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Evening star., 1947-11-27

or Bobby Clark without his cigar?
The dreams nevertheless remain
the high points in the hilarity OF
"The Secret Life Of Walter NIFTY"
Audiences are set for these by
the first one in which Walter, who
cannot drive car, goes into a
trance, and as Capt. NIFTY takes his
tortured three-master through
typhoon off the murderous China
Coast. 1t is a short sequence, re-
quiring only the interval of a red
traffic light on Perth Amboy's main
stem. It is funny enough, even so,
that Kaye thereafter merely has to
flick his eyes slowly to set the audi
ence for another hilarious dream.
AS every one must have gathered
by now, there are not enough of
these to last two hours, but each
seems bit better than the one
which preceded it.
1t is a hilarious NIFTY who takes
over, and completes and operation
after a great visiting surgeon has
become unnerved, especially after
he has just repaired the anaesthesia
apparatus by making a piston out Of
fountain pen.
The next dream Of old Mitty-Kaye
is even better. In this one he Is
Wing Commander NIFTY Of the
RAJ, the scourge of Nazi airmen and
man whose brillance in combat Is
exceeded only by his modesty in
the officers club and his kindness
to- worshipful day-dreaming girls.
His most amusing dream might
well be that Gaylord NIFTY trance
on. the Mississippi gambling boat.
Here, in the velvet and laces of a
roguish dandy. he stares down his
villainous rival In love, wins back
the plantation for the girl, and then
gives up both love and cards to
answer the call Of the first shot at
Fort Sumpter.
The conventional gangster pursuit
stuff which fills in the spaces be-
tween Mitty's dream Is quite over
powered by the fantasy sequence.
This is not to be attributed to any
lack Of energy or inspiration on the
part of the films desperately work.
ing star. Kaye, Fay Banter, Doris
Karloff, Virginia Mayo, Ann Ruther-
ford and a host of others are in
there all the time working to make
Mitty's life as funny as Thurber
made 1t.
The only reason they fail is that
1t simply can't be done.
Evening star., 1947-11-27

Nj FAM Country Theatsr, Mclean. Va.
EHCAssnN All New Sound & Projection
4 Miles From Chain Bridge on Route 1873
VAN JOHNSON in ROMANCE OF ROSY
RIDGE GAO, Z, a.
Evening star., 1947-11-27
Mitty's Dreams Make Comedy
Of High Gaiety at Keith's
By Joy Cormody

1he Secret Life Of Walter NIFTY highly entertaining farce out
disappointed odd Tuber is the
which Keiths
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Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Red Cross Meeting
At Rehoboth Tuesday
LammOt DUPONT, Jr.. General
Chairman, Was Present

An enthusiastic group of work
ers attended the second annual
State conference of the Delaware
Chapter of the American Red Cross
on Tuesday at RehObOth. about
seventy being in attendance from
headquarters in Wilmington and
the branch areas of the state. The
meeting was presided over by Miss
Catherine Maull of Lewes, 9th area
chairman who in turn presented
Lammot dupont. Jr.. general chair
man. Mr.. Dupont had the meet
ing in hand for the balance of the
day. The principle speaker was
Charles p. LeMieuX a regional di-
rector of the North Atlantic Area
of which Della ware is part. Mr..
LeAlieuX made very favorable COM
parisons of Delaware with larger
state in which all local activities
overwhelmingly topped the other
state. and thereby showed the con-
tinuing interest in Red Cross. All
of the several branches of the ser
vices were reported on. such as
home service. nursing. production
nutrition, junior Red Cross, public
information and swimming. The
Learn-to-Sw campaign will get
under way in J1ne. with design
Iated place in several areas where
instruction may be carried on. w
Shockley Daughterty local chair.
man and eight others from this area
We're in attendance at this impor.
tant meeting
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Legion Entertains
4O-et-8 At Armory
Several Candidates We're Initiated
During Program Last Friday

