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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
FELTON,
By Mrs.
Elizabeth Gleason
Phone
FELTON, 4642

| FeltOn's First Community Christ
mas program was held on Monday
night. December 10th, in front of
the new fire house, on Main Street.
The program was sponsored by the
/ FELTON, business firms and civic.
/ II included a beautifully lighted
Christmas tree, parade and Santa
/ Claus The parade was headed by
I the FELTON, High School Band. un-
der the direction of John BuTwell.
music director. Santa Claus rode
on the fire engine in the parade
! The program was largely attended.
+ Starting the program at the fire
I house, Howard Henry, principal Of
the FELTON, High School, introduced
Richard Bennett, feed merchant
and miller. Mr.. Bennett had the
honor of turning on the lights of
FeltOn's first community tree
Christmas carols were sung. then
Santa Claus gave candy and Oran-
ges to the children with the aid of
the firemen
/ The firemen are due a lot o.
/ praise on their faithful work in the
arrangements and decoration Of the
fire house and tree.
The FELTON, Avon Club will award
three prizes for the best decorated
/ homes. The judging will take place
during Christmas week.
The funeral services of John G.
Jester were held on Thursday. De
cember 18th. at pm. at the Berry
/ Funeral Home. in FELTON,. He was
90 years old. Mr.. Jester was a re-
tired farmer. and was prominent i'm
I Democratic politics for many years.
He had also. at one time been post
master of the FELTON, Post Office.
having served five years. He had
lived in this section all his life. He
was graduate of GOldey College
He is survived by TWO sons. Ashton
Jester. Of FELTON,, and Emmett Jes>
er, of Wilmington. who is connected
with the Office of the Collector of
Internal Revenue. and one sister.
Mrs. William f. Smith. of Harring-
ton. lnterment was made al Bar
rats Chapel Cemetery.
The Sarah Rebekah Lodee Will
hold their Christmas party ON
I Thursday night. December 20th.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morris. of
Georgetown were the guests of Eel
ton friends. an Monday. They a.
tended the Christmas program nj
the community tree in the evening
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
The Past In Review
News As It Was Reported In The Chronicle


Taken from December q, 1911 Isst
c. DOnnan Holzmueller. of
Malvern. Pa. and Miss Mar
garet G. HOlzmueller, who is
attending the Randolph Macon
WOmen's College at College
Park, Va, are spending Christ
mas with their parents. Mr..
and Mrs. c. ]. Holzmueller.
The Adams Express Company
is running special trains down
the Delaware Division which
are loaded with nothing but
express packages. Last We'd
nesday. they sent a train Of
ten days down the State.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry p. Can
non of Bridgeville, have issued
invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Katherine,
to Mr.. Eugene Garrison. of
Springfield. the wedding to
take place January 4th. at the
home of the bride.
zoe
A meeting of citizens of Mills
bOrO and surrounding country
will be held Thursday evening
of this week at Barker's Hall.
MillsbOFO, for the purpose of
considering ways and means of
opening the mouth of the In
dian River.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21

Miss Anne B. Wright. vice
principal of the Beacon Col
lege Secretaarial Department.
reports that Miss Gertrude A.
Shew. Milford High School.
now in attendance at Beacon
College. has been awarded the
Shorthand Club prize by the
Gregg Publishing Company. Of
New York City.
SOC
Joseph B. DickeTsOn. son Of
Mr. and Mrs. y. T. Dickerson.
of near Milford. was elected
captain of the 1892 Washington
College football team at re-
cent meeting of the lettermen
of the 1881 varsity. Dickerson
has been president Of his class
and is a member of the Phi
Sigma Tau fraternity.
An extension Of the Milford
electric power lines as far west
as Church Hill is being con-
templated This will give serv-
ices to those living on the high
way between Milford and Hous-
ton.
ooS
The Milford Rotary Club vas
entertained by the High School
cafeteria last Monday in room
324. one of the new additions.
Mattresses were two of the
Home Economics girls. Dorothy
Vibbert and Eleanor StaytOn.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
WARWICK
By Mrs. Ralph Blizzard
Phone MilISbOrO 1885

Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Esham and
daughter Glenda of GumboTo and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Wilson of Sea
ford spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. r. Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Littleton of
Georgetown were Oak Orchard Wis
itoTs Sunday afternoon. e
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Short of
Philadelphia were recent guests
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lin
den Short at Riverdale.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, born at the
Milford Memorial Hospital on De-
cember S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Collins have
novel to the Popular Thicket
farm in Long Neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Adkins have
recently purchased a farm near
ZOar and expect to move the first
of the year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21

Mrs. Elmer Smithers and
Mrs. Foster Boone of Frederick.
attended the wedding of Perry
Arts Boone. of POughkeepsie.
New York. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry Boone. Of Philadelphia.
and Miss Helen Truitt Bryant,
at Milford, on December 18th.
So0
Mrs Hettie J. Wagamon of
Milton, has a lemon tree which
is kept growing up in her room.
There is now on it a lemon
that measures 1919 inches by
ia inches. Last year this
tree grew a lemon that weighed
1712 ounces.
Firemen Band in Milton re-
organized last week for the
holidays, Christmas marriages.
and probably for the coming
political campaign.
ROa
Curry Thomas of Greensboro.
ticket agent at BridgevilIe.
moved his family there the
past week. They are occupy
ing the house owned by Mel
son SammOns. Esq.
zoe
Mrs. Annie Gordon and sis
ter. Mrs. Hammond. of Har-
ringtOn, spent Saturday in Do
yer.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21

The FELTON, Avon Club held its an
nual Christmas party in the COM
munity hall on December 12th.
The brass section of the High
School Band gave several selec-
lions. Christmas songs and poems
were presented by Lois Holden,
Patty Warren. Sammy Ludlow and
David Wood. Mrs. A. c. Dill gave a
Christmas reading and Santa Claus
was present with gifts for the
children and adults. Delicious re-
freshments were served, this end
ing a very enjoyable evening
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eel
ton Fire Co, held their Christmas
party on Friday night. December
y. at the new fire house. for the
tiremen and their families A good
attendance were present and all en-
Joyed q very delightful evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
Twenty Years Ago.

Taken from December 10, 1881 Issu
Ed. Willin Of Capitol Grange,
Dover, was elected Master of
the Kent County Pomona
Grange and installed as same,
in the Grange Hall of Capitol
Grange, on Thursday evening
Fire destroyed a potato house
on the farm of Grover Dill.
FELTON,. The house contained
about 5000 baskets of sweet
potatoes. The building and con-
tents were entirely destroyed
DR.. Catherine Cross Gray.
formerly resident physician at
Beebe Hospital, announces the
opening of her office for gen.
eral practice in the WEIGH
property on Market St
zoe
DR.. and Mrs. James A. Belts
of Ocean View. sailed on Tues
day. December 18th, on the
steamer, Olympus. for Lon
don. England. They expect to
visit Germany and France and
other places of interest and
education.
aoa
COrklin Birmingham. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Drifting
ham. of DagsbOTO. and Helen
Murray, Of Bishop. Md, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Murray, we're united in marri-
age on November 25th, at Bish-
Opville.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21

John Hall. local distributor
fOT the Standard Oil Company,
has a Maiden's Blush apple
tree on his farm. at the western
entrance of Milford, from
which he has picked second
growth apples this week.
0O0
Mr.. and Mrs. Heber F. Scott
of Houston, are receiving con-
gratulatiOns on the birth of a
fine daughter. on last Friday
in Milford Emergency Hospital.
zoe
The 47th annual session of
the Delaware State Grange.
Patrons of Husbandry, opened
Tuesday morning in the Ce,. e.
fury Club building. at Dover.
The session was opened with
Jacob II. RoOsa. Milford.
worthy state master, presiding.
Basketball at the Hudson
Theatre. Selbyville. on Friday
evenings is providing a source
of great enjoyment to the
young people.
eos
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore
of Ocean View. have rented
three rooms of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Keene during the time
they are erecting their new
home there.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
Thirty Years Ago.

Taken from December 10, 1921 Issu
The First Assistant Post
master General has advised
Representative Layton that
Bessie NJ. Davis is the only
applicant for appointment, as
postmaster at Bear. New Castle
County. Delaware, and that the
applicants appointment will
follow in due time.
SOC
Charles D. Abbott has been
elected vice president-secretaTy
of the Founders Club of Haver-
ford College, Haverford. Pa.
The Founders Club is an hon
OraFy organization composed
of men who excel in scholastic
work and who are leaders in
college activities.
zoe
The official opening Of the
handsome new school building
at StOckley will take place
next Thursday. December 22nd,
at s p. m. The building cost
about $4,000. Of which the
people raised $4,000 and Pierre
DUPONT gave them $1,000 as a
building fund
soS
Joseph PuTnell of Greenwood.
a cOlOred man. killed hog
last week, weighing $40 lbs.
and one weighing 361 lbs. The
largest killed in town so far.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
Ten Years Ago.

Taken from December 10. ts4t Issu
Joseph J. Pearce. Jr.. p
years old. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph J. Pearce. ST.. operator
of the Pearce Wooden and Gar
netting Mills at Haven Lake,
Milford, was accepted Wednes-
day for Air Corps Service. L. S.
Army. Mr.. Pearce has been
attending the University of
Pennsylvania up to his accep-
tance in the service.
eos
II was announced today that
the members of the Kent and
Sussex COtillion Club will hold
their annual dance on New
Years Eve in the New Armory
Hall on North Walnut Street.
zoe
Mrs. Whitley Jewell. Milford.
was elected president of the
Sussex County Council Of
Home Demonstration Clubs. at
the annual meeting of the Or
ganiZatiOn recently.
eos
Fire. believed to have been
caused by defective fiue.
seriously damaged the store
and apartment building owned
by the Pierce Hardware Com
Dany on South West Front
Street last Saturday evening
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21

Governor Walter ". Bacon
joined all Delawareans last
Sunday in acclaim for the
states first hero of the war
with Japan. Lieutenant George
S. Welch. 9O5 Blackshire Road,
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. John d Ken
nedy. of 81 F. 22nd g.. Will
mingtOn. are receiving cOngra-
tulations upon the birth of twin
girls in the Wilmington Mem
Orial Hospital. on Thursday
morning. December 18th. They
have been named Elaine and
Kathleen. Mrs. Kennedy was
the former Miss Gladys Pauline
ThistlewOOd. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. N. ". ThistlewOOd of
Houston.
Army and Navy officials at
Fort Miles gave a farewell din
ner in the officers mess hall
last Friday night for Clarence
A. Bader. contractor on the
construction Of buildings at
Fort DUPONT. Fort Salisbury.
and Fort Miles. He is leaving
the government service for a
private enterprise.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
Far Sighted Program

In the past 10 years 500, 900. 900
has been spent by international
Nickel chiefly on a program of
major expansion in the output Of
nickel from underground operations,
$50, 600 600 more has been author
lied, and it is expected that still
further important capital eXpendI-
lures will have to be made to COM
plete the program and to maintain
the increased capacity achieved.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-21
Famous Font

Generals ''Stonewau' Jackson and
Matthew B. Ridgway were baptized
at the same font in St. Johns Epis.
copal church, Brooklyn. N. Y.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06

By mo. o. BLUNT

THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE pleased again be obIe TO
Poetic Northwest public good spirit and good cheers
friends ready welcome oeon
intimote tolks and discussions
-. oil about things of MATERIAL INTEREST
country might reveal interesting facts and claims Our
railroads will the reasonable claim that they built America
pushing frontiers he continent TO the Poce The farm
mining industries will moke like cuim in that they
brought the fundamentals of life and right along
with the railroads.
Again the PRESS will muke bonu-fde com that hos
done full shore the growth and development OF this greet
country -counry-cs indeed hos-om and point of
telephone telegraph oufomofve industries and high
woyspus few dozen moewouId all in for shore OF the
honors.
We acknowledge all these claims being correct
this time place due emphasis and importance
AMERICAN PRESS-of which pufond TO declare
people the turbulence of these fines
would be lost without IT,
On the PRESS is nowond has always been
directly science invention economic develop
phases noiono Then why moi become
freedom? .
The Enterprise therefore greeis again and bees
your cooperation making this bigger and better journal for oil
the people.
and purpose in this revvo to present the best
and the best odces current questions
ond TO business interests of public and our
supporters.
Finally thanking oil those who contributing their time
this revival possible and mentioning only
some of these in this issue
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
2 Negroes Given Doctor
Degrees at St. Louis u.

ST. Louis.-Two st. Louis uni
versity Negro students received
doctor of philosophy degrees at
the schools 133rd commence
ment. They are Albert c. Stew
art, 81, who has been an in
structor in chemistry and re-
search associate while complet-
ing his studies for his doctor
ate in chemistry, and James H.
Kirk. 81, sociology major who
is the first Negro to complete
his entire studies at the Jesuit
university since 1t began admit
ting Colored students in 1914.
Stewart. one of the few Negro
officers in the navy IN World
War II, will continue on the
schools faculty. Kirk, the faith
err of three children will re-
turn to his home in indianapolis.
Ind, probably to teach.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
Negro Dad Of Eight
Father Of Year

NEW ORLEANS - Candidate
for Father of the Year" is
railway mail clerk Edris R. Aub-
rey. Sr., of 1859 4th Avenue,
with helpmate Mrs. Alimeda
Rose Aubrey, proud parent of
eight.
Large families run in Dad"
Aubrey's family; his mother,
Mrs. Leona Julia Aubrey, had
boys. now has rs grandchil-
dren. A New Orleans family, all
attend Holy Name Catholic
church; four of the children at
tend its parochial school.
If he has a philosophy of faith
erhood, says Aubrey, it is that
he enjoys bringing up his family
Some people like to raise pets,
such as cats and dogs. but our
hobby is raising children"
A lot of talking is done
to avoid spanking in keeping
peace and order. but. yon know.
children are children" says
tolerant dad.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
GREETINGS, FRIENDS
From the Editor

We are at It again. We could
not take II sitting down. on the
other hand, give US the oppor-
tunity and many of our prob
lens will prove to be little ones.
None is so big that II cannot be
settled at the table, with this
exception. The only attorney re-
quired for your defense is The
Truth. We have enlisted the
service of the finest newseather-
ers in the Northwest:
J. A. (Jaek) Johnson, Jno. o.
Blunt, Mrs. Betty johnson, Miss
Freddie Mae Hurd, Miss Rose
mary Tatum.
For Portland, Oregon, Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Duncan; for Yakima, Mrs.
Amanda Perry.
To each of you our sincere
thanks.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06

tern followed by the Lodge con-
tinued their past officials in office.
The only opposition in the lodge
was shown in the nomination OPP
posing the present Exalted Ruler,
Oscar Johnson. Brother Bill Tun-
stem declined freeing the present
Exalted Ruler from any opposition.
The entire roster was returned to
office unopposed.
Exalted Ruler, Oscar d. Johnson;
Esteemed Leading Knight, Irving
Higgins; Esteemed Loyal Knight.
James T. Adams; Esteemed Lectur-
in Knight, Cornelius Williams; Es-
quire, Frederick Dones; Inn er
Guard, James L. Smith; Tyler, Lem
Turner.
The above officers were installed
by Brother w. E. vrooman, Past
Exalted Ruler.
Ever Green Temple No. 157,
I.B.P.O.E.W. installed the following
officers jointly with the brothers:
Daughter Ruler. Geneva Ward;
Vice Daughter Ruler, Evelyn Will
liams; Assistant Daughter Ruler,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06

Elenore Burkes; Daughter Escort,
Genevieve Dunn; Daghter Door
keeper, Florence Dempsey; Daugh-
ter Gatekeeper, Hannah Harris;
Daughter Chaplain, Alder Bouttee;
Fifth Trustee, Zenobia Perkins.
These officers were installed by
Daughter Grand Deputy Birdie
johnson. After the installation of
officers there was a pleasant social
session enjoyed by the Brothers
and Daughters.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06

July g, at 8 pm, at the
Bethel A.M.E. Church, cor
ner of McMillen and LARA
bee Streets.
Monday morning. July 8 the
business session will open with
the Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs.
Atha Taylor presiding. Meetings
will be held at Masonic Temple
116 Northeast Russell st.
Caravans of cars will leave
the Evergreen State of Washing
ton. and pictorial Canada for
the Grand Communication.
Eleven Chapter. throughout
the Jurisdiction will have re-
representatives. in Portland for the
3-day Session July 8. 10 and IL.
Enterprise Chapter O.E.S. is
the Hostess Chapter.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
By J. A. JACK JOHNSON

We ore qofeful hoppy that the Northwest
beginning with this issue will oeon be- published weekly
unlike the Pogo Son. have not wasted our substance IN noos
living had substance 10 wos We hove however made
survey that the people of the Pacific North
soek need devoted to the welfare OF minority
talked with people who believe as we believe
10000 Negroes living in King County and approximately
$4,000 the Poetic Northwest ore not oe me neeo OF me
times requirements the hour foil to support news
devoted to best interest
We need newspaper primoy because world fodoy in
considers the condition of ofos
problems which confront minority
believe that America the greatest republic he
world hos known but TOO often the democracy breaches
applied proctce sphere OF e-eeonomic soo
moroI and eeiouswe faced with problems which ihreoen
our lives liberty pursuit of happiness Problems which
tackle individually and must be tackled through united will
and effort.
The press bostion of the civilized world For
odoy mghe Than the sword feored
the combine of other cherished freedoms 10
say the the guardian of human liberties to recognize
worth Of this service TO community and notion oke
people may be suppressed in proportion TO the
ignorance surrounding Them The greet American news
has done educate and eghen its population than
the total efforts of vost school systems
newspaper general has soesuoded the democratic
reoe religious mncre has long since pointed TO the
need special exposure of problems occurring within the ome
work of the democratic process
The Enterprise has stood beacon light through
the veors doing greet for the community
Whichever and e Poetic Northwest be- the
found the ranks of the greet and neorgreo
who laid the foundation Of Americas last frontier.
growing of this have at times become
point of otu but foh and burning desire
Of importance have the Of fhe people told and
corded the period of smoke signals and ndon
signs. .
few public spirited people gliding financially until
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Without subscriptions survive We
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Any worthwhile coming from citizen we will gladly print
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
Governors Secretary

Mrs. Ruth Williams, mother.
of a 17-year-oId girl and active
in Catholic organizations, has
been named private secretary to
Gov. Paul A. Dever Of Massa-
chusetts. She is the first MEM
Der of the Negro race to hold
that post. Mrs. Williams is a
veteran of 10 years service with
the Massachusetts, government.
At one time she served as secre-
tary to the Rev. George M. Muir
ply, Sd, of the Jesuit Missions,
Boston.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
Gets Papal Honor

The Papal cross Pro Ecclesia
ct Pontifice was awarded to
Mrs. Lydia Nicholas, 75-year-old
colored woman, teacher at a
Catholic mission school In Co
Iumbia, Va, since 1904. II is the
first time in the 13o-year history
of the Richmond diocese that
this high PapaI honor has been
conferred on a woman.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06

The will be nonpoisun politics Political writer's of any
Porfy who believe American democracy their
We will hove of Communism under
support your puper Help make powerful factor good
in community siute ond noton.
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WATCH FOR THE BIG
ANNUAL ELKS PICNIC
Time and Place Next Week
Puget Sound Lodge EIks and Daughter Elks Install
Officers at CoIOful Ceremony Last Monday Evening

Following their election of officers Elks and Daughter
held joint installation of officers at their hail.
662 jackson Street. Monday evening" July g. The pat
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06
PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER O.E.S.
CONVENTION IN PORTLAND JULY 8

The 18th annual convention of Prince Hall Grand Chap
ter OES of Washington and its jurisdiction will
in the beautiful City yof Roses Portland Oregon, begin
ming with the annual church assembage Sunday evening,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1951-07-06

PATRoNIzE NORTHWEST
ENTERPRISE ADVERTISERS
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1951-09-28

in no respect was he ever con-
sidered more virtuous or more re-
ligiouS or more observing than
any of the townspeople. What Sec
ret virtues or moral qualities did
he possess that the great zaddik
should so honor him? But the
chassidim dared not ask for an
answer to the puzzle. