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Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
MRS. MARY f. MILLS
CELEBRATES seth BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Mary E. Mills had a Won
derful May %, 1947, for on this
day she reached her seth mile
stone. receiving gifts, calls from
friends and Is most beautiful
cards expressing congratulations
and love.
This aged woman enjoys life to
the fullest, is interested in its do
ings big and little, keeps her home
makes beautiful things with heI
needle, reads her Bible and re-
members as a tiny girl reports OF
the Civil War. Though her years
have been in the language of the
Psalmist, Seasons of labor an(
SORROW" yet have the joys far ou
weighed these, for today life i:
good to her.
Six children, all living, Mrs. G
P. Carey, Mrs. Sadie X. Bennett
Elwood, James, Ralph and Archi
bald Mills with grandchildren ant
great-grandchildren rise up to cal
her blessed
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

Mrs. Bartlett Smith is spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. George
S. Grier.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Evans of
Washington, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Toadvine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boan of
Philadelphia and Miss Frances
McNatt of Washington, ID. c., have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. +. j.
Salevan this week.
Commander Henry ID. Sipple ar
rived on Thursday by plane from
Panama to spend a few days Vat
home with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William V. Sipple here.
Thomas Wade was the weekend
| guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
! Smith at their home on Lakeview
Ave He returned to Springfield Col
| leSe, Springfield, Mass, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Palmer Anstine
| lldu uS SueSlS lOG DIluSc MOuudy
evening Mr.. and Mrs. William
Manlove, Mr.. and Mrs. j. William
Wells and Mr.. and Mrs. David S
Hugg.'
Russell Scarborough, who is at
tending Beacon College spent the
week end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. r. Dale Scarborough
Their nephew, Attorney Wilbur
Scarborough of Denver, Colorado
and Washington, d. c., visited
them on Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Miles, wife of the
playing manager of the Milford Rec
SOx, was recently discharged from
a Chicago hospital after a seriOu:
operation and is reported as beins
on the road to recovery. Mrs. Mil
lies and daughter, Susan, both o
whom made many friends durin,
, their stay in Milford last summer
will join Mr.. Miles here in mid
June.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
Milford Grange Notes

Saturday night, May II, the
Changers enjoyed Preston Ken
tons floor show, featuring novelty
dances by Bobby Jester, accom-
panied by Frank Bacon at the
drums and Trena KentOn at the
piano. Vocal duets by Barbara
Mariner and Esther KentOn. We
are discovering more local talent
all the time. Refreshments were
served in the dining room by Mrs.
Doug Fry and her committee.
Last Saturday night, Mrs. Doug
Fry gave us a varied but very en-
tertaining program. Instrumental
duets by Miss Edna Barker and
Mrs. Preston Kenton. A quiz on
ritualistic work by Mrs. Nettie
Jester. Then a flower exchange by
all members. This week will be
Ladies Night with Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Jester and Mr.. and Mrs
Donald Jester in charge.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
TROPHY GRANGE NOTES

Trophy Grange met as usual last
Monday night, May 26 The attend
ance was fairly good nOtwith-
standing the rush of spring work.
The program was as follows: VO-
cal trio, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Moore
and Pauline Minner; debate, Re
solved That Daylight Saving Time
is Detrimental to the Welfare of
Our Nation as a Whole and Should
Therefore be Abolished" Mr.. Pc
try took the affirmative while Lew
is Harrington and Miss Heyd very
valliantly defended daylight saw
ing time. The decision was in ia
vOr of the affirmative.
The junior choir sang "The
Church in the Wildwood" The
program on Monday evening, June
8, will be in honor of Stephen
Foster. His works will be pQr-
trayed in stories, songs and tab
leauX-vivants.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
POPPY SALE A SUCCESS

The Poppy Sale conducted last
week by the American Legion Aux
iliary was quite successful even
though all the poppies were not
sold. The Auxiliary wishes to ex-
press appreciation to Mr.. Cohee
for the use of the Fox Store en-
trance for stand" the Milford
Chronicle for it's excellent public
ity, the many persons who helped
to sell poppies, and all of those
who contributed so generously to
the Poppy fund. 1t is hoped that
each and every one who contribut-
ed in any way to the Poppy Sale
acquired some measure of satisfac-
tion in having been a part of such
a worthy cause.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

and Lewes areas. The other men,
bers visited were David Truitt,
George Hopkins, Donald Dorman
and Raymond Elliott.
The members helped with the fit
ting and showing demonstrations
while learning the many things to
know about getting dairy animal
ready for a show. They were
shown how to lead an animal in a
show ring, how to make a blanket
Tor their calves, and how to wash,
brush, and shear their animals be-
fore dairy show.
In June, the Dairy Club plans to
have a small dairy show in the
community with judging and
prizes. Any boy or girl interested
in becoming member and getting
in the show can see the leader OF
contact the All club agent in
Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
.INTERMISSION PARTY

