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Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
DEATHS OF THE WEEK
COLT

COLT
Funeral services for Mrs. Bur
ton Colt, formerly Victoria Louise
KerEer. well-known as musician
in Cleveland, Ohio, were held on
Tuesday, March 1st, at three o.
clock in the afternoon in the Will
liam r. and Roy A. Daniels Funer-
al Home, Lakewood. Mrs. Colt,
who died on Friday, February 25th
in her New York home, was born
in Chicago, Nov. Is, 1918, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kerner. Her father was general
manager of the Fred Harvey opera
tions in Cleveland for several
years and is now in charge of the
COmpany's operations on the Sante
Fe Railroad with headquarters in
Chicago. In her childhood, Mrs.
Colt was in the movies and played
opposite Jackie Coogan in "The
/ Boy of Flanders" and other films
! The family came to Cleveland in
! 1897, when her father was made
head of the Harvey operations here.
/ lie went to Chicago three years
ago. Mrs. Colt was graduated from
Flora Stone Mather College and
the Cleveland Institute of Music.
MuSically, she began as viOlinist
and studied under Joseph Fuchs,
former cOncertmaster of the Cleve-
land Orchestra. She also studied
voice under Nevada Van Der Veer
7 tTIf n 70 " & 10
studied with the late Nine. Estella
Heilbron. For several years, Mrs
Colt was a cOntraltO in the quartet
at Euclid Avenue Christian Church
DR.. Jacob H. Coldner, former pas
tor of the church, said, on hearing
of her death, that she was Que ol
the finest sOlOists the church haC
in his long pastorate. Three years
ago, Mrs. .Glot, then Miss KerneF
went to New York to continue hel
voice studies Teachers there de
cided she was a soprano, and al
such she was working with roles
on the stage of the Metro9oiital
Opera House as her objective. Sh
married Burton Colt in December
4 IV1t. III OlCN6lCDug MIS- AIOlE Wd
well-knOwn for her recital worl
as a violinist and as a singer. Sh
played the violin in an ensembl
: in Hotel Cleveland and other plac
). es for several years. DR.. GOldne
: officiated at the funeral services
= Besides her husband, she is sUrviV
6 ed by her father and mother. Burr
al was made in the Lakewood Par
Cemetery. Mr. Colt formerly mad
:, his home near Milford where h
" has many friends.
u SIPPLE
! Nathaniel Lee Sipple, 81, retire
10 farmer, died at his home in FeltO
II on Wednesday, March End. Funel
N al services were held at the Berl
! Funeral Home on Saturday at IL
70 p. m. The Rev. Thomas B. Brinto
pastor of FELTON, Methodist Churc
officiated. Interment was made
Hopkins Cemetery near FELTON,. M
Sipple is survived by his wife, MI
of Sarah Sipple; two daughters, MI
I'd Roland H. Diefenderfer, Wilmin
in ton; and Mrs. Norman A. Burto
u FELTON,; one son, Charles L. Sippl
s. Dover; six grandchildren and fo1
y. grandchildren.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Kebea
of woodbury., N. j., announce the
forthcoming marriage of their
daughter, Patricia Adele, to George
w. Davidson, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Davidson, Sr., of
Lewistown and Carlisle, Pa
Miss Kebea is the granddaughter
of Mrs. Matte Roach of Lincoln
The wedding will take place on
June 1S at the Central Baptist
Church in Woodbury., N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
Milford Students
On Honor Roll

The following students, gradu.
ates of Milford High School. are
IN the honor roll at Beacon Col
Iege: Virginia Hall, Joseph Nc
Faul. Lorraine Mills, Jean Moore,
Anna williams and James Dickef-
son.
Miss Lorraine Mills will finish
the Beacon General Secretarial
Course some time in April.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Price of
Vernon wish to announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Mary Jane Price to Donald G. Sapp
of Houston, son of Mr.. and MRS.
William Henry Sapp, Sr No date
has yet been set for the weddlng.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
SIPPLE
w. S. C. S. News

The w. S. C. S. of Milford Neck,
will hold a meeting this evening,
Friday, March 18th, in Milford
Neck Church. There is to be a
White Elephant Food Sale. Mem
bers are asked to bring an unwrap-
ped donation and to invite a guest
for the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
DRAPER

