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Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12
YEARS AGO
Taken from the 1918 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

Mrs. Marcellena Davis McCul-
Tough of Detroit is visiting her
sisters. Mrs. Bessie Davis Rosa
entertained her at a delightful
luncheon on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Breme are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of a son, julius Charles, Jr.,
10 pounds. Mrs. Breme will be re-
membered as Miss May Counsel
man of Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement H. Nutter,
who reside on their farm just
north of Milford, are receiving
congratulations upon the arrival
of a daughter, on Tuesday about
midnight.
Rev. and Mrs. George P. Jones
of ElktOn, Md, were notified last
week that their son, Edward M.
Jones, well-knOwn baseball
player, a lieutenant in the U. S.
Aviation Corps, while flying at
Barron Field, Texas, sustained a
fractured nose, broken collar bone
and other injuries about the face
and eyes when his machine crash
ed into a tree when making a land
ing.
Never was there a telegram re-
ceived by an operator in Milford
that cast over a home and over
this community deeper gloom and
more sorrow than the one receiV-
ed Saturday afternoon, November
2, at 4:20 o'clock, which read:
/ Deeply regret to inform you that
First Lieutenant Paris T. Carlisle,
Infantry, is officially reported. as
killed in action October sixth"
Harris, the Adjutant General.
The Indian River football eleven
is just completing it's schedule for
1918 and is anxious to obtain
/ games with Stations 141, 143, 144
and 145. All communications re-
} garding games or other data
should be addressed to r. J. Shep-
ard, U. S. c. G. S. 142, RehObOth
Beach, Del. Following is a list of
the members of the team: w. P.
holland, U. S. n, L. E.; E. w.
Pepper, c. G., L. T.; G. H. Cooper,
c G., L. G.; w. P. Repsher, U. S.
N, center; P J. Lennon, u. S. N,
r. G.; H. w. ShallcrOss, U. S, ~,
R. T.; w. d. Steele, c. G., R. E.;
Hoffman, U. S. NJ, L. H. B.; P. P.
Thompson, U. S. N, r. H. B.; M.
F. Durkin, U. S. ~, @. B.; N. D.
Pasquale, U. S. NJ, F. B.
The first American private
among the soldier prisoners in
Germany to escape is a Pennsyl-
vanian. He has regained his regi
ment in Alsace. His name has not
been made public
Conner Mitten of Norfolk, Va,
spent several days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Mitten of
Frederica, this week.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hayes of
Houston have received a letter
from their son, Archie, a private
, in the American Army in France,
/ stating that he was wounded in
the foot on October and is now
in the hospital.
.
[ Miss Elizabeth Wharton went
back to her school and studies at
West Chester on Wednesday of
last week. She was accompanied
as far as Philadelphia by Miss
T Gladys Perry, who spent the day
, in shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rust and
daughter Dorothy and Mr.. and Mrs
. Fred ZOtt and daughter spent Sun
? day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. s.
F, Collision at Blanchards,
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mrs. August F. Faix and Mrs.
E. Roscoe Galloway enter
tanned friends yesterday at the
Faix home on Kings Highway.
Luncheon was served for "a at
one, and cards followed. Love-
ly pink and dark garnet chrys-
anthemums were used for dec
grafton. Mrs. John jackson
Brown and daughter, Connie,
of Salisbury, were present
for the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

W AlIeeQ ClenQaQle4,
whose engagement to Mr..
DOlphus Wilkins was recently
announced, was the guest of
honor on Tuesday evening at a
surprise shower given by Miss
Evelyn Short at her home near
town. A beautifully decorated
table over which was hung a
white bucket pouring out the
gifts, was well-laden with the
shower for the prospective
bride. Bridge was played af-
terward and the appointments
for the evening, such as tai
lies, favOrs and refreshments,
carried the reminders of the
shower. Present were Mrs.
William Wells, Mrs. James P.
Hammond, Mrs. Shirley FOw-
Ter, Miss Charlotte Pack, Mrs.
George Stokes, Mrs. Robert
Baechler, Miss Sarah Barcus,
Mrs. Harry MulhOlland, Jr.,
Miss Eileen Wharton, Mrs.
Hayes DickersOn, Miss Edna
Simpson, Miss Florence
Pearce, Mrs. Henry Wilkins,
Miss Mildred Hammond, Mrs.
Richard Clendaniel, Mrs. Neal
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

lHESE are football
days and one can
enjoy them locally
or out of town. It
J is always a Ques-
tiOn as to whether the players
enjoy the game when 1T is so
warm. It seems that this
sport is definitely for cold and
snappy days, which we have
not had for most of the fall.
Some Of the prophets say there
will be cooler weather after
this rain "wednesday but we
shall have to await the time
to see how good they are with
their predictions. Warm though
it was on Saturday, a group
from town went to Princeton
to see that team play Harvard.
It was a thrill for the young
sters. Mr.. and Mrs. Lochlin
Huth took Jack Messick, Fran
els HOllinger and Hugh Mar
tin, and it goes without saying
that the trip was a red-letter
time for them.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12
RASH