On May %, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter, Mil
ford, an intermission party was
given in honor of their two daugh-
ters, Ethel and Elizabeth. The
young couples who attended the
party had previously attended the
Milford Junior-Senior Prom in the
high school auditorium where the
theme was one of Chinese. The
young people who attended the two
affairs were: Lillian Sorrels, Jane
Reynolds, Jean Mccullough, Caro-
lyn Nelte, Elizabeth Carpenter OF
Milford; Carlton Mitchell and
Nelson Swain of Georgetown ;
Ethel Carpenter and Tom Donald
son of Wilmington; Harold Aptt
Charles (Buck) Johnson of HOus-
ton and Cecil Wilson of Harring-
ton. The dance and party were
well enjoyed by all who attend
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
w. s. G.. s. WILL MEET

The WOman's Society of Chris
tian Service of Calvary Methodist
Church, Milford, will meet in the
basement of the church on Tues
day evening, June 3, at o'clock
The president, Mrs. F. Davis
Watson, will preside at the bust
ness meeting.
Circle No. 4 with Mrs. Edith
Niblett as leader, will have charge
of program and refreshments. The
picture to be shown will be Youth
In Crisis"
Be sure to bring an article for
the Elephant Sale. Put your own
price tag on the article. Mrs. Ser
ena Hayes and Mrs. Edith Niblett
will be cO-chairmen of the sale.
Let us have a good attendance
at this meeting. All leaders please
be present for the executive meet
ing at 7:15 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
Milford Memorial
Hospital News

With the approach of the sum-
mer season our hospital is still
maintaining it's nearly 1000 of
occupancy-the average daily ad-
missions during May up to and in
Guiding the 9th is slightly over 8
per day which is an increase of
more than 1919 over May, 1916. =
This clearly emphasizes the fact
that with the improved and en-
larged X-ray and clinical labOra-
tory services we are now render
ing hospital facilities to this COM
munity equal in scope to that of
hospitals much larger than Milford
Memorial. Patients who were pre-
viously sent to larger hospitals for
special services are now being sue
cessfully taken care of at Milford
Memorial.
Our little boys club beat the girls
record this week, to 6, as follows
Girl, Mr.. and Mrs. William Span
ish, Bridgeville, May %.
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turner
Milton, May %.
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tur
ner, Clarksville, May %.
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. James Hous
ton, Seaford, May %.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Harold Red
den, Harrington. May %.
Girl-Mr and Mrs. Donald Car
ey, Bridgeville, May %.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs: Norman Nit
chell, Laurel, May "a.
Boy-Mr and Mrs. Gordon Da
Wis, Milford, May "a.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hol
linger. Dover. May "a.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ar
bogast, Bethel. May "a.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hop
kins, Harbeson, May 26.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jones
fredericksburg, Md, May 26.
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Everett Too
: mey, Dagsboro, May 27.
Hostesses for next week:
Sunday-Miss Isabelle Hink
and Miss Evelyn Short.
Monday-Mrs. John Roosa.
Tuesday-Mrs. Frank r. Grier
t Wednesday-Mrs. Leah Vinyar'
: Thursday-Mrs. Ray Warren.
Friday-Mrs. Pauline Webb.
Saturday-Mrs. Sadie Wrigl
e and Mrs. Dave Greene.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
MILFORD BUILDING AND LOAN
MEETS JUNE 4

The directors of the Milford
Building and Loan Association
will meet in the building and loan
office. at 19 N. w. Front street on
Wednesday evening, June 4. for
their regular monthly meeting.
The building and loan has prov
ed to be popular way in which
many people have owned their
homes. 1t has been the source of
MANY of Milford's beautiful homes
With a proud record of 76 years
of safe management of the financ-
ing of many of Milford's homes the
Milford Building and Loan Asso
citation is worthly of your conf
dence.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
CIRCLE NO. 1

