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The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-25
Broadway Notes
BY Conrad Clark

NEW YORK (ANP)- Harry
Bellefonte, who is credited with a
voice similar to "Mr. B." himself,
and with a personality equal to
anyone else onthe Main Stem, was
the headliner for the past two
weeks at Upton CAT Society, locat-
ed in the heart of Greenwich
Village.
Visiting the cafe, n night
last week, as the guest of Virgin
la Wicks, one ofthe country's best
publicists, whose clients include
Stan Kentan, Ella Fitzgerald, Ar
tie Shaw, Bellefonte, and many
others, I caught the "Velvet
Voice" at his best, and from the
reception given him by the scores
that packed the house, they were
also we'll satisfied. At the end of
the show, the Southernaires, guest
artists for the evening, rendered a
few numbers including, DRY
Bones", "Wall of jericho" and a
few others. They had t. return
twice to acknowledge the applause
of the customers.
Also on the bill were Ida
James, vocalist, and Enrol Gar
ner, the man with the magic fin
gers. J. C. Heard and his band
completed the bill. Among The
numbers played by Heard (on the
drums) and his band, we're "Ba-
by Lu" and Tricks With Brushes
the latter dedicated to the late
Bill Robinson.
Two numbers heard that night
at the cafe, and quite timely not
only for night club visitors but for
our diplomats in Washington as
we'll were, "Lincoln's Gettsburg
Address,, interpreted by the
Southernaires, and "Recognition",
sung by Bellefonte
This last number is 2 compost
ton by the singer, himself, and
tells of recognition as a man.,
and is sung by "1he Velvet
Voice" at all his appearances.
Back At Cafe Society
Nellie Lutcher returned to Cafe
Society again on May II, and al
so on the same bill with her are
Ray Heatherton, Cliff jackson,
onthe piano, and the orchestra of
j. C. Heard. "Mr. B" himself will
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-25

be at Bop City, May 25, and next
Tuesday, the Aston theate- will
screen "The Jackie Robinson
Story, a production of Eagle
Lion.
The Magic Voice., known
throughout Broadway as Sarah
Vaughan, the little girl who came
out of a little church choir in
Newark, N. j., after a threeweeks
stand at Bop City, at the reputed
saalry of $3.50 per week, closed
last week. Also onthe same bill
was Woody Herman and his band,
and fans kept coming nightly to
hear Sarah sing "Once In A
While, II Cried For YOU, and
many others of her top favorite
disc solos.
George Shearing and his band
are now appearing at the Apollo
| theater, as we'll as Dolly Penn
broke. On May &c, the Orioles
will appear at the Harlem show
house, and the salary is said to be
"a guarantee of $4,000 plus a
| percentage of the box office re-
ceipts for the week." Illinois JAG
quet, according to the latest news
; releases has linked a new record
ing contract with RCA Victor, for
two years, effective the first of
this month. Jacquet first signed
! with RCA in December, 1947, and
| one of his top numbers still re-
mains, "Black Velvet"
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-25
Women Hear
Edith Sampson

JACKSONVILLE, I'll. CAMP
Mrs. Edith Sampson, lecturer and
world traveller, spoke here Mon
day before 900 students at the
local high school on her trip a
round the world as a member of
the Town Hall group.
Later she addressed 500 stud
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-25

What l cans understand is the
clocking these days; with no at
tempt to discredit MI. Bailey, he
does not give the impression that
he could come within three yards
ofthe heels of old Howard P. Drew
and Roy Morse who 35 years ago
flew 220 yards in 81 and lis
seconds. Can it be the cat
omic cinder" or is there some
drink called the "Timeclock" these
track watch-watchers toast each
other with before contestants line
up for some of the races :.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-25
THE GUN
concluded from page q

