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Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Wedding
CLIFTON GRAHAM

CLIFTON GRAHAM
A very pretty wedding was sol
! emnized in Slaughter Neck Metbo.
dist Church on Saturday. Decem-
Der Is, when, amid candle glow
/ surrounded with palms and white
cnrysanthemUms, Miss Ethel Mar
galet Clifton, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Carlton Clifton. of
Milford, became the bride OF POb-
ert Lawrence Graham, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Graham of
) Greenwood. The double ring cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.
ernest ~ Wright, pastor of the
church, in the presence of a large
group OF friends and relatives. The
wedding music was played bv Lem
ueI Evans. John Mervine of Green
wood sang Il Love You Truly" and
because" The bride was lovely
IN a gown of white satin, made with
a lace yoke and hustle back form
ing the train. She wore a seed Dearl
crown with veil of bridal Illusion
ana carried a white Bible with lilv-
Ot-the-valley and white satin
streamers. Mrs. George Carev. of
Milford, matrOn of honor. wore
dusty pink and carried a nosegav
OF deep pink chrysanthemums. Her
head dress matched her nOsegav
{ Ihe bridesmaids were Miss Vera
CllIton, sister of the bride. and the
brides cousin, Miss Ida Clifton of
Georgetown. They were attired
alike in gowns of turquoise blne
made with hoop skirts and a hustle
IN the back, like the matron of
hOnOr's. Their flowers were yellow
chrysanthemum nOsegays and their
head dresses matched. Little Flea
nor Clifton, another sister of the
bride was the flower girl and wore
a white satin Kate Greenwav dress.
wayne Jones was the ring bearer.
George Carey was best man for Mr..
Graham and the ushers were DON
ala Cameron of Camden. and Wal
ter Williams of Dover. Mrs. Clifton.
mother of the bride, wore a. royal
blue crepe afternoon dress with a
cOrsage of yellow roses. The
grOOm's mother wore gray with
black accessories and had a cor
sage of yellow roses. A reception
followed the ceremony in the social {
hall of the church after which the
couple left on a wedding trip to {
Washington, D. c.. and places of
interest in Maryland and Pennsyl-
7ania. After the holidays the groom
will return to the University of
Delaware to resume his studies
md Mrs. Graham will continue her
work at the Milford Trust Com
laDV A
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
FITeMeH Here Are
Kept On The Run
For OUer A Week
Continued from FIRST naren

On Monday of this week, the fire.
men were called to fire at the viii
liam r. Irwin, Inc, feed store ON
Montgomery Street, where a fre
was discovered burning around tbe
chimney. This blaze was extinguish-
ed without much damage.
The same morning the firema,,
were called to the home of Risden
Passwaters, where a blaze in .
couch was put out with no damage
to the home.
FIVE OF the fires thereafter were
chimney fires and all were nut out
with little or no damage to tbo
homes involved.
Before the next cold smell ~.
firemen would appreciate homeov,,,o ~
ers examinging their flues in ord.
that another furry Of chimney 6Tos
might be avoided. - %
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31

come from Governors Island, N. Y.
First Army headquarters.
General Rinard said the transfer
would not only be Of advantage to
the Guard and Reserves, but also
TO the state. ct is my opinion" he
said, that the move will lead to an
expansion Of Bethany Beach as it
will become the main training place
for all AA units of the area"
Another Army area to be modified
Jan. I, IN addition to the First and
Second. will be the Fifth. This area.
with headquarters at Chicago, will
be extended to include Indiana. IN
diana is at present in the Second
Army area.
General Rinard said he took the
move to include regular Army per-
sonnel stationed at Fort Miles. near
Lewes. There is a small detachment
at the fort taking care of the
grounds and property and taking
came Of Army equipment stored
there
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Health Board News

