sci
afsEEastivs fn or Par
GaofR siNGa a9 And o%kGAN1sT-erow;
Ing church desires competent organist and
tons, time available and desired salary.
d RSs fesia st Artist free lance. Cal,
COUPLE for private family; live in; en-
with chores for room and board. wife, ex-
FL RstsE sasf wi s ss5 isunars s'O week.
chores for room and board. Wife expert
s s99e; ge;w VIZ r. 1sHndry. $50 week
CRITIC. Speech. English; analyze speech
and write helpful criticisms; max 50o
words ca: GIVE rate .,I Fine spsEe,time &C
DRY CLEANING HELP. experienced only:
s Tk SPSt1Is s45IsTs s5 h s bi9
Str and East Capitol SIS. is wanted for
fht s anser w9 Hax s35 per saT o winters
LABORATORY ASSISTANT In plastics
MAN "a AH " aa1ss miles o soah t e hoaP
in residence; excellent wages; usual al
enve5 sH9d living wo Sansers 9Th god
MAN AND WIFE. white or solored; house
nan cock for sussthouse; living quarters
NAN AND WIFE. coiored, a. woman to do
domestic work: man to drive (prefer ex-
For exclusive children's school, Live in,
excel quarters, 5000 per mo. 94ol Ga.
rys SA IS s;alEsrERsoN, sss VIZ. 1917
l713 Kalorama I'd. AID, 7272.
SINGERS, musicians eany lnstru, actors
pros; free recorded audition any age
sHT HER permanent position in
s:S5 to 4:1o, Sat. SOB to 1910; 4o-hr
wk: all holidays of; salary. S206.10 mo.
opportunity for advancement Apply MIR
WISE, ll01 Vermont ave-; Room 706
lege, radio recording studio will make free
ing occasional assignments: unusual
chance to obtain experience, develop talent
at no cost. Write age. interest, refs. Box
296-G, Star al
TYPfSTS-There is real opportunity to
increase your income. Become a Vari-
course is nov available in vari-typography
originated and operated by the manufac-
turer of vari-Typer the office composing
machine. Courses fully approved under
al bill. Full information without obliga-
ton Call MISS KIBBY. no. 3243.
BEST VOCAL INSTRUCTION II you sing
in our Southeastern University Choral
Society: public appearances, concert and
opera: GOOD opportunity for serious-minded
members. No charge. Box 241-E. Star.
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.asd to handle ss any sssts sRs tras
rooms, which ere bright and cheerful. For
pSEL 'anPsfH sesas AoaR
delivery. FLORENCE GRAY SHOP, 1904
18th 1adaM st XIV ca aSeS prepared by an
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s, SOBER; .132 Pa aye nv 80. NE ~ o4 vi j.
eran g. EXP exp aceoantant; e other account,
ANNOUNCING opening OF the Eye Street
sssty s Ssqn o With ausos
Salon. $40 5th st. NV. MAISIEs formerly
with Da!sey's Beauty Salon, S18 18TH
DYE WoRK-If It is in the color chart
our dye work specialists can match the
colors. Drive in to EXQUISITE CLEANERS,
31OO Georgia ave. GE. 9117.
I WILL NOT be responsible for debts un-
less contracted for by myself. CHARLES
STOREY, 1910 N. Courthouse I'd, Airing
MR. MR. BuIsINEssMAN-Do you need a good
bookkeeper or office manager? THE ATLAS
AGENCY is famous for such personnel
Call Mr.. Kipp. Ma. 1898, 20
WILL NOT be responsible for any debts
contracted for by anyone other than my
self. DAVID M. BUCHANAN, 604 Tennes-
see ave ne ~
400 2-rn1, bath; S3,650, 5-rm. bath.
KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION CO. Alex.
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HELP MEM.