pounds in his track suit Nal
Whitfield, h S disappointed me
so often since his London Olynl-
pic and European triumphs that l
selected (out-of-shape) Herb Nc
Henley, worlds record holder, to
beaat Whitfield in their recent
40O-meter match race; McKenley,
finished third to Whitfield's 46.7
which is some seconds off from
the sensational West Indians mark
of 45.9; Wonder who that Eddy
Macon, College of the Pacific who
finished second to Whitfield is??
l never ever heard the lads name
called until now? -. Mcdonald
Bailey, Greaat Britain's fast dash
err who failed to impress when the
real chips were down is credited
with racing a O:21 furlong (220
yds) in London theother day =.
, 1950-10-17

above anything which the new
conner may imagine IS a gen
uine respect for the feelings &
of others, so that there
be no fear that only
segregation can they
enjoy whatever atmosphere is
desired.
WE CONSIDER it our duty
, 1950-10-17
LET US NOT BE LULLED


OUR PEOPLE have been guIible for SO long, and in SO
many instances that people, particularly from the outside, try
very hard to continue poking things down OUT throats. II IS
clear by now that there are those in our midst who do not like
the ant-discriminatory act just passed by the Legislative AS.
sembly. This being the case, and since court action to test the
validity Of the act may be long and expensive, some people are
going to try another method, particularly in st. Croix. That
method is to work Subtly, but hard, on some of our candidates
and voters to displace those Councilmen who voted for the
bill. II that can be done, and these people have their way, then
a new set OF Legislators will be put in power, and through de-
viouS means, these conforming new lawmakers will try to
amend the nti-discrimination act. VOTERS, BEWARE!
H REASON for calling attention to this form Of trick
cry at this time is SO that the voters may be conscious Of what
plans might be in the making. It is evident that no group is
going to show its hand in such a matter. What will be done is
that strenuous efforts will be made to displace certain Council
men running for reelection. The candidates who oppose and
fight hard will no doubt even be uled into the belief that adj
wise from some quarters is genuine, yet underneath it all, the
true, sinister purpose is there working harder and harder.
MOST OF OUR people do not really know what discri-
mination means, and this is perfectly logical, since we have al
ways enjoyed a type of freedom found in few other places.
Not knowing what to look fol-, we might go along compIacent-
" until it is too late, by which time nothing whatever can be
done. Discrimination may follow a pattern which SEE our ma
tive people unable to get the normal services to which they
are entitled-cannot eat in some places, cannot buy \ drink in
public bars and restaurants, cannot sit in any part Of a public
place, and finally, pushed out Of certain jobs above a certain
level While this might sound ike the alarmists cries. yet iii
has been known to take place elsewhere, and unless we be Wig
liant, that very result might look US right in the eye.
ST. CROIX HAS always been a h~ospitable, and warm
spot, and everyone coming here, whether to visit or stay has
found kindliness in abundance. Under these conditions those
who come should be only too happy to help carry on a tradi
ton Of the purest democratic ideals and principles. Over and
, 1950-10-17

to warn candidates and voters
alike that the freedom which
we enjoy should not be tam
pered with, and that men of
self respect must be on the
alert lest they expose them
selves to the dastardly position
Of becoming tools for others.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Canterbury Club

The Canterbury Sunny Smile All
Club met at the home of Bobby
Draper on February 21.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Kenneth Richter.
1t was followed by repeating the
Club Pledges" and singing songs.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. The roll
was called and dues were collected.
Old business; All members who
were not present at the last meet
ing signed their enrolment cards.
New business: Magazines of the
10th Annual Cow Contest were
given to members who were inter
ested in joining. Our discussion for
the evening was Being A Good
Host and Hostess" led by Mrs. Rich
ter, our local leader. Delicious re-
freshments were served after the
meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Bill Chambers, Jr,
in Viola on March 21.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Rebekah Notes