Circle No. l of the w. S. G.. S.
of the Calvary Methodist Church
with Mrs. Ann Postles as leader.
met with Mrs. Ethel Gray on
South Washington street, Tues
day evening: May 20. Mrs. Emma
Bennett and Mrs. Eleanor Wilson,
co-hostesses.
Eighteen members were present
and one new member, Mrs. Virgin
la Dellinger. Mrs. Helen Miller
conducted the devotional service
for the evening.
The June meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Nor
gan on East street with Mrs. Hell
en- Miller, co-hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
KENT COUNTY EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION MEETING

A meeting of officers and direc-
tors of the Kent County Education
Association was called for Tues
day evening, May 27. at Dover High
School by the president, Miss Cor
della e. Carter of Milford
At this time committees were
named and plans made for the
work and activities of the mem
bers of this organization for the
coming school year.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
Odd Fellows Doings
Crystal FOunt No. 10

The covered dish went off per
schedule last Friday evening in
the George l. Jester Auditorium,
with forty Odd Fellows, Rebekahs
and guests in attendance. The
committee in charge had prepared
for. 80, but different things combin-
ed to hold the attendance at this
affair down. Nevertheless those
present had a most enjoyable eve
ming and were delighted with the
different covered dishes and the
program offered. The committee in
charge is to be congratulated for
their splendid work and special
thanks is given to the ladies and
gents who voluntarily gave their
services in the program and X. p.
Another covered dish and soc af-
fair is to be held sometime in June
and we will expect better results
then. A new committee, headed by
James A. Hall, will be in charge.
{"
The Bible quiz is still going
strong, and last Monday night the
contest ended in a tie, score 6-6.
Either the members are reading
their Bibles or Quiz Master Roland
q. Messick is being lenient with
us. All in all the members are
enjoying this quiz and are putting
their thinking caps to work. Will
you be there Monday night to take
part? Well be looking for you.
GO
; Crystal Fount was honored by q
visitor from Idaho last Monday
evening. The guest was Emery
Nicholson of Kooskia Lodge, No
149, of KoOskia, Idaho. Mr.. Mich
,, olson is past grand of this lodge
! and Crystal FOunt was his frs
visitation away from his own jur
5 isdiction. The brother was loud il
F. his praise of the Idaho potato, ant
= we wouldn't be a bit surprised i
> we didn't receive a sample of thi
delicacy on his return to his hom
4 state. Mr.. Nicholson is visiting a
the home of George Smith at Yer
non. Come again, Idahoian.
co
You young members who hav
been complaining of not enoug
: activity for the younger set, nov
It will have a chance to have an &C
e tivity all your own. If enough c
\ you will participate we are plan
<. ming to have soft ball team. Com
S out Monday night and let u
i see if we can't put a strong az
gregatiOn on the field.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Kitchens of
Bridgeville entertained with a par
ty on Friday evening, May %, in
honor of their daughter, JOan's
eighth birthday. She was the re-
cipient of many lovely and useful
gifts, also money and cards. At
ter games were played, refresh
ments were served, consisting of
ice cream, cake and candy. She al
so received a beautiful TERED
birthday cake with Happy Birth
day, Joan" inscribed on the top
layer. Her table was decorated
with green and yellow used as the
color scheme. There were favors
for all her little guests.
These present were Laurlin Pur-
nell, Sharon Rudelmier, Lola Lee
Russell, Donna Gail Kitchens
Sandra Shockley, Mavia Shockley
Jean Ann Hastings, Phyllis Curtis
Janice Minner, Betty Jeanne Cul-
yer, Sandra Jones, Joy Cooper
Shirley Ann Ingram, Joyce Will
liams, Phyllis Millman, Bessie
Millman, Doris Millman, Mary Ell
len Sammons, Louise SammOns
Charlie Brown, Charles Passwat
ers, Dennie Cannon, Ronnie Can
non, Jimmie Culver, frankie Keel
Jack Williams and BObbie Hitch
ems. Also present were Mr.. ant
Mrs. Frank Kitchens of Milton
Mr. apJ Mrc Tawrppoa CammOp
of Glendale, Mr.. and Mrs. WOO'
Ingram of Milford, Mr.. and Mrs
j. S. Dickerson and Mrs. Ruth L
Williams of Cannons, Mrs. An
Dakota of Milford, Mrs. Rut
Shockley, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Kee
Mr.. and Mrs. James Culver, MI
and Mrs r. Clinton Hastings, al
of Bridgeville, Mr.. and Mrs. nj.
Uhler called late in the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
Nominations Made
By Lions Club Here
continued from first paSe)

