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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

Miss Elnor Trigleth visited Mr..
and Mrs Eugene Kuhn near Mid
way, Sunday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

Mrs. Lois Andrews is i'll this
week
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Chisolm
attended church at Midway Bap-
fist church during the weekend.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Trigleth
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cordell Wig
ley near Benton Sunday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

William Pettus made a business
trip to Yazoo City, Monday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

Jack Chisolm has been report
ed very i'll.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-30

A Junior-Senio party was
given Friday night in the school
gymnasium. The sponsors were
Mrs. G.. L. Roberts and Avery
Barnett. Thirty-three were pre-
sent. Games were played and a
wiener roast was held afterwards.
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Milford chronicle., 1948-10-15
BRIDGEVILLE

Miss Betty Allen who has baon
a patient in the Memorial Hosnitai
Wilmington, is spending a montb
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Allen. -
Rev. and Mrs. L. r Win,brov,
and son Charles spent Mondav in
Wilmington. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Fillmore Clifton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Yonng
from Delmar attended the foothaiI
game between Delaware and West
Chester State Teachers College last
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Maude LOOckerman gave y
dinner in honor of their mother
Mrs. Ida Parker, who was % vnars
old on Monday. The dinner CHESTS
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker
Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker
Jr., and children, Betty and Carol
from Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs Mel
win Gregg and son from Elkton.
Md, and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Parker.
William Swain left todav TO at
tend an insurance commission con
ventiOn in Cleveland. Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. E. X. HOch had as
their dinner guest on Tuesday eve
ming, Miss Anne Hutchinson from
EastOn, Md
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-15
LittLetOn Murder Case Is
Continued
tcOntinued from nEz pase1

According the police investiga-
ton OF the murder, it is alleged
LittletOn, aged 81, shot and killed
Brasure. State Police took Little
ton and his wife into custody on
the following day, and Littleton is
said to have signed a confession
admitting h e shooting. Police
found a loaded revolver with blood
stains on it, beneath a cushion of a
davenport in the LittietOn home,
and shoes worn by LittletOn had
heels with a diamond shaped mark
similar to a blOOd-stained print
found on the porch of the Brasure
home. Robbery and jealousy were
both said to be motives of the ira
gedy, although the robbery motive
mas been doubted.
LittletOn was arraigned before
Magistrate Edward c. Morris, in
Georgetown, a few days after being
taken into custody and held with
out bail on the murder charge. His
wife, Mrs. Pearl Louise LittletOn.
placed under $4,000 bond as a ma
terial witness, was placed in Jail
when unable to furnish bond.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-15

home. Accepting the offer. the
girl left with him, and later no.
ticed a car following them. When
her escort passed the road the girl
thought led to her home, she pro
tested. A short time later he
stopped and the car which had fol-
lowed also came up and stopped
Also, according to the facts pre-
sented, it was alleged that all four
OF the defendents attempted to
ravish the girl, in the car and in a
field. Persuading one of the men
to take her aside from the group.
the girl seized an opportunity
when the mans back was turned.
TO fee. She ran across a field.
jumped two fences, and ran toward
house where she saw a light. It
was stated that the frightened
girl. without waiting to get in
through a door, jumped through a
window, landing on the bed of a
colored man and his wife, who
gave her shelter until relatives
could be contacted. The case was
reported to State Police and an
investigation resulted in the arrest
of the four men.
Judge Charles L. Terry, visiblv
moved, in denying the application
for parole, pointed out that his
was not an easy job" He called
to mind that less than a year ago
ne had sat on a case Of young men
IN Wilmington, who are now serv-
ing life sentences for a crime
which differed from this one ONLY
III one pOint-namely, the other
men were allegedly successful in
accomplishing their purpose, while
these defendents had not, appar-
emily, completed the act. 81 find"
said Judge Terry, my conscience
and my duty call upon me to deny
the application for parole"
Sentences Of three years in Sus-
sex county Jail, fines Of 5000 and
costs of prosecution were i'm
posed on Johnson, Murray and
Smith. Sentence for Hickman was
deferred until Monday of next
week.
Both Murray and Johnson are
said to be married, and Murray is
the father of a child.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-15
Sentence 3 SUSSEX
Men For Assault
continued IRON hrst page1