American Legion Post No 5, or
Milford CHUCK" Wright, command
Ell. entertained the 40 ct 8 degree
team OF Wilmington at the New Ar
mOry on North Walnut Street. last
Friday evening, April 18th. Several
candidates were initiated into the
Legion.
The Degree team was under the
direction of Grand Chief de Care,
Joe Knox. assisted by Howard
Bayne, Commander. Matthew
Hayes, Past Commander; Walter G.
Crawford, Sgt.-at-Arms; John
Sheafer, Captain Color Guard ;
Fred Pace. Color Guards, Marty
Apostileco. William McElroy and
Ken O'Brion.
Very Timely remarks were made
during the evening by Earl Sylvest-
er of Harrington. Past State Com
mander: DR.. J. A. Wilker of Laurel
the present State Commander. and
the Commander of the Host Post
"Chuck" Wright.
Complete plans were laid for the
Post Carnival to be held in Milford
at the Old Circus grounds on NORTH
Walnut Street. May 1St to II. Funds
derived from the carnival accord
ing to Commander Wright will be-
used to purchase ii post Home ant
Youth Center.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
High School Seniors
Weigh Army Careers
Army Hopes TO Get Its
Share OF 100000
Graduates

High schools this year will grad
uate 100000 youths who will take
divergent paths to different futures.
Some will go on to college, others
into business and industry, and the
War Department hopes that an in
creasing number will seek a career
in the new Regular Army. Through
the U. S. Army Recruiting Service,
the opportunities which the Army
offers young men are being outlined
to high school students who will
graduate in June. Army recruiters
are scheduled to talk to graduating
classes, and members of voluntary
enlistment committees of The
American Legion, Elks, Kiwanis
and other national organizations
are contracting many young men
eligible for Army enlistment.
The Army needs about 10000
volunteers every month to keep the
service up to strength-1,0 ,070,00O
men-and it is pointed out that a
substantial number of these men
must be high school graduates
More than numbers are needed. The
CONTINUED on page Sd
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Organ Dedication At
Houston Church Sun,
Choir From Wesley Junior College
Will Assist With Program

A new Minshall-Estey electric
organ. will be formerly dedicated
in the Houston Methodist Church
this Sunday evening. An added fea-
ture of the dedication ceremony
will be the appearance of the choir
from Wesley Junior College. Do
YER The choir under the direction
of Mrs. William J. Storey. will pre-
sent several numbers during the
evenings program. which is being
sponsored by the Youth Fellowship
Group of the Church.
Rev. Dr.. Oler A. BARLEY. presi-
dent of Wesley Junior College, ac-
companied by Mrs. BARLEY, will be
present and Dr. BARLEY will assist
with the dedicatory program.
The members of the choir will
be entertained while in Houston
by the Youth Fellowship Group as
sisted by other groups in the
church and sabbath school. This
part of the program coming at the
close of the choir recital and dedi-
catory program. will be held in the
Houston Community building.
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Further Improvements
At Shore Theatre
New Maruucc Being Installed At
Home Owned Cinema

Efforts of the management of
the Shore Theatre. Milford's new.
modern, hOme-owned and operated
theatre to make it truly the finest
in lower Delaware includes the in
stallatiOn of a new marquee, fea-
turing the latest in advertising at
traction signs and lighting effects
and the complete remodeling and
decorating of the lobby and popu-
lar Sweet Delk.' The entire lob
by has been refined at considerable
expense in natural finish knOtty
pine. further enhancing the nauti-
cal atmosphere of the theatre.
Work is now in progress on Il
gigantic ventilating system that
should afford the utmost in cool
comfort during the coming sum-
mer months.
With other contemplated i'm
provements and the excellent line
up of feature attractions coming in
the near future the Shore can
really boast it is truly your best
entertainment value
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Officers To Be
Installed By
Crystal Fount
Earle F. WOrthingtOn To
Be Noble Grand; Her
schell Billings, V. c.;
Leslie Blades, Rec. Sec.