Election of officers will take
place at the June 18th meeting and
installation of the successful candi-
dates will be held on June Goth.
Dean Kimmel is the president of
the local club, and Phil Jacobs and
Dan Kinder are holdOver directors.
At least five members of the
local club will be in Washington, d.
c., this weekend attending the Dis
trict Convention. Those planning to
make the trip as delegates from the
local club are: Dean Kimmel, How
ard Furniss, Bob Baynum, Phil
Jacobs, and HarwOod JamisOn.
The Milford Lions Club will OBJ
serve it's first anniversary with the
Annual Charter Night which will be
held on June 9Th.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
SURPRISE PARTY

On Wednesday, May IA, sur
prise birthday party was given in
honor of Walter w. Hazards 11th
birthday. After games were played
and refreshments served the young
group danced. Walter received
many useful gifts.
Those present were June Coffin,
Dawn Cleaver, Lois Fineman, Pat
sy Kemp, Joyce Belts, Marlyn
Weary, Bruce Harrington, Danny
Bennett, Walter, Roy, Dennis and
Dean Hazard and Mrs. Doris
Clendaniel.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
HENLOPEN DAIRY CLUB TOUR

After a tour of all the members
projects, the Henlopep All Dairy
Club and their parents met at the
home of Raymond Elliott on Mon
day evening, May 26, to see a dem
onstration on fitting and showing
of dairy animals by Delmar Young.
extension dairy specialist. The
tour and meeting was arranged by
the club leader, William Hopkins
of Lewes with the assistance of
Bruce G. Frazier, county All club
agent.
Each All member led his calf or
heller out before the group as they
arrived at his home. The tour be-
gan at the home of Henry Short OF
Georgetown and proceeded to the
other members in the Harbeson
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

A piece of white paper reflects
almost as much light as mirror
Paper doesn't show a reflection
because it is not as smooth as
glass and contains many irregu-
larities which diffuse the light.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

A runaway horse driven to a car
riage caused considerable excite
ment at the same crossing on Deco
ration Day. Out of town guests
were flocking to the depot when the
animal made it's mad dash. sending
men. women and children in all di-
rectiOns but no one was injured.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

The Regent diamond got its
name when it was sold to the Duke
of Orleans, then Regent of France,
for about $650,000.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
HARRINGTON

Mrs. Rose l.. Harrington, wife of
John ]. Harrington of Harrington,
died ON Sunday last in the Milford
Memorial Hospital following a brief
illness. In addition to her husband,
she is survived by two sons, Sam
uel F., of Harrington, and Elijah
Harrington of FELTON,; two grand
children and one great-grandchild
Funeral services were held at the
Berry funeral home, FELTON,, or
Thursday afternoon. The Rev. ]
Harry Wright, pastor of Harring
ton Methodist Church, officiated
and interment was made in Holly
wood Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

~ Ill PaaAAo "a " 0sA IA . o
made out at High
School for the
----..-- crowning of the
May Queen, Jean Mccullough,
and the circus performance,
that will be going on at about
the same time. What a won
derful afternoon is in prepara-
tion for the young children and
those of high school age! Con-
gratulations surely are in order
for those who have given end
less time and effort to carry on
such good times and who see
that all goes with a certain
amount of dignity! 1t is still
a wonderful time to be born
and live, and we all recognize
that good family and commun-
ity life make a definite contri-
button toward a full. rich and
happy childhood.
M
Invitations are out for the
wedding of Miss Ethel Mae
Warren, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Henry Warren of
Lincoln, to Mr.. Wilmer Clyde
Cason, also of Lincoln, which
will take place in Lincoln
Methodist Church on Saturday,
June IA, at two o'clock. Miss
Warren was the guest of honor
at a shower which her cousin,
Miss Ann Hugg, gave her at the
Hugg home on Sussex avenue
Thursday evening of last week.
Miscellaneous gifts were pre-
sented.
Al
Mr.. and Mrs. Lance Lynch of
near Slaughter Beach, welcom-
ed their second daughter in
Memorial Hospital on May 20.
She has been named Harriet
Lydia. Mrs. Lynch is the for
mer Miss Frances Mills.
1s
Miss Adele Warren will be
graduated on Tuesday, June 3
from Syracuse University in its
seth commencement exercises
with more thai eleven hundred
other persons receiving theil
degrees. Adele was journal
ism major and will continue il
some field of newspaper worl
after short vacation at home
She has had a full schedul
while at college, having been
member of the Theta Sigm'
Phi and of the Alpha Kapp;
Delta iOurnal and SOciOlOg,
groups; a member of the Chap
ell choir, Spanish Club, Senio
Guide, and was program chair
man of the Winter Carniva
Mrs. William H. Warren, he
mother, left today for the fes
tivities that attend a colleg
graduation.
M
Mrs. Harry HI. Brakeley an
Mrs. F. Burgette Short will b
hostesses at a luncheon o
Wednesday given at Sequel
Inn at Lewes in compliment
Mrs. Brakeley's two sister
Mrs. John Conard of Beverl
N. Y, and Mrs. Edgar Sattertl
waite of Bordentown, N. .
who will spend three days ne.
week in town, arriving {
Tuesday.
az
Mrs. Conrad Trayers. cha
man of the Fresh Air Friend
Town campaign, has announc'
that these guests, children
the crowded tenemepts, "
arrive on July % for ty
weeks visit, which will tern
nate on August s. Several pc
sons have asked to be hosts b
there will be any number W
will be calling Mrs. Trayers
order to arrange for CUES
Are YOU one2
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
ELLINGSWORTH