YOUNG MAN, 21-30 years-We have an
GppSrtan,ss fSr youins man to learn
pictures, mirrors and frames. All inside
work in pleasant surroundings: liberal
CO
to executive and mansserlal positions with
eS5 p1c AR4 e sro Ri pf iss4
nv, bet. $50 and IL am. or 800
YOUNG MAN. with keen sense of editorial
integrity and q fair for promotion and
selling, Washington newspaper experience
Us oe to
service. Excel. long pun opportunity for a
young man with stun, Give plenty, Of de-
eSS3Phdssncs;; Box s5s-c. Star. wiS
YOUNG sral man. retail fabric store: must be
aggressive; experience not necessary: good
ssalaary 5 APPLY, ,.s to 10 an THE YARD
knowledge Of .T RADIO and applisn Lance s busi-
coG Is3'o Rs SbPo'' co iH
YouNsIGG MEN s IS ls5, to take orders nationally
s65 per wE. Room 4s4. $50 18th St. NV.
YOUNG MEN who can skate well for guard
and instructor; See Mr.. johnson at CHEVY
1 Eo sAhAG zs1 fSna Mdves
loan company entering Maryland has open
ing for. highly qualified manager with ex-
osn and dseo1n I Tsc Don
tases with excellent starting salary w and
plying furnish complete information. All
H0e oPfoRT III f for s'as Sue
saed With er nsn2s EbH
and are willing, to study and work to learn
our business IS, Must have ascountinE back
Must N. have finaneai o resources and be capa-
as 42p CASH & aon Co. 1si
kAT1o aH Nj oRG HashayA has opening
% as representative; must have car; good
salary and car allowsnee: must pc clean
ton and past experience, Box 32o-c, Star.
9a i SALARY sp'sss
f%RGE RHz star Ia.
But fG not rea Sec Mk
am, OH 18th st. NV, 3rd H. MA. q 9112.
INSURANCE OPPORTUNITY - old-estab-
lished and progressive company, doing one
S h p sa sane es y the aEy
build their organization will be, considered;
The utmost cooperation will be provided
in every way for the right men,. The COM
pany has complete line OF life policies
as well as 3 unique and highly saleable
contracts. This proposition is good for up
wards of $4,000 per annum. Reply. CIV
ing complete details. Our men advised,
wa WANTED YoGNG MAN to learn window
display. knowledge of typesetting helpful;
state salary to start. references and age,
Be Box y ~ 81 kiSSn 5sT; SOME ONE with Some
supervisor Of music training able nat e teach
Learn THE BUTCHER TRADE-At the
present time, we are in a position to accept
several young men to learn the arr. OF
meat cutting; good salary while learning
rapid advancement to those. proving them
selves alert and capable. Apply MI Lee,
pold, between l and 3 pm, GIANT FOOL
STORES. S45 Bladensburg I'd. ne -22
WANTED, male stereotype reporter capable
| Of taking court testimony. Position per
manent; give training. experience, age
Attention: THE SECRETARY, P. o. Box
I HAVE good opportunity for young
men, II to %. preferably veterans, to
assist in advertising, work; can earn as
much as $3.50 monthly with transporta-
| ton paid: our territory covers entire Ma
| ton, therefore you must be free to travel.
For details see MR.. REINHARDT, Eous-
ton Hotel, between 2 and 8 pm, Mon.
and Tues, Jan. 20 and 81. No phone calls
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AGENTS.

AGENTS AND sALEsMEN-special. no de;
post, no canvassing, no delivery; Just mail
me prospects for subscriptions to mag
azines; Ave premiums to subscribers Sc
lected from World War II History, WEEP
ster Dict, Atlas American Encyciopedla
s sna ma sfar o'nerS W 'e'e'' -i''
SELL LINGERIE, dresses. children's and
mems wear: high comm; free OUTFIT. Wrlte
Al 4 Sc sGHLMdE Ne 1900 Russeil ave. NOUN
sST1 TRAM DRY WINDOW CLEANER. Sells
like wild. Replaces messy rags, nauloS
Simply glide over glass. Samples sent on
trial; KRISTEE. u. Akron. Ohio.
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TRUCK DRIVER, colored, Jumper expert
VETERAN, white, single, 81 to %. loca
v0E sasy no TO-
WAiTEsRsGonly those used to a fast
eeH a9D GSa sRfs ana Al ssasSS
W NAassIASoEANFr * Per-
yholesae pos sistrbu TON Of ssstins snd
ms' 81 ssFGs a 49, 55 or app0int
ment, am. to 5 pm, Monday and
WATCHMAKER, exclusive i,welry shop;
excel. working conditions. Write all per
sonal and professional particulars, Box
WINDOW war TRIMMER, exper. in men's
clothing and furnishings, full or part time;
MUTUAL STORES. corner 9th and E SITS.
Wool PREssER, white WASHINGTON
76UNG MAN. ii You are seeking pleas
ant. interesting position for general office
his yGp az sfff co astftse fas
x6GNSs MAN with ga once sSEpssIsce and
ton in engineering ONCE: permanent posi-
ton and excellent opportunity, to learn
YouNG NAN to learn electric motor re-
pair trade: will consider young man under
q training program ust b fast sn S, ne
| 31-2 Sha~rnpn ave. NV
YOUNG MAN, high school graduate, with
some knowledge of radio; must have cler-
teal abilit-: ealarr. $40 mo-: r-ad c''arce
to learn radio, especially theory; mention
iage. education. telephone number. Box To-
IG Star. go
YOUNG MAN-Must be high school gradu-
ate who majored in bookkeeping or mathe
Ematies and mechanically inclined, Ev-
cellent opportunity with progressive erm,
/ Personal interview by Mr.. Herr.ck. ELEC-
TRIO EQUIPMENT CO.. 2473 Sherman
ave. NV.
YOUNG MAN. high school graduate inter-
ested in bookkeeping, to keep inventory
| responsible position. Write fully to Box
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YOUNG MAN. intelligent. to learn SC and
t10c store business: eventually manager
| with small progressive Arm; some previ-
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to start. Call Gil. 1177 afternoons between
and 8. I'll
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27
HOUSTON

