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Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

Tuesday, November %. marked
the golden anniversary of the mar
riage of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Short
Of Georgetown. The following Sun
day the children and their families
gave a dinner in their honor in
their new home on the dupont
Highway.
Mrs. Short is 66 and the daugh-
ter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth
Isaacs, and Mr.. Short is 20, and
son of the late John and Georgia
Ellen Short, of the Georgetown
vicinity. Born and lived in Della
ware their entire lives, they were
married in Georgetown in 1900.
Mr.. Short was a miller in his
younger days and served as Re-
publican sheriff in Sussex County
from 1914 to 1916, and is still ac-
tive in auctiOneering of sales and
carpenter work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Short have ten chill
dren, 13 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. The children
are: Mrs. Joseph Donath, Whining
ton; Mrs. Ralph Webb, Milford !;
Mrs. Douglas Norwood, George
town; Mrs. Horace Lang, Ellen
dale; Mrs. William Scott, Houston !:
Charlie Short of Ocean View; Hen
ry Short of Lincoln, and Harold, AL
bert and Daniel Short, Jr., of
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Short received many
nice and useful gifts. A delightful
time was had by all.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Man Is
Promoted In Army

First 1t. Ridgely w. Vane, Jr.. Of
Harrington, stationed in Munich.
Germany, was recently promoted to
that rank in the Bavarian city. His
bars were pinned on by 1t. Col.
James T. Ryan, Jr., commanding
officer, 108th Military Police Serv-
ice Battalion, of the American Oc-
cupation forces.
Lieutenant Vane received a dir
ect commission as a second Iieuten-
ant in the Corps of Military Police.
Feb. IA, 1949 He was sworn in at
that time by Capt Walter G. Runte.
Philadelphian. formerly in charge
of Army and Air Force recruiting
in Wilmington, after World War II
The Harrington officer went
overseas in Aug. 1949. Lieutenant
Vane attended the University of
Delaware and Wesley Junior Col
lege prior to returning to military
service. During World War II.
Lieutenant Vane served for SO
months with the First Marine Air
Wing in the Pacific Theatre.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Milford Grange Notes


Election of officers was held on
Saturday evening. The following
officers were elected for the com
ing year: Master, Preston KentOn;
overseer, Douglas Fry; lecturer,
Mrs. ]. S. Willis, Sr.; steward, Will
liam Michel, Sr.; assistant steward,
Eli Casner; chaplain, Mrs. Howard
r. Moore; secretary, Mrs. Clarence
E. Jester; treasurer, F. Davis Wat
son; gatekeeper, Mrs. Charles La
cey; Ceres, Mrs. Preston KentOn;
Pomona, Mrs. George Marvel;
Flora, Mrs. Donald Jester; execu-
tive committee, Preston Kenton,
Paris Kirby, Clarence Jester, S. G..
Armour and F. Davis Watson, a
holdOver.
The teachers and pupils of the
elementary school were present
and presented a most enjoyable
program on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Kern outlined the work of
the new kindergarten and the ad-
vantage to a child who is fortu-
nate enough to attend a kindergar-
ten in pre-schOol years.
Solo, Bonnie HOey.
Mrs. Jewell presented her orches-
ira. They were wonderful. They
performed on instruments made by
themselves. Toby ROsenzweig was
the director.
Mrs. Martin, the librarian, said
care should be exercised in the
selection of books for children. Sc
lect books to suit the child.
Duet by the Killen Sisters, ac-
cOmpanied by Miss Tull.
/ Mrs. Kiel displayed projects be-
ing undertaken by the home eco
nomics groups such as sewing and
designing and blocking curtain
material
Mr.. Haight explained the Child
Guidance Program.
Piano solo by Louise Grove.
Rev. Jones gave a talk on Relig-
ious Education, closing it with the
film, "The Story of the Christ
Child"
Blue ribbons were presented to
the lecturer, Mrs. Lacey for state
hOnOrs for Booster Night program.
Also to Mrs. Marjorie Fry for COM
mhnity achievements.
Worthy Master and Mrs. Long
botham, Mrs. J. S. Willis, Sr., Mrs.
l. Donald Jester, Mr.. and Mrs. Paris
c. Kirby and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
r. Moore attended the three-day
state session in Newport. P. c. Kir-
by was elected state Overseer and
H. R. Moore, state chaplain.
In the near future, Emmett c.
Kaufman will demonstrate Atomic
Defense in Grange Hall. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
This Saturday evening the an
nual Grange Christmas Party will
be held. Everyone please plan to
I be present.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Birthday Party