March will be busy month for
the Rebekahs. A covered dish sup
per has been planned for March
9Th, when all Rebekahs and their
husbands are invited to attend.
Each persons attending will bring
a covered dish and their place set
tings. Mrs. Donald Jester will act
as chairman which primoses an en-
jOyable affair.
On March 23rd, the Lodge will
celebrate the birthday of Schuyler
Colfax, the Founder of Rebekah
Fellowship with an appropriate
program, with Mrs. Walter Steven
son chairman. Mrs. Paris Kirby
will serve as refreshment chairman.
Bring or send all donation books
to Mrs. Donald Jester, Mrs. Fran
els Killen or Mrs. Helen Deputy on
or before March 9th, as that is the
drawing date for the lovely over
night bag.
All members will attend, meeting
at their Churches on April 9Th,
Holy Thursday. Installation of Off
GERS on April 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
OBITUARY
MIRCH

AM4LkOLl
Mrs. Halle B. Mirch, 76. died at
her home in HarbesOn, Friday. Feb
ruary "a, after a long illness. She
was a lifelong member of the
Beaver Dam Church and taught
Sunday school there a number of
years.
She was the daughter of the late
Daniel Rash and Harriet B. Rash.
She is survived by her husband,
Hiram w. Mirch; one son. William
I. Mirch of Wilmington, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Joseph Paynter of will
mlngtOn; one grandson, one great
grandson; five sisters, Mrs. Elva
M. Mcgee of HarbesOn, Mrs. Sallie
Foote of Camden, Mrs. Charles r.
Dutton, of Milton, Mrs. Leora Sui
llvan of San Pedro, California, and
Mrs. John Monroe of PHILADELPHIA: !:
two brothers, Finfeld S. Rash of
San Pedro, California, and Edward
b. Rash of Harrington.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at Beaver Dam
Church, HarbesOn, at 2 p. m, with
the Rev. George, a former pastor
OF that church, officiating. Inter
ment was made in the Beaver Dam
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Displaced Persons
Worker To Speak
AT Milford Church

The Mems Association and the
Women's Association are Joining
for a planned covered dish supper
on Tuesday evening, March 9TH, at
$3.50 in the evening. A fine evening
Of entertainment and good time
is planned. Mrs. AL Nutter will
give historical sketches and Mr..
John Tooker viii sing. The event
Of the evening will be a talk bv
Mrs. Fred J. Forrell, Of New York
City, who will be the guest speaker
Of the night. Mrs. Forrell and her
husband had narrowing experiences
as refugees from the Nazis, spent
time in refugee camps, and finally
came to the United States where
they have done outstanding work
among refugees coming from Eu-
rope, their work being known
throughout the country among
Presbyterians. Mrs. FOrrell is an
unusually effective speaker. She
will begin her talk about 1880. The
speech is open to the public.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03

Brodcy carried lhe nshf % ais
more experienced opponent and
drove Williams thru the ropes with
a hard right just before the end of
the first round. shortly after start
Of the second round. Brodey dropp.
ed Williams for a thrse count ana
had dropped him for anofher short
count when Referee ice Sutton
stopped the bout. The end came one
minute and SO seconds after start
Of the second round.
Of1Cials for the show. ia adff-
ton 10 Sutton. were Roy Byard and
George Vickerds. judges James a.
White. timekeeper. and Dr. 81 p.
Hoover. physician. John Bainbridns
a member Of the sponsorine ". r..
w. Post, served as matchmafar.
g1he entire card was "A. "A. q. sane
toned, with Melvin Turner. "A. IA.
u. boxing commissioners for the
Eastern Shore Area. supervising.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03