Every January 1st, thousands of
people feel obligated to make New
Years Resolutions, and very like
~ those resolutions will be tba
same as those they made last wear
except that this year they sincerely
intend to keep them.
IL is good idea, believes tba
State Board of Health. to nanee
aIter the Christmas rush to take
a personal inventory, and reso-
luton made-and kept-to improve
ones living habits may we'll he one
OF the most important resolutions
OF 1949 from the point of view of
the persons health and haDpiness
Ihe human body needs daily care
to insure its running smootbIv and
II one denies it the needed fresh
air and exercise, the eight hours
OF sleep required each night. pam
pers 1t by eating palate-teasing ra-
ther than nutritious foods. and
neglects the simple rules Of health.
the results may we'll be a low de-
gree of physical efficiency.
Too many adults are satisfied
with fair health and, if they are not
definitely i'll, think that they are
well. At this time of year. manv
people are having colds, suffering
from Over-fatigue or are Just not
feeling up to par. 1t is wise to have
a health check-up and do some
thing about any of these conditions.
says the State Board of Health.
before nasty weather, a germ and
a rundown condition cOnspire to
cause illness.
The winter months last year in
Delaware yielded reports of 108
deaths from pneumonia, and seven
deaths from influenza in the state.
Of course the maintenance of
health requires reasonable
amount of attention at all times,
but If you are prone to make resO-
utions for 1949, the State Board
If Health makes the following sug-
yestions: /. Eight hours sleep ev-
sry night. g. Fresh aid and exer- :
Use every day. 3. A good break
asst every morning and a Well-bal-
need lunch. 4. Fruits, Vegetables
nd milk in meals every day. s. Am
lie protection against bad weather.
f. A physical check-up at least
nee year and a dental examina-
ion every six months.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
State Military Units
Under Second Army
tsontinusd from arst pags)


He said the new HEADQUARTERS
Tould perform the same functions
s those Of the First Army, and ex-
Dressed the belief that the change
rould not affect the Delaware
iuard training period at Bethany
b Be held the last two weeks Of
sly and the first two weeks of
sugust
General Rinard said he believed
5e.ware should have been trans
affed % the Second area a long
Pine ago because the Headquarters
e Cd nearby Fort Meade. He ex-
ialned that at various times in the
ast. the Guard had to request sun
lies from Fort Meade because Of
ne long distance to the other head
uarters
f Nili also be the duty og the Sec
d army @ send inspection teams
iaHareI be said. % check the
ming Of tha Guard and the ORC
oEofe. these teams have always
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Trophy Grange Notes

Last Monday night a Christmas
party was held at the home of the
lecturer. There was a program of
readings, solos, duets and Choir
uses. Then all Joined in singing
many of the familiar carols. At
the close of the program, Worthy
Master Charles Bostick distribut-
ed the Christmas gifts which had
been placed around the tree. For
the first time each learned who
had been his or her secret pal all
through the year. 1t was a Joyous
occasion. the only regret being that
several of the members were alb
sent on account of illness. Punch
and cake were served.
Next Monday night we plan to
hold our annual New Years din
ner on the occasion of installation
OF officers. Hammond COverdale
and his staff will conduct the in
stallatiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Smyrna Banker
Heads Kent Unit

). Fletcher Traux, cashier of the
Fruit Growers Bank and Trust
Company, Smyrna, will head the
OfTlcers of the Kent County Rank
ers Association for 1949. succeed
ing Gordon Willis, vice president
OF the Farmers Bank of Delaware
at Dover.
Other officers are: John J. Won
Reider, Delaware Trust COmDanv
Dover; vice president: Edwin p
Messick, assistant vice president of
the First National Bank and Trust
Company of Milford, secretary and
treasurer; Herman N. Sevil of the
Clayton Bank, L. w. Hughes. cash
Ter of the West Dover Trust Com
pany, and Howard E. Lynch. Jr..
president of the First National
Bank of Dover. directors.
In retiring as president, Mr. Will
lis called attention to the good work
done by the directors of the assO-
citation and the retiring vice presi-
dent and secretary-treasurer.
AT the installation of officers were
the following past presidents of the
association: E. P. HOrsey. Wallace
F.. McFaul, John E. Mcbride. Theo-
dore H. Harrington, Randall II
Knox, William r. Brown, Walter
w. Rash, Clark NJ. Knots, and Ar
lingtOn G. Jackson.
According to Morris A. Schapiro.
president of the M. A. SchapirO
Company, New York, who met with
the bankers, the capital position of
the Delaware banks, as to their
risk assets, far exceeds banks of
she other states and their loan DO
'ition is so favorable that thew
could easily meet the requirements
asked.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
HOstesSes For Hospital

The members of the Auxiliary NJ
the American Legion Post No. 2
nave volunteered to act as hostess
es at the hospital for the month
OF January. Mrs. Wilson Good
rick, chairman.
January 1, % p. MFRS. Reese
Jester.
January 2, 2-3 p. m.-Mrs. Geo
Collins; rs p. MFRS. Herman
Deputy.
January 8, rs p. MFRS. Byron
Gibson.
January 4. 2-3 p. m.-Mrs. Mel
vim ROsenZweig.
January 5. rs p. m.-Mrs. Bur
ton Sharp.
January 6, 2-3 p. MFRS. Mel
son Wright.
January Z, rs p. m.-Mrs
Duane Lynn.
January 8. 2-3 p. MFRS. JOS
eph LOfand.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Draft To Call 81 Men
In State Next Month