Garrett Ellingsworth, rs, died at
his home in WoOdside early last
Tuesday after a prOtracted illness.
Funeral services were held at the
Berry funeral home, FELTON,, on
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
with the Rev. William o. Hackett
of Wyoming officiating. Interment
in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery. Mr..
Ellingsworth is survived by sis
ter, Mrs. Emma Clark, of WOOdside,
and one brother, Ezekiel Filings
worth, of FELTON,.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
GSD
TIMMONS = PASSWATERS

Mrs. Ruth Sirman TimmOns of
Laurel, announces the marriage of
her daughter, Miss Helen TimmOns,
to Charles Passwaters, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert e. Stewart. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. w. f. Tull at Milford on Fri
day evening. May 16. The couple
were attended by Vernon Marine
of Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
Obituary
WILKERSON

Mrs. Anna Eliza WilkersOn,
widow of the late James Fl. Will
kerson, age 81 years, passed away
last Tuesday, May 27, after long
illness. Funeral services were
held at the Berry Funeral Home,
Milford, on Thursday, May 29, at
five O'Clock in the afternoon. Rev.
DR.. Frank Herson, pastor of the
Avenue Methodist Church, officiat-
ed. Interment in Odd Fellows
cemetery, this city. She is sur
vived by one son, former City
Councilman G. Van Nuis Wilker-
son, three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

Raughley Melvin and wife of
Harrington had a narrow escape
from death on Tuesday evening
when they attempted to cross the
railroad ahead of the o'clock
train. Seeing their danger, they
jumped out and thereby saved their
lives, as the car was hit and badly
damaged.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1917 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

captain James Cannon has been
ordered to take charge of the re-
crultlng for the National Guard in
sussex County, and will make his
home station in Milford, although
he will pc in all parts of the county
during the week. Many persons pre-
fer to enlist in the National Guard,
rather than be drafted into the re-
gular army, and it is part of Cap
tain Cannon's duty to get in touch
with such people.
On Tuesday morning last, Major
William E. Lank, of the Delaware
National Guard, left for Fort Sill,
Oklahoma, where he has been
ordered to attend the United States
Army School for Musketry, as one
OF the instructors. His experience
as an expert rifle shot in the past
has fitted him for this position
especially. He will perhaps be there
for several months, or until the
new army has been formed.
A new weather vane has been
placed on the steeple of the Presby-
terian Church this week by a pro-
fessional steeple jack. The new
vane replaces the one which was
destroyed by a heavy wind storm a
few weeks ago. Persons in the bust.
ness section of the town were af-
forded much amusement by the man
while at work on the job. The stee-
pie will also be painted by him be.
fore he leaves the town.
| In two loosely played games OF
the part of the visitors, the Caull
Club slaughtered the Bancraft team
of Wilmington, Decoration Day b,
overwhelming scores. The mornin;
game was easily taken, the scor
being 9 to 0 in favor of the hom
boys. In the afternoon game, th
, Bancroft team started off and sco1
ed one run in the first innin,
Caulk evened it up in their half c
the inning, and from then on ha
things their own way. In the sec
ond inning ten runs were scored
The final score stood IL to 5 i
. favor of the Caulks. The Wednesda
games were the first of the seaso
for the Caulk boys, and they show
ed their old time cleverness in al
c departments:
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-30

Mrs. B. F. Cooper, Mrs. 1. w.
Belts and Miss jeanette Belts re-
turned to Frederick last Saturday
after attending the convention of
the International Sunshine Society
at the Hotel DUPONT, Wilmington.