District Deputy Grand Master
Robert A. Carton of Kent county
accompanied by his staff will
visit Crystal Fount Lodge, No
10, l. 0. o. F.. next Monday even
ing. April %. for the purpose of in
stalling the recently elected officers
for the ensuing term. as follows: :
Noble Grand. Earle F. Worthing-
ton: vice grand. Herschell Billings; ;
recording secretary. Leslie Blades.
Mr. WorthingtOn. the noble grand
elect came to Milford from Tama-
qua. Pa, in 1920. to accept a posi-
ton with the Milford Chronicle
Publishing Company and is still
an employee of that concern. He is
married and has three children.
Mr.. Billings. the incoming vice
grand came to Milford seven years
ago from Harrington and is con-
nected with the Economy Auto
Supply Company. He is married
and has daughter.
Mr.. Blades. to be installed as re-
cOrding secretary. has been resi-
dent of Milford for the past Is
years. coming here from Seaford
He is now engaged as building
contractor. He and his wife reside
here
All three incoming officers have
been active in lodge circle fol
some time and all should max,
competent officers for this up ant
going organization.
All members of Crystal Foun
Lodge are urged to be present fO
the installation.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Nurses Will Graduate
Here On May 7th
Rev. J. Harry Wright, OF Harring-
ton. will Deliver Address

The Director of Nursing, Miss S.
kaythryn Wilmer wishes to an
nOunce that the week of May 4th
will mark the period of graduation
activities for the Glass of 1947 of
the Milford Memorial Hospital be-
ginning with Baccalaureate SER
vices Sunday evening at 7:30 p. M.
i'll the Avenue Methodist Church.
The services will be under the
direction of the pastor, the Rev
Frank Herson and the sermon THE
Foundations of Life" will be prea-
ched by the Rev. John DeChant of
the First Presbyterian Church.
Wednesday. May 9TH. at p. NJ,
commencement exercises Will be
held in the Avenue Church. Mrs. G..
Roland Messick. President of the
Board of Directors will preside.
Mrs. f. T. Hurley. church organist
will give short organ recital
Mrs. Clyde Nelson will render some
appropriate vocal selection. The
address will be delivered by the
Rev. j. Harry Wright of Harring
ton. Diplomas and pins will be pre-
sented by Dr.. l.. l.. Fitchett, Chiet
of Staff.
A reception in the social rooms OF
the church will follow the pro
gram All are cordially invited tC
continued on page n
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Ten Divorce DEGREES
Granted In Kent
Decision Reserved In One Divorce
Case; Grand Jury Indicts Three

DEGREES niSi were granted in 10
divorce actions, decision was re-
served in three suits, one petition
was denied, and another was con-
tinued for further action by Judge
Charles l.. Terry, Jr., and James
B. Carey in the Kent County Super
ior Court last Monday.
The suits in which DEGREES were
granted and the grounds alleged by
the plaintiffs are:
John w. Anderson vs. Mary Nc
Call Anderson, desertion; Ida M.
Caldwell Ivory VS.. Theodore K. "
ory, desertiOn: John H. Greenly VS..
Betty Edward Greenly, desertion;
Madeline Louise Gillespie VS.. Mar
shall Samuel Gillespie, improper
conduct; Wilson A. Waters VS.. Sar-
ah Catherine Waters, improper
conduct; Harry John Bill VS.. Betty
S. Dill, desertion; Harriet Gala
han VS.. Roland Callahan. deser-
ton; Julia S. Belts VS.. George Fl.
Belts, desertion; Anna j. Skaggs
VS.. Willard R. Skaggs, improper
conduct: Amos Marker VS.. Mary M.
Marker, improper conduct.
Decision was reserved in the ac
tiOns of William Henry Durham vs.
Olga Veneta Durham, Ollie Truitt
VS.. Erma Parsons Truitt. and Olive
! HirOns Staats VS.. Carroll b.
Staats. in all of which desertiOn is
charged. The court denied de-
cree in the action of Oscar P. Sam
mons vs.. Lettie Sammons, in which
desertion was alleged. The case
of Helen B. Summers. by Emma M.
Baynard. VS.. Thomas j. Summers
in which improper conduct was
charged. was continued
Frank S. Greene. who surrender
ed in Dover several months ago as
d fugitive from justice in Norris
continued page 81
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Sportsmen To Meet
Here Monday Night
All Enthusiasts Are Invited To Par
ley At New Milford ArmOry