OIAAA III
Funeral services will be held To-
day (Friday, March I'D for DR.. M.
Dalema Draper, prominent Milford
chiropractor and clubwomen who
died in Milford Teuseday at her
home on Causey Avenue after a long
illness. She was the widow of Will
liam Draper who served as Milford
mayor.
Services will be held at 2 p. m. at
Eer home. The Rev. Thomas Multi
gan, district superintendent of the
Dover District, Methodist Church,
will officiate. Interment will be in
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
DR.. Draper was president of the
Delaware Federation of Women's
Clubs from 1880 to 1892, and was a
past president of the Milford New
Century Club. She was active in the
Avenue Methodist Church.
She had travelled widely in this
country and abroad, and lectured
frequntly before organizations
throughout the state. She is survive
by daughter, Mrs. G. Edgar Wood
Of Milford, and twin grandsons, Will
liam and David Wood.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
Cardinal All
Club Thankful

The Houston Cardinal All Club
wish to express their thanks and
appreciation to the Humes Hard
ware Company for the use of their
window to display All club activ,.
ity for National All Week.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Sympathy is being express
ed to Mrs. August F. Faix,
whose father, Joseph j. Gillard.
passed away on March 2 after
a long illness. Mr.. Gillard of
Drexel Hill, Pa, visited here
a number of times, making
friends with each visit. Rev
erend John Jackson Brown. of
Salisbury took charge of the
services which were held on
Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

U. S. production of broiler chick
ems now is about four times larg-
er than in pre-war years.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11


NJ red letter day for
the physics class of
the High School.
They left early in
The morning for Philadelphia,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Locklin Huth, he of the facul-
ty and Mrs. w. Dean Kimmel.
They enjoyed the exhibits that
pertained to their study and
many other interesting things
at the Franklin Institute and
left in the late afternoon for
Delaware. After dinner they
attended the play "Showboat"
at the Playhouse in Whining
ton and then on home, having
lots of nice memories of a prof.
liable and pleasant trip. Next
week the same trip to the In
stitute for the chemistry class
is a possibility.
"
Mrs. Frank r. Grier gave
stork shower at her home on
Kings Highway on SATURDAY..
honoring Mrs. Thomas Gallo
way of Wilmington.
~
The originating members of
the local Council of Churches
called on Mrs. John M. De-
Chant on Wednesday after
noon and surprised Nher. 1t
was probably a farewell party
for these ladies who have
worked together, they being
from different churches in
town, of which Mrs. DeChant
has been a member. She was
presented with a gift which
will keep her memory fresh as
she goes to her new home in
Ohio very soon. Attending
were Mrs. w. Dean Kimmel,
Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mrs.
Charles Swain. Mrs. Thomas
e. Flounders and Mrs. Carl
Colell.
"
Mrs. Lester o. Adkins and
Mrs. Clyde Nelson entertain
ed friends for luncheon at the
Adkins home yester. Bridge
followed.
"
Miss Florence Pearce enter
tanned her bridge club this
week, having the members on
Tuesday evening at her home
on Clarke avenue.
~
Marsha Townsend, three
years old yesterday, had the
members Of her immediate
family to help with a little
celebration of her birthday at
her home on Clarke avenue.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers Deats
welcomed their second child
in Milford Memorial Hospital
on Monday, March Z. Helen
Deats she has been named.
Their first child, a boy, is Ken
meth.
~
More than hundred Girl
Scouts and their leaders viii
leave from the Milford New
Century Club tomorrow morn
ing at nine for Dover. There
they will take part in a Kent
and Sussex Rally. A program
has been arranged for th'
morning and active games, II
which the local members vii
participate, has been planne'
for the afternoon. Private ear
viii convey the girls to tn
State Capitol. The local mem
/ bers will attend church o.
March 20. Christ Episcopa
I Church is their choice for thi
! date.
\ ~
u After the basketball game Q
u Friday evening, the last Of II
h season, Ruth Kimmel invi
y ed the members, boys an
81 girls. to come to her home Q
South Walnut street, for q
"a sftor-eaue nartv to wind i
the season Also attendir
8 were Miss Pearl Hunsberg'
II and M. Alexander Glasmire.
was an enjoyable time for a
Much interest is being shoy
in the coming Of the Holl
wood Supper sponsored
the Milford New Century Cl'
which will take place in I
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Community Building on Fri
day, March 25. Mrs. James F.
Salevan is chairman for tick
cts and is a busy person these
days. This affair is for the
general public and many will
attend, knowing the fun of
such an affair. Prizes, supper,
cards and a good time are
enough allurement for every
one. Richard r. Jones of
Philadelphia will be master of
ceremonies.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
BOOTH