Johnnie Roberts, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Utley Roberts, celebrated his
ninth birthday, Saturday afternoon.
Dec. 8. The guests met their host
and his mother at Schines Theatre
at p. m, and enjoy. the movies.
Then they were driven to JOhnnie's
home where games were played
after which delicious refreshments
were served. The guest then left
for home wishing Johnnie many
more happy birthdays. Johnnie re-
ceived many nice presents. Those
present We're: Jean Rogers, Caro-
lyn Lank, Frances Lank, Bonnie
Williams, Mary Ann Roberts, Ken
ny Wilkins, John Shockley, Buddy
Hoey, Donald Webster, Ronnie
Webb. Bobby Walls, Ronnie Wyatt
and host, Johnnie Roberts.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
MilIwOOd Church Aid

The MiIlwood Church Aid and
Sunday School will meet at the
hall, December 22nd at 1880. The
Committee, Mrs. Mary Davis. Mrs
Marguerite Robbins and Mr.. Mac
Maloney. There will be a Christmas
party and gifts viii be exchanged
and also treat for the Church AID
and Sunday School.
The next regular meeting of the
wildwood Sunshine will be held in
MillWood Hall on Wednesday. Dec
ember 10th. Everyone is to take a,
gift not to exceed $50 as this is
our Christmas party. It is REQUEST
ed that a list Of Christmas actiyit-
les be kept and given to the direc-
tor. The president. requests that
al gifts for Delaware Colony be in
her hands by December 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Birthday Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rogers en-
tertained a few friends on Thurs
day evening, December 9TH, at their
home at 9Th and East Streets, Mil
ford. The occasion was the birth
day of Mr.. Rogers, who was n
years young on that day. It was
the first time that he had ever
celebrated his birthday with a par
ty. Those who were present for the
festivities were Mr.. Harrison Belts.
Mr. Reese Dickerson. Mr.. Ed. Burl-
ingame. William Welch, Clayton
Kirby, Mr.. and Mrs. William Tingle
and family. A birthday cake and ice
cream were served.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority Party

The Christmas spirit pervaded
a gathering of the Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority at its meeting on Monday
evening, December 8, at the home
OF Miss Thelma Jewell. Decorations
OF molly and candles, and a lovely
christmas tree made the room
beautiful.
Guests for the evening were Mrs.
Joseph J. Pearce, Sr., director, and
Mrs. David Greene. sponsor, of the
local group. Games were PLAYED
and lovely gifts exchanged. The
social committee served delicious
refreshments.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Hospital HOstesses

Hostesses at the Milford Memori-
al Hospital for the week on Decem-
Der 18th, are as follows:
Monday, December II: Mrs. Rob-
ert Rudolph.
Tuesday, December 70: Mrs.
Frank Grier.
Wednesday, December 10: Mrs.
POstles Hammond.
Thursday, December IA: Mrs.
Laurence Fitchett.
Friday, December Is: Mrs. Bern
ard Shortall.
Saturday, December Is: Mrs. G..
Marshall Townsend.
Sunday, December II: Mrs. Fred.
TOrsch and Mrs. Ira Garbutt.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Trophy Grange Notes

trophy Grange members were
busy last Monday night making
plans for finishing this years work
and beginning the next.
Past State Master, Paul Mitchell
and Mrs. Mitchell were present.
They brought echoes from the Nat
ional Grange meeting. told of plans
for the future, and, best of all, thev
presented Trophy Grange with fif-
ty dollars, State Grange award for
community service work done dur
ing the past year.
The lecturer is in charge of the
Christmas program, which will be
presented next Monday night. De-
cember 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Union Methodist Church

The Christmas program will be
held at Union Methodist Church
on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock,
December 21.
Santa Claus will be present.
There will be Sunday school SER
vice at 2 p. m. on Sunday, Decem-
Der II Arthur Bradley superin-
tendent. Preaching service at 8
p. m by the pastor, Rev. O'Neil.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