a petition signed by residents in
the Selbyville-Frankford area. and
stated his belief the application
for probation was justified in law
and reason
Deputy AttOrney-General Daniel
J. Layton, Jr., stated the facts of
the case, as revealed by investiga-
ton. According to the story re-
lated, on the night Of July 6. q
young girl from Camden, N. J..
who was visiting relatives near
ZOar Church, went with friends to
Seaside Inn, near Fenwick's Is
land. There she is said to have
spoken to Johnson, in the belief
he was a person known to her.
Later on she agreed to accOmpanv
Johnson to Ocean City. Md. to
witness a fireworks display. On
the way, it was alleged. Johnson
stopped the car and made adj
vances which were repelled bv the
girl who left the car and thumb
ed" a ride back to the inn. where
later Johnson reappeared and af-
ter talking with some young men
again approached the girl, apollo
gized and offered to drive her
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-15
City To Aid C Of G
With Xmas Plans
CONTINUED from nrsr naaa,


provide an access road to Truitt
avenue, and progress reported.
The parking meters to be placed
where tWO-hOur parking notices
are now installed, have been re-
ceived and will be placed in near
future.
The fiscal year of the City of Mil
ford closed Sept. 80, and the audit
ing firm Off Mack & Company is
now checking over records for it's
annual report on the financial
standing of the city.
A survey of the street situation
on Northeast Second street. from
Washington street east on N. r.
Second street, was ordered to be
made by the City Manager in order
to improve the street layout, par
tlcularly through the portion
known as Randolph Row, with a
view OF correcting some of the un-
favorable conditions.
The bridge on Maple avenue has
been closed due to being unsafe to
use, and there must be a little de-
lay in repairing same until it has
been decided who is responsible for
the cost OF repairing. This ques-,
ton has been referred to the CITY
Solicitor, and no action can be
taken until an opinion has been
rendered.
Council is also requesting the
State Highway Department to look
into the matter of a cutoff road
from the Dupont Blvd. and Lake
avenue region south to connect on
the RehObOth road, in order to
eliminate the heavy traffic through
the central part of Milford.
At the suggestion of the State
Board of Health, the Sussex Poul-
try Company was contacted as re-
CARDS the elimination of the dis
pOsal OF the blood from the plant.
and with the cooperation of the
company, blood from the plant will
no longer be placed into the sewer
system, but will be disposed of
otherwise.
A new electric Water-cOoler has
been authorized to replace the un-
sanitary iced water cooler in the
city office, for the convenience of
customers who stop in the office.
The cost of ice annually for the
water cooler will pay for the in
stallatiOn in little over a year.
Last week was an unfortunate
one for two city employees. Mr..
Murphy, one of the linemen. fell
about 40 feet while trimming a
tree, and fortunately suffered only
bruises; Mr.. Murray Brenemap.
water line maintainer, while as
sisting the lineman, suffered a
crushed finger on the right hand
when it was caught under a cable.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-15
New sOap-Making Method

Worldwide shortages Of fats and
oils could have caused a serious
crippling Of U. S. soap production
If it had not been for technical de-
velopments by scientists in the
soap industry. The backbone of
this streamlined soap making me-
thod is an ingenious piece of equip
ment called the 'hydrolyzer." It is
a stainless steel tube about the
diameter of barrel, towering to
the height of an eight-story build
ing. Fats and oils under high pres
sure are pumped in at the bottom
OF the tube. and scalding hot wa
ter, also under pressure, enters at
the top.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
Trophy Grange Notes

Booster Night was observed in
Trophy Grange last Monday night.
The meeting was open. After the
exhibits were admired and prize
winners congratulated, the pro-
gram began. First the flag was sa-
Iuted as all sang the Star Spang-
led Banner" The officers presented
a number which explained the pur-
pose and scope Of Grange work. All
Joined in singing Hike Along"
The rest of the program was as
follows: vocal solo, Mildred Simp-
son; reading, Life Is What We
Make It," Ruth Pittard; vocal solo.
Rita Reid; reading, "Burdack's 5
Goat Lewis Harrington; vocal
duet, Nita MOseman and Ann
Moore; recitation, my Home In
Delaware" Mrs. Walter Killen:
vocal duet, ROsalie and LenOra
Hughes; black-face skit. Mamie
Adams and Florence Lefty; vocal
solo, Nita MOseman; jokes by sew
eral members and guests.
The last number was an i'm
promptu one. An all girl choir
sang Seeing Nellie Home" They
were accompanied by Mrs. Keith
smith. Refreshments were served
The next meeting, Oct. 4. will be
IN charge of Pauline Minner.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
Millions Dept. Store
Opens Here Today
teontinuea from hrst page)