EnOch Rash, SO, farmer, died at
his home near WOOdside on Sun
day, November Z, four months after
the death of his wife, Emma Rash.
He had been i'll for a long time.
The funeral took place from the
Berry funeral home, FELTON,, Tues
day afternoon. The Rev. N. c.
ClOugh, pastor of Canterbury
Methodist Church, Officiated. In
terment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery at Camden. Surviving
Mr. Rash are a daughter, Miss
Ethel Rash, at home, and a broth
er, William Rash, of Hartly.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Dr.. and Mrs. Laurence
Fitchett entertained a group
of friends Saturday evening
when they were "at-home" for
the first time in their new
residence on Kings Highway
to about sixty guests. From
eight until 1O:3O and beyond
that, even, an informally good
time was enjoyed by hosts and
guests. A lovely table loaded
with delectable foods added to
the pleasure, as we'll. DR.. and
Mrs. G. N. Van Valkenburg of
Georgetown, and Mr. and Mrs.
George Bringhufst of FELTON,,
were the only Out-Of-tOwn
guests.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Tech. Sergeant and Mrs.
Harry .GFeenly welcomed a son
at Fort McAndrew, Argentia,
Newfoundland, on November 8.
He has been named for his
father, and he is the first
grandson for Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Clendaniel, parents of
the former Miss Janice Glen
daniel.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mechanical transmissiOns i'm au-
tOmObiles have at least nine gears.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12
Obituary
WARREN

WARREN
The funeral of Harry Warren, 46,
native of Milford and a former
resident of Wilmington, will taka
place from the Clancy funeral
home, Chester, Pa, Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Interment will
be in LswncrOft Cemetery. Mr..
Warren, who lived in LinwOOd,
died Monday, November s. Surviv-
ing are a son, Harry Warren, Jr.;
two daughters, Hazel and jeanne
Warren, at home, and two brothers.
Charles and James Warren, of
ClaymOnt. Mr.. Warren had been
employed at the Sinclair refinery
about Is years.
PRETTYMAN
Mrs. MOllie NJ. Prettyman, widow
of Frank J. Prettyman, who served
at one time as a member of the
Delaware Legislature, died Friday,
November 5, at her home in Farm
ingtOn. She was Sc years old. Fu-
neral services were held on Mon
day afternoon at the Berry funeral
home, FELTON,. Interment followed
in Hollywood Cemetery, Harring
ton. Mrs. Prettyman is survived
by a son, Harry H. Prettyman, of
WestOver Hills, vice-president of
the firm of Mansure and Pretty
man, Wilmington; a sister, Mrs.
Henry r. Case of DOylestOwn, Pa. :;
a niece, Mrs. Edward Trice, of Mil
ford, and a nephew, Col. ZebulOn
Hopkins, Marine Corps, now sta
toned in California.
-
MCGEE
The funeral of William p. d.
Mcgee, 76, of Newport, took place
from the Nichols funeral home
that town, Wednesday afternoon
The Rev. F. D. Milbury, pastor OF
Newport Methodist Churhc, and
the Rev. Alex Boyer, rector of St
James Episcopal Church, Newport
Officiated. Interment was made in
st. James Cemetery November 6
Mr. Mcgee died at his home Satur-
day, November 6. A native of Mil
ton, he had lived in Newport most
of his life. He had been employed
by Hilles and Jones Company anC
later by Pusey and Jones until his
retirement a few years ago. His
wife, Harriet Smith Mcgee, dieC
in 1897. He leaves no immediate
relatives.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mrs. T. Scott Purse of Sea-
ford included several guests
from Milford in her list of
those who attended the bridge
party and luncheon which she
gave at her home Wednesday
and on Thursday. Included
were Mrs. Edwin Messick,
Mrs. 1. D. Short, Mrs. Wilson
S. Vinyard, Mrs. Carlisle
Collins, Mrs. Frank r. Grier
and Mrs. G. Marshall Town
send.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Skip Mayhem entertained
the members of the three foot
ball teams and their dates
Friday evening at his home on
North Walnut street, after the
local game. That must have
made crowd. They had a
wonderful time in the play
room of the Mayhem home
where shuttle board affords
much enjoyment. OF course the
food was a part of the fun and
all made a happy evening for
the team and their girls. Sew
eral of the members attended
the game in Wilmington on
Sunday of the Clippers and the
Paterson, N. j., team.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hallett
welcomed a son in Memorial
Hospital on the 3rd, and he
has been named John Smith
Hallett, Jr. Mrs. Hallett is
the former Miss Alice FOres-
man.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin G. Bur-
ton were in Philadelphia on
Tuesday evening for the an
nual party of the Sunshine
Club of the Geuting Shoe
Company, which was given at
the Warwick Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rust and
daughter Dorothy and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred ZOtt and daughter spent Sun
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. s.
F, Collision at Blanchards,
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Miss Elizabeth Wharton went
back to her school and studies at
West Chester on Wednesday of
last week. She was accompanied
as far as Philadelphia by Miss
Gladys Perry, who spent the day
in shopping.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall are
the proud parents of a son
born in Memorial Hospital on
November 6. He has been
named John Willis Hall. Mrs.
Hall is the former Miss Phyl-
lis Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Dra-
per, III, celebrated their sixth
wedding anniversary on Sun
day. Helping them with the
celebration we're a large num-
Der of their friends and their
children, numbering 81. Din
ner and a good time out-Of-
doors was enjoyed by all.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Wilkins, Mrs. Frank Clendan-
iel and Mrs. Harold Short.
Not able to be present were
Miss Iva Short, of George
town; Mrs. Thomas Bennett,
of RehObOth, and Mrs. William
A. Minner, Of Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Miss Elizabeth Hammond,
supposing she was having a
birthday dinner Tuesday eve
ming at the Friendly Restau-
rant where she had been in
vited by Mrs. Robert Griffith,
was surprised to find Miss
Isabel Hauser, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert POstles, Miss Mildred
Hammond, Mrs. J. POstles
Hammond and Miss Edna
Barker also ready to have
dinner with her. Dinner was
served at $3.50, with Mrs. Grit
fifth hostess for all.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hayes of
Houston have received a letter
from their son, Archie, a private
in the American Army in France,
stating that he was wounded in
the foot on October and is now
in the hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1948-11-12