It better be well on
the way or Christ
mas will be catching up with
you and there will be no rea-
son afterward to think Of what
you might have done. The wea-
ther today is certainly indiea-
tive of the Christmas time and
makes one want to get out fur
coats, as have just done. and
hang it on the line for a little
air before the wearing begins.
A trip down town these even
ings, when all the lights are
on, gives even the grOwn-ups
a thrill, so beautiful is the tree
and the strings Of colored
bulbs. Yes, we are we'll on our
way to the Holy Day, and as
has been suggested, let us keep
it that, and not a holiday.
Thursday evening Of last
week Mr.. and Mrs. Elton L.
Lynch entertained a number
Of their friends at their home
on dupont Boulevard. having
buffet supper at six-thirty and
spending the evening playing
bridge. Christmas colors in
red roses, red candles and the
lovely holly were used to give
the party the holiday tone.
Present were Mrs. Dale Lingo,
sr.:, Mrs. John Cordrey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Ayers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Carmine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Belts. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Godfrey, of MiIlsboro, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Burks. of George
town, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Chamberlain of Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Roscoe Gallo
way, Mr.. and Mrs. August F.
Faix. Mr.. and Mrs. Casper
Boyce, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
zeisig, Mr.. and Mrs. David N.
Sills, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ru-
1olph, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Ja-
cobs and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Lynch.
Tonight being the last time
Mrs. E. Roscoe Calloway's
Bridge Club will get together
before Christmas, they are
making this their Christmas
party. The hostess is using
Christmas decorations and
gifts will be exchanged dur
ing the evening. It will be a
sort of farewell party, too, for
Mrs. Robert Rudolph, who with
Mr.. Rudolph, leaves on Satur-
day for two weeks in Miami.
Florida, which should be pleas
ant and relaxing if the wea-
ther is warm. The members
not yet mentioned are Mrs.
David B. Greene, Mrs. Albert
Baxter, Mrs. Bernard Shortall.
Mrs. Carlton Fooks, Mrs. Da-
vid sills and Mrs. Philip Ja-
cobs.
Mrs. Joseph J. Pearce, Jr.,
and small daughter, Kristen.
are leaving today for Oil CITY.
Pa, where Mrs. Pearce will at
tend her sister, Miss Marjorie
kuhlmann, as matron of hon
OF when she is married on
Saturday to Mr.. Alain Dunard
OF Geneva, Switzerland. Mrs.
Peace will be the guest Of her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Edward
Kuhlmann, for a week before
returning home.
Those who read the Cham
Der Of Commerce organ will
md in the December number a
very interesting article about
Flight 10" This is a round
trip to Europe Of a giant air.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Edited by
VIRGINIA S. TOWNSEND

the nOurS Lhere and back and,
what is done to make the fight
safe and the passengers COM
Portable. What makes it of in
terest locally is that William S.
Merriken is first officer of the
Flagship 947, and is the nep-
hew of Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard
and Mrs. T. Carlisle Collins.
DR.. and Mrs. James B. Ho-
man welcomed their third child
in Memorial Hospital on Thurs
day of last week and Mrs. Ho-
man returned to her home yes
terday. This new member has
been named Howard jeffrey,
and their other children are
Mike and Christine.
The engagement Of Miss
Wanda Lorraine Wilkie and
Mr.. John v. Schobelock has
just been announced by Miss
Wilkes parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Wilkie. Mr.. Schobe-
lock is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis J. SchObelOck. Miss
Wilkie is the physical educa-
tiOn instructor in the Folsom
High School in Ridley Park,
Pa. Mr.. SchObelock is stu
dent at st. Johns College in
Philadelphia. He served as an
aviator in World War II. The
wedding will take place on De-
cember q.
The Alumni bake last Sat-
urday was a financial success.
Even now there is on hand $50
and there must be several more
members who would like to
make a monetary contribution
for the scholarship that is
hoped for. Such good things
were sold and it was awell that
so many of the graduates of
Milford High could be together,
could work for a mutual cause
again and have the result a sat
isfying one. There will be an
other project early in 1851 to
complete the amount set for
the scholarship to be awarded
to a deserving graduate.
We, of the Chronicle family,
feel quite proud of the fact
that last week was the largest
issue of the Milford Chronicle
ever produced in number of
pages, in volume of advertising
and in reading matter therein
contained, a total of forty
pages in all. The schedule for
the present week calls for
fOrty-six page paper, as this is
being written. / hope these
facts brings a certain amount
of satisfaction to you, our
readers, for you are the ones
who have given us the busi-
ness and the confidence in
these very troublesome time.
Could all fields of endeavor 20
along as harmoniOusly as the
Chronicle, its employees and
its readers, war and such
would pass from the earth.
Our gratitude is ever present.
And now be reminded of last
minute gifts, the Christmas
cards to mail, the last minute
stitches on things that have to
be wrapped or mailed, the
stockings that must be filed.
the many things for the larder.
all Of these that add to the
Christmas holidays. Remember
the Christmas programs in
school and church that will
put you in the mood for the
25th. A happy preparation
week to each Of you.
Faithfully yours,
Virginia S. Townsend
Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Local Happenings