The newest type of lighting is
used throughout the store and the
heating and air conditioning are
the latest installations for comfort
The mezZanine will be the at
traction for the teen-agers and
children of the state, according to
Mr.. Smith. and the display cases
and their merchandise are design
ed to appeal to the youngsters as
we'll as the adults.
Experienced sales persons who
reside in the city of Milford and
vicinity will serve the customers
with the finest quality merchan-
disc, which according to the pro-
preitor, will be priced for thrifty
buyers.
Mr.. Smith stated to a representa-
tive of the Milford Chronicle that
ne is grateful to the many people
who contributed their efforts in
helping him established Millions
in Milford, and especially to Brown
P. Thawley, one of MilfOrd's lead
ing citizens, who is the owner of
the building.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
Shoe Department
At Millions Store

The formal opening Of a new and
modern wOmen's shoe department
VIII take place tomorrow at Mil
tons Department Store, this city,
according to Mr.. SpectOr, the man.
ager, the store will feature nation
ally known name" brands in high
style dress and casual footwear for
women and children.
Shoes from the nations leading
style centers have been arriving
daily III preparation for the open
ing of the new department and Mr..
SpectOr is enthusiastic in his COM
ments on the new designs for fall.
lie pointed out that suede shoes
color sand darks-will be big fash
ion news, especially those accent
ed with touches of gold.
Mr. .SpectOT is we'll known in this
city for his association with Mil
tons fashion center-shOe dept. in
Dover.
NiltOn's dept store will be the
exclusive retailer i'll Milford of the
Jacqueline, Connie, Natural Poise.
Airtred, Hugtite, Pierre, Chapmans
and Jumping Jacks foot wear lines.
we'll known to most women because
Of their extensive national adver-
tising in Vogue. Harper's Bazaar
and other leading fashion maya
zines.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
Council Has Busy
Special Session
Continued from arst page,

1t was also the belief of council
that when all available data on the
current generating subject was Sc
cured, the public be informed. and
council be guided in it's decision
on this project by the public will.
Council also entered into an
agreement withA the Pioneer Salt
Company for a years supply of
cNlorine for the sewage treatment
plant.
Council also voted to retire an
outstanding bond in the amount
of approximately $4,000, said sum
to be paid from the general fund.
A petition from a number of res
idents of North Walnut street. DrO-
testing speeding on that thorough
fare, and urging council to ask the
police force to take remedial ac-
tiOn at once. The police are ALREADY
waging a war against speeding in
the city limits, and preceding the
council meeting, advised nine al
legged speeders, who had been sum
mOned to appear before the citv
court, that another offense would
be punishable by stiff fine.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
CIRCLE NO. 1

Circle No. 1 of the w. S. c. S. of
the Calvary Methodist Church met
on Tuesday evening, September 21,
at the home of Emma Bennett with
Sadie Favinger and Ida Watkins as
cO-hOstesses.
The meeting was called to order
by the leader, Ann Postles, with
Dorothy GlascO as devotional lead
er.
There were 18 members and 3
visitors present. After the business
meeting games were enjoyed by all.
Delicious refreshments of ice
crea mand cake were served by the
hOstesses.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday evening, October 18TH at
the home of Mae Thomas with
Frances Killen and Ann Miller as
co-hOstesses.
a masquerade party will be held
and It is requested that all mem
Ders come masked.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
CHURCHES In MILFORD
THE AVENUE METHODIST
CHURCH
"The House Of HaBBineSJ"
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

WORLD WIDE COMMUNION
900 a. m.-Sessions Of the Church
School.
11:O0 a. m.-MOrning Worship
and Communion. DR.. Thomas c.
Mulligan Of Dover, District Super
intendent, will have charge of the
communion service. The Young
Peoples Choir will sing Malotte's
"The Lords Prayer" with Mrs.
A. G. Davidson directing and Mrs.
Edward T. Hurley at. the organ.
Mrs. NJ HasWell Pierce and Mrs.
Carl Allen hOstesses.
Tuesday, October 3, at 1880 p. m.
First fall meeting of the WOman's s
Society of Christian Service. Mrs.
Edward Kelley, president, presid-
ing. Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend,
deVOtiOns. Jack Tease. sOlOist, Miss
Emma PettyjOhn and Miss Rachel
James will report on the summer
conference they attended. Miss
PettyjOhn will give an account of
her visit to the summer camp at
ChestertOWn, Md
Wednesday, October 6. 2:S0 p. m.
Religious Education Glass.
Wednesday, October 6, 1900 p. m.
Young Peoples Choir Rehearsal.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
National Meeting In
Oklahoma