Capt. Walter G. Runte, Army Air
Force recruiting and induction Off
cal Tor Delaware, announced this
week that 50 men from Wilmington,
rural New Castle County, Kent and
sussex Counties will be inducted
into the armed forces in January.
A group Of 81 men, originally call
ca IN December, will be inducted
next Tuesday, while q others viii
De called up later in the month,
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
DPI To Meet Jan. 6
For Annual Election

The annual business meeting OF
the Delaware Poultry Improvement
Association will be held Thursday
Jan. 6 in the offices Of the state
poultry pathologist, State Board of
Agriculture Building in Dover, at
1870 p. m, according to Harold
Short, Milford, president of the as
sociation.
Among the items Of business will
be the election of officers for 1949
reports on he 1949 Poultry Hand
book which is to be released soon
by the association, and plans for the
associations annual banquet in the
early spring,
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31

The regular meeting Of the Kent
Sussex Girl Scout Leaders Club
has been postponed until January
q. Mrs. Gladys Shelley and Miss
Elizabeth Figner will visit us from
Reglon III Headquarters. This will
De an open meeting. All those in
terested in scouting are invited and
urged to attend. Troop leaders and
committee members are asked to
join by sending annual dues of SOC
TO Mrs. E. M. Stephens, RehOboth.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
S2,274,OOO Sought
For State Hospital

Ihe Delaware General Assembly
next month will be asked to appro-
Pirate $2,274,OOO for the ensuing two
years to relieve what Dr.. VI. A. Tar
umlanz, superintendent of the Della
ware State Hospital, Farnhurst.
has described as desperately over
crowded conditions" at the institu-
tiOn
The hospital has facilities for .
normal capacity of 923 resident ma
tlents, DR.. TarumiaEz said. bur now
mas an average resident patient pop
ulatlon of 1875 persons. So crowd
Cd, he said, is the institution that
Io4 patients have to be housed in
aark gloomy Easements and others
in corridors.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The monthly meeting of the w.
5: c. S. of the Avenue Methodist
Church will be held in the church
on Tuesday evening, January 2, at
':3O o'clock. Mrs. Charles E. Var
ney, vice president, will preside
IN the absence of Mrs. Edward N.
Kelley, president. Mrs. James G..
Holzmueller will have devotions
and Mrs. F. Burgette Short and
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend will
have questions and answers re-
ferring to the Day of Advance.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
WILDWOOD

Millwood Home Demonstration
Club will hold it's annual covered
dish luncheon on Wednesday. Jan
uary g. Rolls, butter, coffee. sugar
and milk will be provided. Each
member is requested to bring a
covered dish and also remember to
bring own table service.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
To Resume Wednes-
day Noon Closing
continued from first nareN

continued from first page)
further deviations from this sched-
ule will be announced through the
columns of the Milford Chronicle
but it is highly improbable at the
present time that the system will
be changed before Christmas sea-
son 1949.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
18th Wedding
Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Galloway
OF harrington celebrated their six
Lty Lgeltn wedding anniversary on
" euhesday, December 20. They
Ne MeIe married in Denton, Md, by
', eile LteY. 7. J. Huntington and have
PA, Si@ children, four boys and two
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
EAR READERS:


uma Of this year
9 1948. it brings MANY
things to mind-the manv
changes that have taken place
those dear to us who have
passed from the earthly scene.
the things, pleasant and other
wise. that we have experienced
the past twelve months those
things we still have not accom-
piished, the joyous season lust
passed that is a mere memory.
All OF these personal experi-
ences, that lift US up or let Ms
down. according to our receD-
tive moods. have been a mart
OF our development and opr
realization of life in the Am
erican way. But what of to-
morrow? Shall we go on bv
the same pattern? Or shall we
prohting by these things. live
better and fuller and more for
our fellow man? To think of
others, here and in far places.
brings satisfaction to you and
me and draws us from the mar
row confines of selfsbness
and self-seeking. and makes
us better for it. Perhaps that
with the foremost and most
precious wish for the New Year
would be peace for all men
All other things are second
ary. The page is new and
awaits your writing. Make if
good and strong and true!
The event of this week sure
ly was the Christmas dance
as arranged by the local Lions
Club. The decorations. the
music, the lovely colors Of the
dresses and the holiday moods
OF those who attended made it
a gala affair. Many parties
we're given during the evening
Some we heard about we're Civ
en- by Mr. and Mrs. Penn Isaaes.
DR.. and Mrs. John B. Baker
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wakefield
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Monroe. Mr.
and Mrs. George Lindenkohl
Bird, Bill Adkins and Mr.. and
Mrs. H d. Furniss. 1 am sure
there were many others, whose
good times were not reported.
The young fry have been go
ing the rounds, too. having fun
IN various ways. Rachel James
was hostess to her group We'd
nesday evening and Ruth Kim
mel had a skating party last
night, the boys and girls meet
ing at the rink and then going
to her home for refreshments.
Next year will see a number Of
these young folks away from
home at school and the holi-
days for them will take on
new meaning.
Mr. and Mrs. Preston l. Ken
ton announce the engagement
Of their daughter, Stella Jane.
to Mr.. William B. CounseIman.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Benton
COunselman of Houston. Miss
kentOn is a graduate of Mil
ford Memorial School of Nurs-
ing While Mr.. COunselman is a
junior at the University Of Del
aware. They have set no def
mite date for their wedding.
but it will probably be in the
early summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan ]. Ma
haffy Of ParkviIIe, Missouri
are the proud parents Of a son,
born on December 26, who has
been named John Harlan. Many
friends here will remember
Mrs. Mahaffy as the former
Miss Carolyn Tooker, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Took
er Of near town. The Tookers
had their daughters, Mrs. JOS
eph T. Glazewski of New York
City and Miss Virginia ToOker,
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Crop Show Scheduled
For Farmers Week
CONTINUED from first pase)