Funeral services were held on
Thursday for John D. Booth, 81, a
restaurant operator at PocOmoke
City, Md. He died in his home on
Tuesday, March /, after a heart at
tack. A native of Chincoteague, Va,
Mr.. Booth lived here the past 10
years. Surviving are his wife,
Mary; five sons, Leonard, of the U.
S. Army, Joseph, John, Edward and
Alfred, all of Pocomoke City; one
daughter, Mrs. Marie Boyd, Phila-
.delphia; one brother, Alfred, Chin
colleague; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie
Payne, Pocomoke City; Mrs. Ida
Tatum, Chincoteague, Mrs. Jennie
Raider, Philadelphia; Mrs. Annie
Rodney and Mrs. Matte Truitt, Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

A very wise man once said
that a constant friend was a
thing rare and hard to find,
but there are those who would
judge DR.. M. Dalema Draper
as that rare person and who
are feeling very poor indeed
by the loss they sustained in
her passing. All too few are
those whom we can count as
friends in this hurried and
harried world. She had a
number of interesting facets
to her personality and the
wish to benefit humanity was
not the least of these. She has
brought health to so many,
and the pity of it all for her
was, that her own health would
not permit her ever increasing
wish to help more. Her Judg-
ment in civic and club affairs
has been good and her council
was sought by the women of
the state in these matters. An
abounding interest in the lives
of many peoples and their way
of life made her take a num-
Der of journeys to the far
places. And when she return
ed she gave vivid pictures of
what she saw and learned. Her
interest in church work was
a definite part of her life and
these, with her home and fam
lily made her an interesting and
| pleasant person to know
Yes. we have lost a friend
! v. s. T.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. Robert A. Reed enter
tanned friends last evening at
her home on Kings Highway
for dessert and bridge and this
evening she will be hostess
again to another group of
friends.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
BOYER

Mrs. Eva Boyer, 76, widow of
George Boyer and resident of Cd
essa for % years, died ON Friday,
March 4, at a nursing home in Fell
ton where she had been a patient
for the past two years. Mrs Boyer
was a member of Odessa Methodist
Church. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Lulu Dasher of
Bear, and Mrs Elizabeth Duhada-
way of New Castle; two sons, Rob
ert S. Boyer of MarshalltOn and
Clarence Boyer of st. Georges; !;
three brothers, Amandus Darby of
Cecilton, Md; Harry Darby of Mil
ford, and Clarence Darby of Will
mingtOn, and a sister, Mrs. Elsie
Griffith of Wilmington. Funeral
! services were held at 2 o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon in Odessa Meth
odist Church with iAterment in the
adjoining cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Warren, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray L. Warren. The ceremony
will take place in West Pres
byterian Church, Wilmington,
on Saturday, March 19, at three
p. m, with DR.. A. H. Kleffman
officiating. Miss Elizabeth
Lloyd will play the wedding
music and Mr.. William An
drew Dick will be the soloist.
Miss Moffett will have as her
attendants, Miss A. Elizabeth
Via as maid of honor and
Miss Charlotte Baylis and Miss
Marietta Zolper as brides
maids. Mr. S. M. D. Marshall,
Jr., will be best man and the
ushers will be Mr.. Harry Null
holland, Jr., Mr.. James P.
Hammond, Jr., Mr.. DOlphus B.
Wilkins and Mr.. G. w. Proud.
A reception will follow at the
brides home. Miss Moffett at
tended Tatnall's School for
Girls. Mr.. Warren is a gradu-
ate of Milford High School and
attended Universities of Penn
sylvania and Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. Frank NAPLES and Mrs.
Francis Leithiser gave a de-
lightful party on Tuesday af-
ternoon and entertained again
Wednesday afternoon. They
invited guests for dessert and
followed it with bridge and
bingo. Spring flowers, many
of which were grown in local
gardens, were beautifully ar
ranged, and much admired.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11
PIPER

Alfred, the 11-mOnth-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Piper, died
Monday, Feb. 28th, at their home i'll
Broadkiln Neck, near Milton. Flu
neral services were held on Thurs
day. Interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. A. Victor Hughes of
Wilmington, has issued invita-
tions to the wedding of her
niece. Mary Jean Hughes Mof-
fett, daughter of Mr.. Earl L.
Moffett of st. Petersburg, Fla,
and the late Mrs. Emily Crooks
Moffett, to Mr., Myron Calhoun
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. Clarence Welch and
Mrs. Laurence Fitchett have
issued invitations for two
parties which they will give
at the WEIGH home on Lake
view avenue Thursday after
noon and evening of next
week.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. Harwood Jamison. en-
tertained last week. having
guests for dessert and bridge
Wednesday evening and Thurs
day afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Wednesday, March %, is the
date for the organ recital
which William Mitten will give
in Woolsey Hall at New Haven,
Connecticut. This is a part of
the requirements of the Yale
University of School of Music
for a graduate. Mr.. Mitten is
the talented son of Mr.. and
Mrs. III. Conner Mitten, who
are planning to be present for
this big moment in the life of
their son. The program will
be entirely given by Mr.. Nit
ten on the Newberry Memorial
Organ. His friends here will
be wishing him much success
for the evening. He is now or
ganist for the First Lutheran
Church at West Haven. a posi-
ton he has held for his JUNIOR
and senior years. He will COM
plete his studies at Yale in
June.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