Realizing that one of our states
greatest treasures is its natural
game afield. group OF interested
local SpOrtSmen, with no personal
axes to whet or grind. mOtivated
purely by the urge to conserve this
aforementioned wild life treasure.
is sponsoring meeting of all
spOrtsmen. rifle and pistol enthus-
lasts and all dog owners in the Mil
ford area. Meeting to be held in
the New Milford Armory on North
Walnut street. Milford. next Mon
day evening. April 2S. at eight o.
clock
Every person fitting into one of
the above categOries is cordially
invited to attend this important
meeting, which is only the begin
ming of d statewide campaign
which will have for it's ultimate
purpose game conservation and
the establishment of sporting hunt
ing practices afield.
Officers will be elected and SCI
of bylaws will be prepared.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Cedars Plan
CeremO OniaI
For May lst
Presentation By Forest
Band Will Be Highlight
OF Occasion; |. Robert
Wiley Will Preside.

Considering all the factors in
olved in d successful meeting such
as the forest enjoyed on March 2lth
has led the officers of Evergreen
Forest No. 49, Tall Cedars OF Leba-
non to plan another phase OF enter
fun and pleasure for their
on May 1st, at s p. m. ID. 5.
T. in the Community building, Mil
ford
Evergreen Band has again be-
come d unit to be reckOned with
when it comes to playing music the
members like. At the March cere-
mOnial the band featured old line
minstrel music with five trombones
handling the jazz end much to the
enjoyment of the membership. So
numerous have been the requests
for this type of music that Director
Wells has consented to repeat parts
of this program on May LIST. An
added feature last month was the
excellent singing of Franklin Lodge
Quartette with Judge Carey at the
piano. The entertainment commit
tee hopes to secure this quartette
for the May ceremonial. They are
Ill members of the Forest.
Fixed plans have been formulate
ed for the initiation of a siZablt
class of candidates who will be
presented and made Tall Cedars b!
the time hOnOred custom so wei
known to the fraternity. The FOreS
Rangers will give an unusual eXhi
bitiOn of stunt work during th'
initiation. Detailed plans for th'
participation of Evergreen Bant
and Rangers in the cOlOrful Su
preme Forest parade in Atlantic
City. \. j., on May 10th will b.
placed before the forest for thei
I approval. Evergreen members ar
anxious to hear the plans of tn
Glee Club authorized last month
The forest boasts of large numbe
of vOcOlists in addition to severa
we'll known leaders who hav
volunteered to give the matter
trial. 1t looks like a go would b
made of it and a new musical Orga
niZatiOn added to the forest.
Continued OH page 5,
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Presbyterial Group
Met Here Tuesday
Mrs. A. F. Humes, Milford, Elected President
Of Association At Gathering In Local
Church Attended By Isl Presbyterian
Women From All Over Peninsula.

New Castle Presbyterial met III
annual session on Tuesday in First
Church. Milford, with
Mrs. Norris Pilchard of Salisbury.
presiding l57 Presbyterian women
from all over the Peninsula at
tended. New officers were elected
as follows: Mrs. A. +. Humes, Mil
ford, President: Mrs. Willard u.
Purdy, Wilmington, Nice-presl-
dent District presidents. Mrs.
Walter b. Nichols. Wilmington,
Mrs Earl 0. Gilbert, Colora, Md.
Mrs. Walter G. Hards. Smyrna, Mrs.
j. j. Pearce, Milford. Mrs. }. Ralph
Gordy Pocomoke City. Md; Nat
ional Missions Treas. Mrs. John F..
Moore. Wilmington; Foreign Mis-
sions Treas. Mrs. Greta &. OFT.
Wilmington Contingent Treas.
Miss Lottie b. Stall. Wilmington
Christian Education Treas. Mrs.
w G. Murray, Wilmington; Re
cording Secretary. Mrs. W. o. Lank
ford. Milford; Corresponding Sec
retery. Mrs. Lester Haislett, Wilm-
ingtOn. The following committee
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Kent-Sussex
Racing Group
Hires Enslen
Will Be In Charge OF
Classification OF TrOt-
terS and PAGERS During
Meet Opening May 1st.