each year by the Association to en-
courage the production of better
crops and classes Of all Delaware's
grain and hay crops viii be exhibi-
ted. Special premiums and awards
are made available for this show
from funds provided BY the State
Legislature.
The Crop Improvement Associa-
ton will hold it's annual meeting in
conjunction with the four-day ev-
hibit. This viii be the 42nd anniver-
sary meeting Of the Association.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Edited by
VIRGINIA S. TOWNSEND

81, "a OOAlCSe as
their holiday guests.
1t was my great privilege
this week to be one of those
who saw the technicolor and
sound picture of the Orion
Gardens at Wilmington. n r
that was made by Mr.. Tom ORA
per and his wife, who collabor-
ate with him on the script
The gardens were photograpb-
ed earlier this year when azaI-
cas- and camellias were at their
best and such a riot of color
one seldom sees. Mr.. Draper
went to North Carolina TO de-
iVer the film this week and #
is now the possession of the
people who own and operate
the Gardens. Mr.. Draper made
-FOUR pictures for the Row
Scouts, Magazine Magic" for
the Curtis Publishing COMPANY
ana has completed one of the
show places and estates in
Maryland for the Standard nil
Company of Maryland. AL
ways very generous, his friends
have enjoyed with him and his
family these works of art as
such films are. Mr.. and Mrs
John c. Truitt entertained
groups Of friends for the ORA
pers while they were holiday
guests here and the film was
shown.
This has been happy week
for families who gathered
around tables, filled with good
food, for the innerman salts
faction, and decorations for tbo
pleasure of the eyes. MaDv
boys and girls home from
schools have found mucb
pleasure awaiting them with
their families and friends and
the respite from studies will
give them impetus to go on
until spring vacation. It is a
happy time Of the year for all
One more item of interest to
oeal friends is that of the h
Engagement of Miss Katherine
Margaret Downing of Swartb-
more to Mr.. Charles c. Heisler /
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland G
Heisler of HaverfOrd, who are
well known here, Mr.. Heisler
being the brother of Mrs. SM
D. Marshall.
Miss Ann Hugg was home
-Or the holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Hugg and reluctantly told of
an honor that came to her Just
before she left for home. She
IS supervising nurse of the
section of the Univer-
'ity of Pennsylvania HOSPITAL
n Philadelphia. At a holiday
larty where five hundred doc
,ors, technicians and graduate
nurses attended, Miss Hugg
vas called before the group and
.warded orchids for being the ,
most outstanding nurse. That
vas high praise and reflects
much on her and on our own
Memorial Hospital. !
And now with this year 1948
Oming to its close, 1 wish the
est Of everything for each of {
'ou, and hoping you will pass {
he wish on to your neighbor I
ext door, the person who sits {
ext to you in church or the i
lovies or wherever you may i
e, or those to whom who may q
e talking. Let's make 1949 a
year, and maybe our 4
Ood wishes will start waves t
+ thought that could reach il
round the earth and help with
he peace we want so much.
lake it a Happy and Healthful
ew Year.
Always,
Virginia S. Townsend
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
COHEE