church news for Sunday. June
20 90, sunday school at 10 a. m. How
ara H. Moore, superintendent, with
Euwln Prettyman, assistant Di-
n Tine worship at IL o'clock with
rev. X. Green occupying the pulpit
as guest speaker with Rev. w. J.
chee. MCKEE. The young peoples meet
lug IN the evening beginning at
90 o'clock with preaching at s
o CLOCK The mid-week service on
Wednesday night as usual.
AT Millwood on Sunday after
hoOn' church school at 300 and
preaching service at 300 O'Clock.
The two young men who are
holding gospel meetings in a tent
next to the fire house are having
a very good attendance. They will
De mere the remainder of this week
ana are having meetings every
night.
Mrs. Edward Maxwell and son
stephen Wayne, returned to the
nome OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Marvel from the Milford
Memorial Hospital on Saturday.
Both are doing fine.
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27


Miss Betty Savage, who was bit
ten by a tick while riding with her
father, Clarence Savage, of Mil
ton, and taken to the Milford Me-
mortal Hospital, suffering from
Rocky Mountain Fever, is slowly
recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Dutton and
Mrs. Eliza Dutton visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey E. Wilson at Leipsic
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralston Webb and
son Charles of Milford, attended
the birthday dinner of his mother,
Mrs. Harry Webb, on Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Donovan in the Sand Hill district.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Crouch and
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Cannon
and son Teddy were Rehoboth Wis
itors on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Black, Jr.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. David Dutton,
Jr., spent Sunday in Langhorne,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Webb of
Milford were dinner guests of his
parents on Sunday evening, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Webb.
DR.. T. c. Mulligan preached a
splendid sermon at Grace Metho-
dist Church on Sunday morning.
Immediately after the morning SER
vice DR.. Mulligan, Superintendent
of the Dover District, presided at
the first quarterly conference of
the new year. Plans for the en-
suing year were suggested and ac-
cepted by the board. Stress is laid
upon increasing the membership
enrolment of the Sunday school.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Carle of Ches-
ter. Pa, were guests of Mrs. Carries
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Reed
on Sunday and Monday.
Notice has been issued by Milton
Town Council that trash collection
will be held on Thursday, July 3,
instead of on the 4th, a holiday, in
order that the employees may en-
joy the day.
George w. Ellihgsworth of Re-
hoboth Beach, was in town on Mon
day. Mr.. Ellingsworth, with a crew
of workmen, is putting the viners
of the Rehoboth Cannery in shape
for the opening of the lima bean
canning season.
Calvin Warrington accompanied
his father. William Warrington, of
Lincoln, to Baltimore, where they
spent the weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. jack
son spent Sunday at their cottage
at RehOboth Beach.
Mrs. Caddie Rogers and Mrs.
Annie Miller and daughter, Fran
ces Ann, of Milford, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Argo on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Todd OF
Wilmington and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Russell of Philadelphia circled
among relatives and friends IN
town on Saturday and were over
night guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
Russell of Rehoboth. Returning on
Sunday they were accompanied by
Mrs. Todd's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
William ]. Reed, who spent a few
days with them and enjoyed the
big circus in Wilmington on Tues
day.
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Sunday school at $3.50 a. IN. Har-
old Moore, superintendent. Glasses
for all ages.
Morning worship at 1880 o.
clock. Reception of members.
Y. P. S. at z p. m. Topic, DO
Christians SIM" Mrs. Russell
Walls will be the speaker.
Evening service 7:45 o'clock.
Thursday night, 8 o'clock
Prayer meeting.
Elmer J. Hooking, pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Hughes and
daughter, Louise E., and Mrs. Lucy
Houch of Bangor, Pa. have re-
turned home after visiting twelve
days with Rev. and Mrs. Elmer j.
Hooking.
Rev. and Mrs. E. ]. Hooking and
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Evan
Hughes and daughter Louise and
Mrs. Lucy Houch visited on Fri
day with Rev. and Mrs. Victor
Bateman and family at RoXana.
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27