was a
red letter day for
the physics class. of
the High School.
Erhn.. 1ne4 -
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. Lester o. Adkins and
Mrs. Clyde Nelson entertain
ed friends for luncheon at the
Adkins home yester. Bridge
followed.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Congratulations go to James
B. Clements, who is one of ten
students at the University of
Delaware who were initiated
Wednesday evening by Omi-
corn Delta Kappa Society, a
national honorary organiza-
ton, which installed a chap
ter on the Newark campus at
that time. J. Edward Murphy,
formerly of Milford. was in
stalled at the same time as one
of the two alumni members.
The honor comes for outstand-
ing attainments in college life,
with the object of bringing to-
gether leaders in the student
body and in the faculty.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Miss Florence Pearce enter
tanned her bridge club this
week, having the members on
Tuesday evening at her home
on Clarke avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Much interest is being shown
in the coming Of the Holly
wood Supper. sponsored by
the Milford New Century Club
which will take place in the
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

1t is interesting to local
friends that Howard Kitchens
has one of the leading parts
in a musical comedy which is
being played at the University
of Delaware this week. 1t is
called again It's Yester-
day" and is presented in Nit
chell Hall by the E-52 group.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

After the basketball game on
Friday evening, the last Of the
season, Ruth Kimmel invit-
ed the members, boys and
girls, to come to her home on
South Walnut street, for an
after-game party to wind up
the season" Also attending
were Miss Pearl Hunsberger
and M. Alexander Glasmire. It
was an enjoyable time for all.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

The new battery, first of two new
units of the Guard to be formed,
will be held at Laurel because of
the lack of an armory in Seaford.
Its headquarters will be at Laurel
until suitable meeting place is
established at Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers Deats
welcomed their second child
in Milford Memorial Hospital
on Monday, March Z. Helen
Deats she has been named.
Their first child, a boy, is Ken
meth.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Mrs. Frank r. Grier gave a
stork shower at her home on
Kings Highway on Saturday,
honoring Mrs. Thomas Gallo
way of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

Marsha Townsend, three
years old yesterday. had the
members Of her immediate
family to help with a little
celebration of her birthday at
her home on Clarke avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

The Hollywood Supper to be
given by the members of the Mill
ford New Century Club will be on
March 25 in the Community Build
ing. Mrs. James F. Salevan is
chairman of tickets. This will be
big event in Milford. Get set
early.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

The Sunshine Class of Calvary
Methodist Church will meet on
Friday night, March IL, at o'clock.
All new officers have been select
ed by the nomination committee.
They will be ready to accept their
new officesAsO meet the old as
we'll as the new officers on the first
floor of the church.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-11

There will be a special meeting
of Blue Hen Auxiliary to v. F. w.
Post No. 6483 at the home of the
president, Mrs. Edith ]. Baynum,
3O5 South Walnut street at s p. m.
All members are urged to attend
this important meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-05-18
TOUGH ROW
PREDICTED
STATEHOOD

. WASHINGTON, May 18.--tR--
Rep Crawford tR-Mich) predicted
today Alaska is going to have ter
rible difficulty" in getting statehood
approved at this session of Con-
gress.
He made this prediction to a
House Public Lands subcommittee
Later he told reporter passage OF
Alaska, Hawaii statehood bills had
been jeopardized by -three-cor-
nered fight" between House Speak
err Rayburn (D-Texas) the Presi-
dent, and Chairman SABBATH tD-IlD
of the House Rules committee.
THE President called Chairman
Sabbath to the White House and
told him to get 10 bills, including
Alaskan statehood, before the House
for action Crawford told a report
er.
He did not mention Hawaii, and
thereby produced most beautiful
setup for both bills to be killed"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-05-18
Charges Made Russia Starting New BLockad
Boy Gets Head Stuck Between
Cirders on Railroad TresiIe;
(ommction Caused Thereby