to first class playing facilities.
The Sussex County League acted
as hosts for Sundays meeting with
Paul EllingswOrth, of Millsboro,
the Sussex circuit president, pre-
siding. Present as representatives
Of the seven communities were
Drexel OrendOrf, Hickman; Adolf
phus Brittingham and Ronald Brit
tingham, Millsboro: Claude Fisher,
Frederick; Charles Lowe and Dan
DOhring, Lewes; Laurence Chris
tbpher and Jack Hallowell, FEEDER
alsburg; Roy Burris, Danny Stays
man and Bob HaFgitt, Seaford and
Dave Hugg and Frank Hall, Mil
ford.
In addition to Hickman, Mills
bOro, Frederick and Lewes, the 1949
Sussex County loop also included
Glendale, Lincoln and Fort Miles.
These last three teams will not
function this coming season. Hick-
man won the Sussex. League pen
nant in 1949 with MiIlsboro as the
runner-up; Frederick, which finish
ed third in regular season. won the
post season playoffs. Milton and
Milford were represented in the
Sussex circuit in 194S, with Milton
finishing first and Milford second =;
both of these teams competed 4.
the Mar-Del League last summer
Milton finishing in second place
and winning the playoffs, while Mil
ford finished sixth.
The 1850 Milford team will be
much stronger than either the 194S
Sussex League entry or the 1949
Mar-Del League club. Arrange
ments are now being completed fnr
sponsorship Of the local team b.
the Milford Athletic Association
owners, and operators of the lnca
park. and importation Of sufficien.
outside talent to round out a strong
club is being planned.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Happy HOmemakers Club

The Happy Homemakers Club
held its regular monthly meeting
on February oath at the Millwood
Hall, with Is members present and
three visitors. The Shawnee Eve
ming Club also attended as our
guests. The topic for the evening
was, How To Use Color In Deco
rating Your Living Room" A rep
resentative from Fineburg's in viii
mington told us how to carry out
color schemes and showed us sew
eral samples Of drapery, slip cover,
curtain, and rug materials. We were
also shown a film on the decorating
of living room.
After the demonstration the
meeting was presided over by Mrs.
Lucille Mercer, president. Il was
agreed that we give $5 to the Red
Cross, also, $5 to the Cancer Drive.
Red Cross work was distributed
among the members.
After the business meeting the
hOstesses, Lucille Mercer and
Cross Jefferson. served refresh
ments.
The next meeting will be held
March oath. The topic will be "Des-
serts With A Dairy Accent"
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03

A very good membership was
present last Monday evening. The
Noble Grand is always glad to see
you. A lot Of business was brought
up during the meeting and one
that was talked about was having
an electric sign on the front Of orr
building, which we have been in
need Of for long time.
OS
Next Monday evening, March 9Th,
there will be school of instruction
for the officers or any other brother
who wants to attend.
@O
On Monday evening, March 18th,
Grand Master ]. Stewart McLaugh-
lin and .Staff of the Grand Lodge
Of Delaware, I. o. o. F., Of Wilm-
ington, will make their official
visit. Brothers, don't forget the date
and make plans to be present on
that evening.
CO
One of those honest-to-goodness
covered dish suppers is coming up
next and will be held on Friday
evening, March Gath. All you have
to do is bring a covered dish and
SOC which entities two to eat all
they want to their hearts contest.
CO
Happen to catch hold of this one
about our Vice Grand, Clayton
Lord; He and his wife were out
riding the other evening, when
Clayton fell asleep at the wheel.
His wife spoke up and said, "I
don't mean to dictate to you, Clay
ton, but isn't that billboard coming
at us awfully fast?"
90
The dart ball team iourneyed to
Seaford Lodge last Friday night
and played a double-yolk. The first
two out of three games the Nylon-
town boys won, and then, in the
second two out of three games. we
won; so we divided the spoils and
had a wonderful time down there
They certainly are a swell bunch
OF fellows. Last Monday evening
we were host to Harrington Lodge
and those boys were just too hot
for us. They swalnped us by win
ming two games straight by the
score of Al and 81. The second
game went ten innings. Friday
night we go to Laurel and next
Monday night we play Camden on
our home grounds.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03


Annapolis, winning on a technical
knockout after one minute and fif-
teen seconds Of the first round.
william Covington, 126, Of Balti-
more, Newsome's opponent, was
floored for six count shortly af-
ter ths opening bell and referee Joe
Sutton called halt to the proce-
edings when Newsome dropped his
opponent again just a few seconds
later.
In the other perliminaries, J. w.
Brown, 155, Of the Severn River
Naval Base, scored on unanimous 3
round decision over Hugh Smith,
155, Of Baltimore; Harold Moffett
las, of Baltimore, was the winner
by decision over Melvin Jackson,
$50, Of the Severn River Naval
Base team, after three closely-cOn-
tested rounds; George Brodey 165,
a 17-year old school boy from
Laurel, Del, scored a technical
knockout over Johnny Williams,
100, Of Baltimore, and Kenny
Johnson, us, Of Baltimore won an
unanimous three round decision
over Vincent Smith, 172. Of the
Severn River Naval Command
team.
Brodey's defeat Of Williams was
in the nature Of an upset mas
much as the inexperienced Laurel
school boy was making his first
start against an opponent who had
won 10 out Of IL previous bouts.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Hospital HOstesses

The hostesses at the Milford
Memorial Hospital for the month
Of March will be members of the
Blue Hen Auxiliary. The ladies who
served this week and who have
volunteered for next week are:
Wednesday, March 1st-Mrs. Hill
da r. Cannon.
Thursday, March 2nd-Mrs. Mil
dred Hall.
Friday, March Srd-Mrs. Edith
Hall.
Saturday, March 4th-Mrs. Alma
T. Rust.
Sunday, March 5th-Mrs. Emma
W. Cunning, Mrs. Mary c. Hugg.
Monday, March 6th-Mrs. Verna
Deeney.
Tuesday, March 7th-Mrs. Ger
trude Carter.
Wednesday, March Sth-Mrs. Ed
ith Baynum.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
The Avenue Methodist
Church
~The House Of Happiness"
Roy Lawson TaWes, Minister
sunday. March <

Ea4aAta ANANA
s.ss - Church school. Wilson
Sockrider. General Superintendent.
G. r. Messick viii teach the Adult
bible Class and the minister will
teach the Young Adult Bible Class.
Other departments viii welcome the
young people and the children.
11.oo = Morning Worship. The
choir viii sing two anthem, Send
Forth Thy Spirit by Schuetlxy, and
The silent Voice" by Roma. The
minister win preach the second ser
mon in the Lenten series The I'm
expected Cross" Let your pres
ence be counted in the large con-
gregation.
7.s0-The Avenue Choir will pre-
sent the evening program Of music
in she Methodist Church at Mills
bor0. The general public is invited.
Monday az 7:S0-Friendship and
Fellowship Classes.
Tuesday at 7:S0-General Meet
ing Of the W. S. c. S.
Wednesday at 2:O5-Week Day
school Of Religion. Membership
Training Class at 4. Choir rehearsal
at 6.45.
THURSDAY at 7:30-Lenten Preach
ing Service. The sermon will be
from the topic: "The Great Re
demption." The Week Of Dedication
win be observed. The Offering will
so 10 missions.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Planning Seni-Pro
League Down State
lo1u1nusa IFon mn psgl

An eight-club circuit, including
ca its roster four hOld-Over teams
from the Sussex County League.
two former franchise-holders in
the Mar-Del League, and two new
y organized teams, is being plan
ned. The followers from the Sus-
sex County League are Hickman.
Miilsb0rO. Frederick and Lewes.
Milton and Milford are the former
Mar-Del League clubs, and Fed
eralsburg and Seaford are the new
" organized clubs. fredericksburg
and Seaford were represented IN
the Eastern Shore League up until
the recent disbandment OF the Class
ID circuit Milford was likewise
represented in the Sho' circuit
through the 194S season. Lewes A.
A.. which has been a member Of the
SUSSEX League for the past four
years. viii move into the park at
nearby RehobOth. former home
roost Of Reh0bOth's Eastern Shore
League Seahawks, last years ShO'
playoffs winners.
Milton, which won three straight
Sussex County League pennants be-
fore shifting over TO the Mar-Del
circuit last Spring, was not repre-
sented at Sundays meeting, but has
promised 70 have representatives
present az a second meeting, sched-
uled 70 be held at Glendale on
Sunday. March 18th: It is expected
that formal organization Of the
league VIII be accomplished at this
latter meeting.
II present plans materialize, the
new league should prove to be the
strongest and best balanced circuit
Of It's kind % ever function in this
section. Indications are that each
team would have adequate backing
be fplly equipped, and have access
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Births At Hospital