We are glad to report Wayne
Hhart, who has been i'll with
rare blood disorder was discharged
from the Delaware Hospital in Will
mington on Tuesday, June "a, and
he and his mother, who has been
staying with him, came to their
home in Magnolia on Tuesday,
June "a, being Mrs. Harts birth
day anniversary, her sister, Mrs.
Edna Sapp and friends planned a
little surprise for her at the home
of Mrs. Sapp.
Mrs. Robert Stafford went to her
home in Burrsville last Friday af-
ter having been at Devitts Camp.
where she was under observation
for six weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Emory Webb and
daughter Eileen went to Whining
ton on Sunday and were the dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Ken
nedy and daughters. Eileen re-
mained with the Kennedys for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson Coulbourne
and son Gary of Milton are spend
ing several days of this week at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Coulbourne.
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27
MILTON


There are many complaints bv
cemetery lot owners around Milton
of the stealing of potted plants
placed on the graves of departed
loved ones. One such victim was
heard to remark: Il know my dear
mother is in heaven; but l doubt
that the thief will ever reach
there"
Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Jeanne Marvel.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John r,
Marvel of Milton, and Frederick
Sposato, Jr., son of Frederick Spo-
sato, Sr., of Wilmington, on Satur-
day, June IA, at IL a. m. in the
Catholic Rectory in Newark. They
will reside in Newark. Miss Marvel
was a member of the Newark Pub
lie School faculty. Mr. Sposato is a
student at the University of Della
ware.
Miss Jane White of East Orange.
N. j., is spending the summer
months with Miss Sue Graves.
Milton defeated Georgetown at
Milton on Sunday by the score of
IL to IL. The disgraceful actions
of some of the fans are not to be
commended, and may result in
banning Sunday games from the
public school field. The players
were not involved, we are inform
ed.
The funeral of Charles H. Sharp
was held in Grace Methodist
Church on Sunday afternoon. Ser
vices were conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. Milton r. Elliott. Inter-
ment was made in the Methodist
cemetery. Mr.. Sharp, who was SO
years old, was a lifelong resident
of Milton and as a carpenter as
sisted in erecting many of the res
licences and business places of the
town and vicinity. He joined the
Milton Methodist Protestant
Church (now Grace Methodist
church, when a young man and
was active in the work of the
church until falling health COM
PEELED him to relinquish his posi-
tion as a member of the official
board "a position he held for many
years. He is survived by his wife,
one sister, Mrs. Hettie J. Martin,
and several nieces and nephews.
He was a charter member of the
local Jr. o. U. A. NJ. and served
that organization many years as
secretary.
Penfeld Jefferson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest M. Jefferson, of
Milton, narrowly escaped serious
injury in Washington, D. c., on
Friday night. Mr.. Jefferson, to-
gether with fellow detective, set
a trap for car thieves by parking
their car at a secluded corner.
They had not long to wait before a
couple of thugs approached and
with drawn revolyers demanded
the occupants to get out. Instead
of complying with the demand the
detectives drew guns and returned
the fire of the would-be thieves,
both of whom were wounded and
placed under arrest. Mr.. Jefferson
escaped with a bullet hole through
his shirt, while his companion was
shot in the shoulder.
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Atkins
entertained over the weekend Mr..
and Mrs. Julian E. Gibbs of Upper
Darby, Pa, Miss Ethel Cannon of
Camden, N. j., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles King, of Smyrna.
George Palmer was taken to the
Milford Memorial Hospital last
week for observation and treat
ment. He is expected home this
week.
Wheat harvest is engaging the
attention Of growers in this sec
tlon, binders singing a merry tune.
Combine harvesting will not take
place until the grains have become
drler and harder. The yield is very
promising here.
Mrs. c. T. Vent spent several
days with her daughter, Mrs.
Franklin Riniker, in Lewes. Mr..
Vent Joined her there on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of
Lansdale, Pa, spent Saturday and
sunday with his sister, Mrs. Ed
ward Johnson. and other of his
many friends. Mr.. Smith is super
vising principal of the Lansdale
Schools. He is a graduate of the
Milton High School.
After a lengthy stay in the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital, Miss Hat
tie Lawson is now at her home on
Chandler street, slowly improving
in health. Her friends hope for
her complete recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Fithian and
daughter, Mary Jane, of Woods
town, N. j., spent several days this
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Carey.
Mr. and Mrs. E. NJ. Jefferson and
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson,
spent the weekend with relatives
in Washington, D. O.
Milford chronicle., 1947-06-27

Little Miss Janice Sharp spent
last week in Milford as the guest
of her grandmother, Mrs. Eugene
Sharp, Sr.
Miss Phyllis Armour, a student
nurse at the Delaware Hospital in
Wilmington, has returned to take
up her duties again after spending
vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Armour.
Rev. Richard M. Green of Dover
will visit the Sunday school and
preach at the morning service of
the Houston Methodist Church on
Sunday morning. He will also be
at the Millwood Methodist Church.