Mrs. Lille J. COhee, u years old,
widow of Levin Cohee, died at her
home near Houston on Monday af-
ternoOn. December q.
The funeral took place from the
Berry Funeral Home at Milford on
Thursday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock.
The Rev. w. T. Grant. pastor of
the Methodist Church at Houston.
otticiated. Interment was made in
Hollywood Cemetery, near Har-
ringtOn.
Surviving Mrs. COhee are a
daughter, Mrs. Roy Downes of Har-
rlngton. a sister, Mrs. John Her
man Booth of Richardson Park.
nine grandchildren and six great
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
PORTER

Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Boyer Funeral Home In Harrington
for Albert Porter, rs, who died Mon
Gay, December 20, Of a heart attack
while on his way to the pOstoffice to
mail some letters. Mr.. Porter was a
night watchman at the cutting plant
Of the George Sherwin Company. He
had lived in Harrington all his life.
Mr.. Porter is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Annie Hammond Porter; three
daughters, Mrs. Eddie Jackson, Mrs.
Leslie Simpson of Harrington and
Mrs. Wilson Gray, BOothwyn, Pa,
and one son, Harvey Porter Of Har-
rjngtOn; 9 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Three bro
theirs, George Porter, Harrington;
John Porter, Milford; Orland Port
er, Harrington; five sisters, Mrs.
Fred Locates, Harrington; Mrs. Ida
Jewell, Milford; Mrs. Frank Har-
rington, Houston; Mrs. Oscar Min
per, Harrington and Mrs. Samuel
kentOn, Dover, also survive. Oficia-
ting at the services was the Rev.
Thomas E. Phillips, a former mas
tor of Pilgrim Holiness Church and
now stationed at HurlOck, Md. Buri-
al was made in Hollywood Gene
.ery, near Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31

Although the University Of Mis-
alssippi has beaten Kentucky in
three Of i've games. the point to-
tals balance exactly -6S each.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Senate Aides Are
Named BIZ Seh.-EIect
J. Allen Freay
Continued from FIRST page,

He is a member of Phi Delta pb,
legal fraternity, Sigma Phi FDsilon
social fraternity, and the I.ions = y, !
ternatiOnal. ''a IN
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
MARTIN

The funeral of Mrs. Delial Mar
tin, II years old, widow of Will
liam H. Martin of YOnkers, N. Y,
formerly of Greenwood, took place
from the Berry Funeral HOme in
Milford on Thursday afternoon at
one o'clock. Interment was made
in st. JOhnstOwn Cemetery, near
Greenwood The Rev. W. T. Grant,
pastor of the Houston Methodist
Church, Officiated.
Mrs. Martin died at her home
on Sunday, December 26. Surviv-
ing are seven daughters, six sons,
several grandchildren and great
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Taken from the 1918 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

William H. jefferson, son of Mrs.
Elizabeth NJ. Jefferson, of Milton,
graduated recently from the Central
officers Training Camp at Camp
Lee, Va, and was commissioned a
second lieutenant in the infantry.
Lieutenant Jefferson enlisted about
a year ago and was assigned to the
Depot Brigade, where he was a SER
geant at the time of his appoint
ment to the school and served as
Top Sergeant of his company at the
school.
The annual banquet of the Della
ware College Alumni Association
Will be held in Old College Hall, Sat
urday, evening, February %. This
Will be the first time that the ban
Quet has been held in the college
hall. At the same time there will be
a memorial service for Delaware
College men who have made the SUI
preme sacrifice during the war.
Automobile thieves have made
their debut in Dover and from the
EOIdness of a theft Friday night of
last week it would seem that they
are professionals in the art. Stand
ing IN front of the Dover Opera
House on Friday night, in the glare
OF a large electric light in front of
the building, bright street light
not over five feet distant, and lights
on the pOrches and in the residences
adjacent, was the automobile OF
Manager II. p. FennimOre of the
opera House. It was stolen between
eight and nine o'clock. The theft is
all the more bold from the fact that
people were passing in and out of
the Opera House at the time. Mr..
Fennlmore has no clue whatever of
the stolen machine.
On Thursday of last week the
steamer "Frederica" left loaded
with immense quantities of dressed
poultry and holly wreaths and with
a large number of passengers. On
tne return trip the boat was board
ed at Bowers by the county sheriff
and detective, who made several ar
rests concerning the bringing Of
Whiskey. It is said that a number of
persons threw their whiskey over
board for fear of being detected and
otners cast their bottles on the
marsh with hope Of rescuing it la
ter. ''
Harry and John RpnDett NJ
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
WARREN

Roger Philip Warren, aged two
months, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Warren, died at their home near
Milford on Tuesday, December 27th.
Funeral services were held Thurs
Gay afternoon, December 80, at 2 o.
clock from the LOfiand Funeral
Home, with interment being made
in the OddfellOw's Cemetery, here.