February 21-Boy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Todd, Georgetown; Boy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Short, Laurel.
February 22-Girl, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Short, Georgetown; Boy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Bennett, Mil
ford; Girl, Mr.. and Mrs. James lie
Gates, Georgetown; Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Denney. Milford.
February 23-Girl, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Porter, Seaford; Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Meredith, Newark; Boy,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Panuska,
Georgetown; Girl, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Lee Fleetwood, Laurel; Girl, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry S. White, Harring-
ton, (baby expired February 25,
1880; Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moore, Harrington.
February 24-Girl, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Elbert, Harrington; Girl,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baker, Jr.,
Bridgeville.
February 25-Boy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Kirby, Milford; Girl, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Edward Scarborough,
Milford.
February 26-BOy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Hamstead, Greenwood; ;
Girl, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lillian.
Seaford; Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Ellis, Seaford.
February 27-Girl, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Donovan, FELTON,; Boy, Mr..
and Mrs. Ike Smith, colored, Green
wood; Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Jackson, cOlOred, Seaford; Boy, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Eskridge, Bethel.
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Boxing Returned To
Milford Last Friday
large Crowd Witnessed Bouts
Sponsored BY Local ' PW Post

- e-NAfN fNAAssLa9gA fDUNNo
Sponsored BY Local v FW Post
Amateur boxing returned to lo-
Wer Delaware last Friday evening
at the Milford Armory and the lar
gest crowd to ever attend a local
show was on hand to welcome II
back. The seven bout card. spon-
sored by Blue Hen Post No. 64SS.
V. F. w. Of Milford, didn't disap-
point any part of the more than
300 fans who filled the local drill
nail. two of the fights ending In
technical knockouts and all the
bouts proving to be crowd pleasers.
In the three-round feature, bout,
Rebob" King, promising young
Negro middleweight from the Chin
colleague Naval Base, Chincoteague,
Va, scored his 18th consecutive
win, but was extended to the limit
by the equally hard hitting Marvin
Bearfoot, 153-pound BaItim o re
Negro. These lads had the capacity
crowd yelling itself hoarse as they
slugged it out with both scrappers
drawing blood. For Bearfoot. it was
his Bird loss in 26 starts.
Sharing fan interest with the
main bout was the three-round
semi-final, pitting Dick Banks. Of
Laurel High School boy against RI
r. King, Of the Chincoteague Naval
Base. These rivals had met twice
previously, with each taking down
a close decision, and Friday even-
ing's rubber" bout was every BIT
as hard fought as their previous
meetings. In fact, while Banks re-
ceived the decision, the official
vote of judges and referee was spl-
1t with two seeing Banks as the
winner and the third favoring King
For the Laurel lad. it was his 11th
win IN Is starts. King at 163. out-
weighed Banks by three pounds.
The main preliminary featuring
Negro featherweights, came TO an
early finish, with Tom Newsome
ia, Of the Severn River Naval Base
Milford chronicle., 1950-03-03
Mobile Power Giant

The worlds most powerful mo-
bile transformer-capable Of hand
ling 10000 horsepower Of electric
ity-is being built for the Bonne-
vile power d ministrat tion.
Mounted on a special railroad flat
car. it will move from place to
place to substitute for other trans
formers taken off the line for re-
pair or maintenance.