Mrs. JOnOthan Wheatley, Delmar,
President of The Delaware Home
Demonstration Council, Mrs. Frank
Johnson, DagsbOrO, Mrs. Linden
Isaacs, Georgetown, Mrs. Charles
Grove, Milford, and Miss Maybelle
Llgon, Sussex County Home DEM
onstratiOn Agent, will leave on Fri
day, October 1st, to attend the
meeting of the National Home Dem
onstratiOn, Council, being held in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, from October 4
to October Z.
The theme of the meeting which
is being held in The Tulsa Hotel. is
The Rural WOman-A World Citi-
zen" Speakers. on the program will
include DR.. Henry G.. Bennett, Pres
ident Oklahoma A. & NJ. College.
Saltwater, Oklahoma; Dr.. Regina
WescOtt, visiting professor, Uni
versity of Arkansas; and Miss Mena
Hogan, Field Agent Southern Re-
gion Of Extension Service. Other
speakers include Mrs. Paul
Schmuck, President, Oklahoma
Home Demonstration Council, and
Mrs. Wayne Reiner, President of
the National Home Demonstration
Council.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
FELTON, Phone Service
Will Be Improved

All persons now waiting for tele-
phones in the FELTON, exchange area
are expected to have service in
stalled by November 1, it was an
nOunced today by Theodore w. Col
Inns, local manager of the Diamond
State Telephone Company. There
are now % people on the waiting
list.
I'VE have just completed an ad-
ditiOn to the central Office eouip-
ment," he said, "and before the end
of the year will have spent an
proximately $1,000 on new cable
and wire lines. Most of those wait
ing are located in places where no
lines are available to connect them
with the central Office and we ex-
pect to have enough of this line
construction finished by November
to provide all of them service"
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
MILFORD GRANGE

/ The Milford Grange Booster
Night, Sept. 25th, was a gala night
at the Milford Grange. About 100
persons were present. A bOuntous
supper was served at Z p. m. and
enjoyed by all. Sisters GeOrgeanna
! Jester and Virginia Kirby were in
charge. The dining room was beau
tiful in new blue dress, thanks TO
Brother LOngObOtham, and lovely
/ flowers.
At $3.50 p. m, Claude Beswick
and Frederick Michele presented
the following program:
Group singing lead by Mrs. Hulda
Wilgus.
National Masters Methods read by
Frederick Michele.
SOlO-Ruth Kimmel, accOmDanied
by Mrs. A. c. Davidson.
Talk on Home Economics bv Mrs.
Keil, the new teacher of Home Eco
nOmics at the Milford High School.
Essay-"Grain Service in Rural
Community" written and read by
Nettie F. Jester.
AccOrdlan sOlO-Clydia McGin-
nes, accompanied by Mrs. Davidson.
Duet-Hazel and Ann Sapp.
Talk on Agriculture by Mr.. A. G..
Davidson, Agriculture teacher at
the Milford High School.
Short talk by State Master Paul
Mitchell.
Piano selections by Mrs. David
SnO
We are very proud of our young
reOple. Thanks Claudia and Freder-
ick from us all.
Newt Saturday night, October 2.
Brother John LOngbotham will
present the PROGRAM. The meeting
will start promptly at p. m. Do
your part by being on time.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
Dies As Auto Turns Over
continued from nrst page,