TO SPONSOR ARRIVAL-Alex-
ander Dumas Lodge No. 37S will
sponsor the arrival of Santa Claus.
Christmas Day. His pack will be
filled with presents for all the kid
dies.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
OBITUARY,
BORBECK

BORBECK
Bertha BOrbeck, age 54, passed
away Wednesday morning, Dec. 13.
in the Milford Memorial Hospital,
where she had been patient for
the past three months. Funeral
services will be held from the Lof-
land Funeral Home, Saturday. Dec
23rd, at 2 p. m. Interment will be
made in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Milford. Rev. Tull and Rev. Ralph
Jones will Officiate. Miss Borbeck
made her home in Milford for many
years and has been associated with
the L. d. Caulk Company during
part of that time. Though there. are
no immediate survivors, Miss Bor
beck leaves a host of friends who
have been tireless in their efforts
to make her last days happy.
HOWELL
Mrs. Kathryn Miller Howell. age
7S, died Saturday morning, Decem-
ber 8, at the Moore Nursing Home
in Frederick. She was the widow
of the late Thomas Hanson Howell.
End. Funeral services were held on
Monday morning from the st. Paul
Episcopal Church in Camden. Vicar
Allen Oficiated at the services.
Mrs. Howell is survived by one
son, Thomas H. Howell, 3rd. of
Tampa, Florida; two daughters.
Mrs. Henry R. Goggin of Camden.
and Mrs. Franklin K. Wills of
FallSingtOn. Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
EAR READERS:

How is the shop
ping coming along?
It better be well on
tbo 49, rsL.s4
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

TURKEYS CHEAP - Right now
turkey is about the cheapest meat
you can buy. The drop in price
while working havoc with the rails
er, who has been force feeding the
"gobblers" for the past several
weeks, comes as a boon to many
who find that "change" is coming
up short around the holidays.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

10 PRESENT PROGRAM The
Lincoln M. E. Church will present
their Christmas program, Sunday,
Dec. Gath. In the morning at 10.
there will be preaching by the pas
tor, Rev RevelIe. Immediately fol-
lowing the sermon the children of
the Primary Department will give
tnelr program, after which Santa
Will present gifts. If you have a
gltt you want passed out be sure
to have it under the tree Sunday
morning. Sunday evening at .7:3O
the Sunbeam Sunday School class
will have charge of the program
and will present the pageant "The
Nativity" assisted by the Good Will
Sunday School class and choir.
Everyone is welcome
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

POST HOME TO BE OPEN-Tbe
House Committee at the Blue Hen
Post Home has announced that the
Post Home will be open to post,
auxiliary, and social members, and
their guests, each evening during
the Christmas holidays. Live Mu-
sic" will continue to be supplied
on Friday evenings and other
special attractions are being plan
ned.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03
Plays Harlem
YWCA Benefit
BY Carl Diton for AMP

NEW YORK (ANP) The Emma
Ransom House council, Virginia
Graham Pope, director, and Alum
mai association presented Flora
Thomas, pianist, in recital Sunday
afternoon at the Fred R. Moore
Public school.
Among the items listed were
Chopin's Nocturne in G minor, OPP
81, No. l., Ecossaises, OPP 72, No.
3, Etude in C shary minor, Op 25,
No. 7 and Impremptu in A flat
major, OPP 20; Debussy's La plus
que lente and three preludes; Gen
eral Lavine, Voiles and Ministries
William Grant Stills SUNDERLAND,
Grainger's Clog Dance, Critics.
The White Peacock and Guion's
The Harmonica Player; G%ershwin's
Preludes for piano; Allegro ben
ritmato a deciso, Andante con mo-
to e POGO rubato, followed by an
other in the ampo Of the first.
Miss Thomas concluded with her
own VERSO of Gershwin's Rhapso-
dy.
Since the affair was a benefit,
the artist performed on the school
instrument which precludes de-
tailed comment. Suffice it to say
that the Ecossaises revealed nice
ties of contract in dynamics and
that, generally speaking, the art
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03
Comittee's Report On Equality In
Armed Forces Meets Approval OF
President