Conner Mitten of Norfolk, Va,
spent several days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs H. F. Mitten of
FTederica, this week.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09
DOUer Day Celebration
Planned For May Ist
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as previously there are numerous
homes, all fronting on the street
and sheltering thei gardens and
trees in the rear.
Two inns were located here IN
the early. days. The King George
Tavern, later the George Tavern,
stood where the Court House now
stands and there was another on
the north side. Thomas Parke built
this inn early in the eighteenth
century. French Battell, the "offi-
cial pOwderer of wigs" kept tav-
ern here during the Revolution.
Parke also built in 1928 a home
which has since become famous as
"The Ridgely House" Charles
Ridgely purchased this house for
his residence in 1862 and the fam
lily has lived here ever since. Other
old homes still in use are: The
James Sykes property (178D, now
the home Of MIR. and Mrs. James NJ.
Satterfield; a frame building that
was DOver's first post office; the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. MaxsOn
Terry, which belonged to the JOSH
ua Fishers and other notables of
the past; the Richard Bassett site
and the Caesar Rodney" house,
both on the corner of Bank Lane
and The Green;" and the eigh-
teenth century home of the Miller
family, now owned by Mr.: and
Mrs. William K. Patton.
Dover has some interesting sur
yivals away from the center of
town. Up on Kings Highway we
find "Woodburn," the beautiful
eighteenth century home built by
Charles Hillyard, now owned by
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Sullivan Hall
The house is distinguished for its
fine architecture and ornamental
woodwork. The home plantation
of Nicholas Ridgely lies west OF
Dover; and twelve miles north is
Belmont Hail." The latter was
first part of a tract known as
'Pearman's Choice" and was
granted to Henry Pearman by Will
liam Penn on March 26, 1884. This
1 property changed hands severa,
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09
Kaiser-Frazer
Dealer Returns
From Willow Run

Production of automobiles at the
-Kaiser-Frazer plant at Willow
Run, Mich, during the first three
months of 194S was more than two
and One-half times greater than in
the same period last year, accord
ing to Mrs. M. M. SchlOr, Diamond
State Motors, Inc, who has Just
returned from a dealer meeting at
the factory.
Mrs. Schlor said Kaiser-Frazer
had produced more than 46.OOO
automobiles during January, Feb
ruary and March, as against 1890
during the first three months of
1947.
with its straight-line produc-
tiOn methods at the big Willow
Run plant and by acquiring it's own
sources of raw materials, Kaiser
Frazer has been able to effect i'm
pTessiVe economies" Mrs. Schlor
said. Despite rising costs of raw
materials, Kaiser7Frazer is holding
the price line, We're Offering our
four 194S models, the Kaiser, Kai-
ser Custom, Frazer and Fraze.
Manhattan, at no increase il
price.
During Mrs. Schlor's visit, the
factory turned out it's 100000 auto.
mobile from one of the two assem-.
bly, lines which are producing al
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09
Ccddrs TO Hold
Big Ceremonial
CONTINUED from flfst paqal

The Past Grand Tall. Cedars to
be announced are DR.. Walter l..
Grier. Of Milford, George S. Grier,
Of Milford, Howard w. Bramhall,
of GeOrgetown, G. Clifton Maull, of
LeWes, James X. PettyiOhn Of Mil
ford, "A. Edward Stevens Of Selby-
vile, Edward B. Green Of George
town, James w. Cannon, Of Mil
ford, DIR. Gilbert NJ. Wiltbank, OF
LeWes and /. Robert Wiley Of
Bethany Beach. Past Scribe G. Don
HOlzmueller and Treasurer Edwin
p. Messick, members Of the Su-
pTeme Forest will accompany the
Past Grands and receive the same
honOrs.
Evergreen = Forests thirty-piece
band, with Walter Wells directing,
will open the meeting around 8 o.
clock with a well-balanced pro-
gram of band music.
Following the initiation a high
class vaudeville show, furnished by
the SpOnsler Theatrical Agency of
Baltimore, will run for an hour,
featuring Patty Mack in songs and
acrODatic numbers, Capt. Shaw and
Bobby in an unusual act with a
clever monkey. Virginia Davis with
impressions Of Mae West, Jimmie
Durante and other movie stars and
Jack and Sally Taylor in a sensa-
tiOnal hand balancing act with
/ feats Of strength.
A dOWn-yonder party will follow
the show in the fire engine room on
the first floor and will be in direct
charge of Norman Collins, chief
Steward and his assistants.
Grand Tall Cedar Harrington
has requested the membership to
arrive early as he will place before
them the entire arrangements for
the annual Ladies' Night to be held
in the Georgetown High School on
the evening of April SOth, that will
begin with a full-course dinner in
the school gym at $3.50 p. m, finish
ing in the auditorium of the build
ing with the most elaborate and
expensive vaudeville show the for
est has ever engaged. The Sponsler
Agency of Baltimore is furnishing
the entertainment and the ladies
of the Easter Star the dinner.
This event is an annual affair
with the Tall Cedars and is out
standing.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09

times between 1854 and 1771, when
it was purchased by Governor
Thomas Collins on May "a, 1771.
He enlarged the dwelling to it's
present proportions in 1878, and
later as Governor Of the State he
was living here when our delegates
ratified the Constitution of the Uni
ted States. Since 1867 it has be-
lOnged to the Speakmans family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cummins Z. Speak
man are now in residence.
A little south of "The Green"
down the Kings Road Estate
street, is one of the historic
churches. Subsequent to the order
for the laying out of the town,
Penn ordered sites for two relig-
iOus orders. A Church Square"
for the use Of the Church of Eng
land became the location for
Christ Church. In 1874 the Society
for the Propagation of the Gospel
in Foreign Parts located in London
sent missionary, who supervised
its buildings. In the old churchyard
is the tomb of Caesar Rodney and
many other patriots. The Christ
Church Rectory dates from 1910.
Penn also designated that a
Meeting House Square" be located
a little west of 'The Green" for the
use of the Presbyterians. The orig
inal log structure was replaced in
1890 by the present building while
the Reverend John Miller was pas
tor. His grave and those of other
nOtables including Col. John Has
let and John NJ Clayton are in the
churchyard. 1t was here in 1892
that delegates from all parts of the
State met under the leadership of
John Dickinson, the famed "Pen-
man Of the Revolution" to draft
and adopt a constitution which was
to establish the State on a firmer
basis. When the congregation
moved to new quarters, the old
! church was closed. and has recently
been given to the State for reha-
bilitatiOn and use as a State Mu-
scum. The proceeds of this Dover
Day are being donated by the Do
yer Garden Club to the State tC
help with the fund being solicited
for the restoration of this historic
building.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09
POCAHONTAs NOTES


Monday evening. April 5th, the
Great Deputy Pocahentas, Anna
Prettyman, with her assistant,
Past Great Chief, Edith Niblett, in
stalled the elected and appointed
olhCers Of Ionic Council No. 13 60
their respective stations.
The Lodge Hall was beautifully
decorated will spring-cut flowers
and potted plants. Both the outgo-
ing and the incoming officers wore
white evening gowns, which made
a very lovely setting.
We were more than glad to well
come Sister Pearl Webb back in
our council. She was reinstated on
Monday evening, April 5th. Also,
we were glad to have the Magnolia
ladies visit us. 1t seemed like old
times. Deputy POcahontas Pretty
man and Past Deputy Niblett viii
install the officers Of Saquache
Council No. 8, Tuesday evening,
April 18th in Red Mems Hall, Mag
nolia.
The retiring POcahontas, Nora
Donovan, had a fine term. She was
on her toes early and late each
Monday evening. She had six
members who were perfect in at
tendance. Each member Of her
stan received a gift; also, the ones
who had perfect attendance. She
also. remembered the reporter Of
this column. She received many
useful and pretty gifts from her
stan and members.
Our new POchantas sister, Rae
Welsh, made a very good start. She
had all Of her stan there except
sister Emma Bennett, who is on
her way home from Florida.
Now, we must. get back Of our
new POeahontas for without full
cooperation between Pochantas
and officers, nothing will be ac-
eomplished. So let's make these
summer months the best summer
months, ever.
The reporter received a gift
from her fellow officers.
Several short speeches were
made by the Deputy and Past Dep.
uty from Magnolia and Milford
also, our retiring Pocahontas.
The officers installed were as
follows:
PrOphetess-Nora Donovan.
POcahOntas-Rae Welsh
= WinOna-ElinOr Wilson
POWatan-Pauline Lord
Keeper of Records-Edith Hall.
Collector of Wampam-Olivia
Abbott.
Trustee-Ruth Mariner
1st Scout, Emma Bennett; 2nC
Scout, Vina Maloney; 1st Runner
Edith Niblett: End Runner, Do
Wilson; 1st Warrier, Serena
Hayes 2nd Warrier, Elizabeth
Scott; 3rd Warrier, Ruth Mariner
4tb Warrier, Anna w. Prettyman
1st Councillor, Cornelia Oliphant
End Councillor, Alice Truitt
Guard of Teepee, Jennie Cleaver
Guard of Forest, Nora Jefferson.
C1ooefAod Ado oroF ,.oe,,14.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09

the rate of over a car a minute.
Mrs. Schlor said Frazer
has made elaborate preparations to
accommodate customers who are
placing orders with local dealers
and taking delivery of new cars at
the factory. Visitors, many of
whom arrive by plane at Willow
Run airport, are received at a lux
uriOus new 100000 Retail Custom
er Driveway building of tradi-
tiOnal early American design, in a
wooded park adjacent to the plant.
Customers and other visitors are
invited to tour the SO-acre Willow
Run plant in an eight-car electric
train which enables them to see
how automobiles are manufactured
in the worlds largest assembly
plant under one roof.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09

Francis Cardinal Spellman of the
Archdiocese of New York was pre-
sented with ."The Ring of the True
Cross" by Pope Plus XII, It,is set
with large sapphire surrounded
by diamonds and contains a relic
of the True Cross.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09

The custom of wearing mourn.
ing" rings, particularly in mem
ory of dead sovereigns, reached
high popularity in the fourteenth
century.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-09

CLASSIFIED Ads get results.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-02-13

Thursday from a visit to relatives
in Pascagoula.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Fuller and
children of Gautigr we're visitors
in the Ramsay-Penton home on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Q. Morris and
Ann were visitors in New Angus
ia and Hattissburg Friday night
and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Cunningham
and granddaughter, Erline Cum
ningham, attended the singing
at the Antioch church IN the
Fort Bayou community Sunday
afternoon.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-02-13

to vancleave from Biloxi, They
a year in Biloxi.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Alexander
were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd
Gamblin and family of Mt. Pleas
ant community on Sunday.
Many of the school children
are out of school on account of
chicken pox.
The following seventh grade
their fourth month; Sherry Sue
pupils were on the honor roll for
Bonham, Dorothy Davis, Opal
Walker and w. G. Groves, Jr. Az
eraging B or better for the first
semester's work were Sherry Sue
Bonham, Opal Walker, Dorothy
Davis and j. c. Harris.
Mrs. N. w. Ramsay had as
guests SUNDAY Mrs. Jerusha Bon
ham. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace RAM
say and children of Gulfport, Mrs.
Ford Ratliff and Miss Sara Mar
tina Corner of Lucedale.
The Independent basket ball
team won over d'Iberville We'd
nesday night and over Cedar Lake