high school of that town. He also
attended Muhlenberg College.
He served four years in the Armv
participating in the Pacific cam
paign. Inducted in 1941, he won a
battlefield commission and twas dis
charged with the rank of first lieu
tenant. He saw action at Leyte and
MindanaO and other battles and
was awarded the Purple Heart as
a result of being wounded in the
right leg at MindanaO. He also re-
ceived the Silver Star.
In addition to his parents and
Corporal Joseph, a sister, Mrs.
Howard Greene of Lewes, also sur
wives. Corporal Joseph, stationed
at Penny Hill, lives on Shipley
Road Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
CALVARY METHODIST CHURCH
"Ths Community ChurcP
REV. DAVID w. BAKER, B. D., MiHiste,
Church Phone 526W
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
WORLD WIDE COMMUNION
10:OO a. m.-Church School. Last
Sunday 404 were present. Let's
keep up this splendid attendance.
You come and bring one with you.
Glasses for all ages. John Wilk-
ms, General superintendent.
11:0O a. m.-MOrning Worship.
This is the Ninth Observance of
World Wide Communion. Every
church member is expected to be
present All Christians are invited
to the Lords Table Special music
by the choirs. SolOist for the dav
will be Mr. Herbert Nichols. who
will sing Prayer" by Hitler.
1880 p. m.-Evening Service. A
new Silver Plated Communion set
has been given in memory of Mrs.
Hettie J. Prettyman by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Holland Prettyman. This
set will be dedicated at this eve
ning's service. Special music and
meditation by the pastor.
Parents desiring to attend these
services are invited to leave their
children of nursery age in the
church nursery. Circle No. z in
charge this week.
Tuesday, October )
500 p. m.-The monthly meet
ing of the WOman's Society of
Christian Service will be held in
the church. Important business
pertaining to the Bazaar will be
discussed. All members are urged
to be present. The president, Mrs.
Louise Haughey will preside.
Wednesday, October 6
2:05 p. m.-Week Day School of
Christian Education.
1880 p. m.-Mid-week Prayer and
Praise Service.
Thursday, October z
$500 p. m.-YOuth Choir.
500 p. m.-Adult Choir.
(Church music under the direc-
tiOn of Mr. John Frick.)
1880 p. m.-The Official Board
will meet in the basement of the
church. All officials are urged to
attend.
Friday, October 8
800 p. m.-The monthly meeting
of the Sunshine Bible Glass will be
held in the church.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"The Church on the Plaza"
RRv. IoHN NJ. DECHANT. Minilier
sUNDAY. OCTOBER

REV. JOHN M. DECHANT. Minisier
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School.
11:0O a. m.-Worship and Ser
mon. Topic, "A Faith That En-
braces the World" Text, Matt. 10:
80. ,.
This is World Wide Communion
Sunday, a day for everyone to at
tend church.
$3.50 p. m.-YoUng Peoples So
ciety.
Week Day Religious Education
Glasses each Wednesday afternoon
with Children's Choir following.
Choir rehearsal each Thursday
night.
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01

THE CHURCH OF GOD
Second and Washington Streets
REV. w. EDWIN TULL, Pastor
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
1000 a. m.-Sunday School.
11:00 a. m.-MOrning Devotion
1880 p. m.-YOung Peoples Ser
vice.
500 p. m.-Message by the Pas
tor.
Tuesday, 8 p. m.-Prayer Ser
vice.
Friday, 8 p. m.-Bible Study.
We extend a cordial invitation to
the public to attend every service
Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
"The Friendly Church"
HARRY E. CREwE. Pastor
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

'tI a etatt+tg NH~fNW
HARRY E. CREwR. Pastor
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
1900 a, m.-Rally Day.
11:00 q. m.-Worship Service and
Holy Communion.
$3.50 p. m.-YOuth Fellowship.
1880 p. m.-Song Service and old
fashioned Gospel Hour.
WEEK DAY SERVICES ..
1880 p. m, MOnday-Baptist
Christian Fellowship and Mission
airy Society.
$500 p. m, Friday-Prayer and
Praise. U
1880 p. M, Saturday-YOuth Cen
ter.
We would like to see every mem
ber in their place at Bible School
and bring a friend and make this a
Rally Day to be remembered.
Evening star., 1948-11-28
tEx1cAn DUCK
~~aIs- - sF
-

Short seasons and small limits
are plaguing the sportsmen
of three nations. Here's the
answer to their headaches T.. .
IF YOU like to shoulder gun and tramp
l. the outdoors during the duck season, you
are being swindled these days. You're the
victim of commercial hunting and its whole
sale slaughter of game birds.
Market hunting upsets the delicate bal
ance of an abundant supply of duck. The
duck breeds mainly in Canada, sweeps
down across America during the football
season and. with luck, winters far to the
south. Along the way he is partly protected
by game laws He cannot be shot during his
nesting period and he can be taken only in
limited numbers during restricted hunting
season. Game clubs work to protect the
birds from drought, starvation and cold
weather
Occasionally, though, the duck doesn't
have even sporting chance for survival.
AS a table decoration, roasted, the duck is
valuable enough to induce greedy CONNER
cial hunters, operating on the wrong side of
the game laws, to kill him ruthlessly for the
market. When this happens, of course,
there are fewer birds for breeding, and
you feel the loss in a pinched supply
during the hunting season.
This season, game clubs are bitterly
denouncing one of the most medieval game
traps in the long, woeful history of market
shooting. 1t functions in Mexico with pitt
less efficiency. Freshly killed birds are
boldly hawked for sale in the capital as we'll
as in the back country. Wild-duck dinners
headline the menu in fashionable Mexico