SEATTLE, May l8.-tR- Seven
year-old Jimmy Albright climbed up
under a railroad trestle last night
and stuck his head in a gap be-
tween two Orders.
Here is what followed:
A Great Northern mail train was
tagged to a stop down the tracks.
A firetruck screamed to the scene.
Police cars and ambulances wall
ed to halt.
Railroad crews rushed to the
bridge.
Traffic jammed on the highway
below.
Hydraulic jacks grunted and
strained. An acetylene torch show
cred sparks.
And 80 minutes after he stuck
his head in, Jimmy pulled it out
His ears were sollen. There were
tears on his face. There was lard
on his head And in his heart was
a solemn vow never to go under
another bridge unless he had his
mother along.
A playmate Immediately ran to
the Clifton Albright home when 1t
became apparent Jimmy's head was
stuck for fair. Albright came run
ming with the lard-bucket and they
creased the boys head until 1t
was Slick as peeled egg. No go.
That little noggin was stuck in the
bridge like a stopper in a crock.
Albright called the police. Police
and firemen may have been dubious
about the message; There's. a boy
out at Ballard with his head stuck
in a railroad bridge" But they
came on the run anyway
sUp the tracks the mail train was
barreling for Seattle. An csts
duty Northern Pacific switchman,
j. A. France, tagged down z the
train and probably saved the boy 5
life. Officials said the weight of
the RATHER probably would have
crushed the youngsters head.
But the bridge fit as snug as
ever over Jimmy's head Some one
came up with an idea-cut him
loose.
A doctor administered sedative
to keep Jimmy quiet-comparative
ly, and workers wrapped towels,
asbestos and sheet metal around
him and man came up with a
cutting torch.
1t was warm. but Jimmy's moth
er told him to be a man and sit
still, which he did, and pretty
soon the workman had cut hunk
right out of the girder and Jimmy
was free.
The doctor looked at him and
said he was OK. but needed a
bath. So he rushed home and
had one. And Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bright declared they never even
bothered to tell Jimmy don't ever
do that again." .
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-05-18
RUSSIA IS
GIVEN JOLT
AT POLLS
Staggering Blow Struck by
Election Returns
Communists Lose
(By The Associated Press,

Russia, jolted by 100000 Snub
in yesterdays east German cleo
ton returned, faces Four Power
talks on Germany with lot less
bargaining power than she expected
to have.
The Communists claim a tire
mendous victory in the election,
but the fact that one-third OF the
voters went against them was a
staggering blow. 1t undoubtedly
has forced Russia to reappraise
her plan of action as she approach
es the Paris conference.
For one thing, she must weigh
new factors in deciding what posi-
ton to take on any proposal for
withdrawal of all occupation armies
from Germany.
Before the elections the Rus
slams had been reported as favor
ing withdrawal by both East and
West occupation forces, presumably
with the idea that East German
Communists were strong enough to
seize control of any Central Ger
man government embracing ali
zones.
Another question must give the
Russians pause: In an area swarm
ing with Soviet troops and Red
spies, how many Germans voted for
the Communist slate, although act
ually wishing they had the courage
to vote against it?
The one-third mo" vote greatly
strengthens the hands of the United
States, Britain and France in the
Paris meetings. They now will face
Russia's strategists, knowing that
most OF West Germans 46,000.00O
inhabitants are against Communism
and that at least 100000 East
Germans don't like it any better.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-05-18
ROOSEVELT
IS WINNER,
n. Y. POLLS
Elected 10 Congress by Ire
mendous Vote-Tdm-
many Gets Licking

NEW YORK, May 10 - R =
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Jr first OF
the late Presidents five children to
seek elective office, has launched
his political career by giving
Tammany Hall sound licking.
The 34-year-old lawyer, bearing
one of the most potent political
names in the nations history, cap
tured more votes than all three OF
his opponents in winning yester-
days goth Congressional district
special election.
Roosevelt collected ALAG votes.
3l,037 on the Liberal party ticket
and 10,109 under the Four Free
doms party banner.
His three opponents got 39,726
distributed this way: Municipal
Court Justice Benjamin Shalleck,
Democrat, 24,352; William M Nc
Intyre, Republican. 10,026; DR..
Annette T. Rubinstein, ALP, 5,348.
Sources close to Roosevelt said
he would leave by plane tomorrow
for abroad, going to Paris and
Palestine. 1t was not known how
long he planned to remain abroad.
He was not Immediately available
for comment on his plans.
His jubilant supporters, toasting
him at rallies throughout the dis
trict last night, chanted Next stop,
Albany-the Governors Mansion
and 1.-THE Next Governor of New
York. His father was governor
two terms, vatlting from there to
the White House.