The Presidents committee on
Equality Of Treatment and OPP
portunity in the Armed Services
was set up by Executive Order
9981, issued on July &c, 1913.
This order declared that it was
the policy of the President that
racial equality should exist in the
armed forces and directed that
such be made Elective, as rapidly
as possible, having due regard to
the time required to effectuate
any necessary changes without eff
ficincy or morale
This five man committee headed
by Associated Justice Charles Fahy
of the U. S. Court Of Appeals, in
cludes two Negro members, Lest
er B. Granger, executive secretary
ofthe National Urban league, and
John H. Sengstacke editor of the
Chicago Defender.
Charles P. Browning of the
| Chicago Defender is consultant.
The committee now has three per-
manent and three temporary staff
members. Since the death of
Joseph H. B. Evans, who made
up the fourth member of the per-
manent staff, that position has
been left vacant. Several Negro
politicians are said to be aspir-
ing for the $500 position as as
sociate executive secretary. Fore
most in the running is said to be
Mrs. Venice Spraggs, Washington
representative ofthe Chicago De-
fender.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03
President

ton with the report of the Com
mittee on Equality of Treatment
and Opportunity in the Armed
Forces which was presented to
him at the White House last Mon
day.
The letter of transmittal in
cluded in the report stated that
services have adopted all of the
recommendations proposed by the
committee to achieve the Presi-
dents policy.
In the initial chapter summar-
izing the progress made in the
three branches Of the services,
the committee stated that Negroes
r presently serving in every
naval general rating throughout
the fleet; that these Negro ratings
r integrated with white crew
mmbers; that chief, first, second,
and third class stewards now have
the rate of petty officers; and
that stewards, if qualified, can
transfer to general service.
The new air force program has
opened up all air force jobs and
schools to Negro airmen. 1t was
reported that rs percent Of the
$4,000 Negroes in the air force
had been transferred to integrated
units.
AS Of the first of this year, the
army has announced that hence
forth Negro soldiers could qualify
for all army jobs and schools, and
would no longer be limited to as
signment in Negro and overhead
units. The army has also abolish
ed the quota systems under which
Negroes were limited to 10 per-
cent of army strength.
In accepting the report the
President said that the entire life
of the nation would be strength
ened by affording equality Of
treatment and opportunity in the
armed forces. Not only is this
right and just in the armed SER
vices, the President added but it
is ''true throughout our entire
national life"
GAS more and more of our
people have shared the opport-
unity to enjoy the good things of
life, and have developed confid-
ence in the willingness of their fell
low Americans to extend equal
treatment to them, our country
has grown great and strong
From the progress report made
by this committee, the President
appeared confident that such CT
vii rights can be accomplished in
all walks of life. He said that the
work of this committee is an ex-
ample Of "what can be accomplish
ed by a comission in this admitted
ly difficult field"
He expressed hope that the
Senate would take the report into
consideration and that it will per-
NIT this measure to come to vote,
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03
Gets State ..-
Department Job

WASHINGTON CAMP Rio
Ottley, well-known newspaper
man, has been appointed an assist
ant inthe information division of
the Department of State.
He will serve as an assistant to
E. Anderson whom he worked
with in Owl.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03

list has decided aptitude for the
smaller genre, of which the pro-
gram was replete.
Among the encores was a phan-
tasy on "Steal Away" by the pi-
anist herself. The auditorium was
very comfortably filed, and aside
from the beneficiary character of
the affair, there was a feeling that
another public school, Of which
there are far too few in the Har-
lem community, was getting ac-
quainted with the general environ
ment.
In conclusion, it is interesting
to note that Miss Thomas has add
ed during her career not only
musical but accidents studies in
such institutions and places as the
Curtis institute of Philadelphia,
Teachers College of Columbia T.,
and Paris.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03

L. R. Johnson, Negro farm agent
in Johnson County for the State
College Extension service, was in
charge ofthe event and presided
at tn program. He was assisted by
Mrs. Lucy o. Toole, Negro home
agent. During the morning, Ned
Tyler and A. V. Allen of the State
college animal husbandry depart
ment gave a demonstration OH
cutting and curing pork. County
agent John E. Piland presented
the trophy to Mrs. Sanders and
commended the group for the
progress made in handling pork.
Judges forthe show were j. A.
Jones, manager of Carolina Pack
ers, Inc, and R. T. Edmondson,
manager of Johnson County Fro
zen Food Locker, Inc. Auctioneer
was Homer Harden of %Smithfield.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-06-03
Paul.Willia1ls
In Europe

LOS ANGELES CAMP Famed
architect Paul Williams and his
family left this week for a seven
week tour of Europe. They sail
ed from New York aboard the
Isle de France.
Stops will Include France, Eng
land, Italy, Sweden, and Switzer-
land. Before leaving the west
coast the group was feted to sew
eral parties and dinners in their
honor. At it's board meeting the
exclusive Wilfandel club Of which
Mrs. Williams is general manager
lavashed them numerous gifts.
Accompanying Williams and his
wife + their daughter, Norma,
and Mrs. Williams sister, Mrs.
Charles Satchell Morris II, who
recently retired as chairman of