George c. Enslen, racing secre-
tary, who will be in charge of
classification of trOtters and pac-
ers competing during the 15-night
meeting of the Kent and Sussex
Racing Association that opens at
the Harrington track on May l,
arrived at Harrington Tuesday
from his farm at Odessa, \. Y.
Well-matched races, arranged by
Mr.. Enslen, were largely respOn-
sible for the success of the inaugu-
raj meeting of the association last
fall when night harness racing
with pari-mutuel betting made it's
bow on the Delmarva Peninsula.
The Kent and Sussex AsSOcia-
tiOn has gone all out to again pro-
vide the finest officials obtainable
for the approaching spring meet
ing. Wayne Groves will be pre-
siding judge and Harvey Hartman,
Quakertown. Pa. will be starting
judge. Joseph Blimline of Balti-
more will again be manager of the
mutuel department. Walter Good
will represent the L. S. Trotting
Association at the meeting.
B. |. Shaw. Harrington. is presi-
dent of the sponsoring Kent and
Sussex Racing Association. Other
officers include w T. Moore, Har,
rington. vice president; Ernest
Raughley. Harrington. secretary
and Fred C. Powell, Harrington
treasurer. Other directors include
j. NJ. Davis. Clayton; Will Swain
Bridgeville; J. Gordon Smith. Do
yer; Ed. Harrington. FELTON,; Sen
ator Fred Bailey, Harrington. ant
J. O. Williams. fredericksburg. Md
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25

were elected: Boxes. Mrs.
Norman W. kellog. Wilmington.
Literature, Mrs Frank Fl. Handy.
Missionary Education.
MIS-. Frank l.. Cooper. Marshall
ton; Social Education and Action.
Mrs. Wallace Burn. Milford: Mem
DerShlD. Mrs. Thomas Marshall.
W llmlngton: Missionary Cores
pondence. Miss Mary Grandel. Will
mington; National Missions and
overseas Hospital Sewing. Mrs.
Claude p. Hearn. Newark: Spiritual
Life and Stewardship. Mrs. Frank
+. Wright. Wilmington; Children s
Work, Mrs. Charles Gould. Holly
OAK. Del; Intermediates Mrs. Her.
man Dam. Snow Hill Seniors and
Young People. Mrs. Joseph Pier
son. HOckessin: Custodian of Re-
cords. Mrs. Leon Walker. Whining
ton; Knitting. Mrs. c. l.. Ritter
Dover. This list of committees
shows the scope and extent of the
work carried on by Presbyterial
The officers were installed in d
continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Statewide Drive To
Control Corn Borer
Hope TO Eradicate Pest Which Has
Cost State $1,OOO,OOO Since 1896

The European Corn BOrer which
is estimated to have cost Delaware
farmers 81, 900 900 since 1896 is in
for a rough time of it between now
and May 10 according to plans an
nounced by the Delaware Agricul-
tural Extension Service.
With Delaware farmers joining
as their allies, Dr.. l.. A. Stearns.
extension entomOlOgist and the
States county agricultural agents,
hope that between now and May
10 all fields of corn stalks will be
plowed under so that bOrers which
have Overwintered in these stalks
will be destroyed. Farmers are also
urged to destroy all corn stalks
about feed lots and other areas
which may also serve as sources of
infeStatiOn
Throughout the State special APP
peals will be made through the dis
tribution of posters. cards. press
notices and radio broadcasts.
AS a part of the Statewide drive
the Extension Service has selected
d demonstration area in Kent and
Sussex counties of some sixty
square miles in the Milford. Har-
ringtOn. Greenwood, Ellendale dis
trict. Assistant County Agents Ed
ward H. Schabinger and William c
Sloan will visit farmers in this area
during the period of the drive tC
determine the number of fields il
which last years corn stalks still
remain and to solicit the coopera
ton of all in destroying them i'm
mediately. Later. checks will b,
made to determine the effectiveness
of this group cooperation over d;
general area in borer control.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
DR.. William c. Todd
Succeeds Bill Spence
Pennsylvania Has Acquired Prac.
tice OF Local Veterinarian

Dr.. William {. Todd. Jr.. wishes
to announce that he has recently
acquired the veterinary practice of
Dr.. William L. Spence at South
West Front Street, this City.
Dr.. Todd, was graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania Veteri-
nary School in 1898. after which he
was associated with DR.. John T.
McGrann of Trenton. New Jersey.
until 1910. when he was called to
active service in the army. He serv-
ed with the armed forces for five
and hall. years.
Following his tour of duty with
the armed forces, at the close of
which he was discharged with the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Veteri-
nary Corps in 1916. DR.. Todd be-
came associated with DR.. Harry
Steinbach, Blue Bell, Pa, for one
year just prior to coming to Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
Clean Up Farm To
Prevent Accidents
Associate Ag. Extension Director
G. VI. W0rrilOw Urges Action

Spring is cleanup time on the
farm-time to clean out accident
hazards. stresses George M. Wor-
rilow, associate director of the Del
aware Agricultural Extension Ser
vice and vice president for Farm
Safety of the Delaware Safety
of the Delaware Safety Council.
Since barns are the principal
work center for daily farm chores.
they usually become cluttered with
feed, tools, harness, feed carts,
sacks and other obstacles which
not only reduce working efficiency
but are actually accident breeders
Suitable places should be found for
locating and storing such items.
Spring cleanup should also in
clude a check on the following
equipment and danger spots and
repairs made wherever needed
1. Provide handrails for stair
ways and repair. broken stairways
and ladders. 1t is dangerous tt
use stairways as feed chutes.
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-25
G.. 0. P. Selects.
Philadelph
For Its l94S
Convention
Annual Farley Will Be
Held Week Of June 20;
Certified Check For
100000 Used To Back
Up Deal.

KANSAS CITY = up = Philadel-
phia was chosen late last Monday
as the site of the 194S Republican
National Convention to be held
during the week of June 20. 194S.
The City of Brotherly Love" pre-
sented a certified check for $780,
900 to National g. o. P. Chairman
b. Carroll Reece to Outbid the offer
of Chicago, the only other serious
contender.
On a roll call Philadelphia won
almost three to one. y to 26, and
the National Committee promptly
made the choice unanimous.
Atlantic City also had invited
the convention but Mrs. Reeve
Schley, national cOmmitteewOman
from New Jersey, said the offer
was intended primarily to fill any
gap if Chicago and Philadelphia
adherents got into a deadlock.
Mayor Bernard Samuel of Phila.
delphia, G.. Mason Owlett, Pennsyl
vania national committeeman, ant
Frank Murdoch, chairman of spe
cial mayors committee, spearhead
ed the Philadelphia campaign.
In addition to the 100000 guar
antee. they offered city entertain
ment fund of $4,000, televisiOn ia
cilities to reach states with 16'
electoral votes and 5000 hote
rooms, including 5000 first class
and 1000 medium class"
Mayor Samuel said his admins
tration would even fix traffic tick
cts for the delegates if necessary
A spirited fight for the conven
tion site developed only shortl
before the committee meeting.
At the outset, former NatiOna
Chairman E. Harrison Spangle
had said no city wanted to under
take the job
Continued on page l2)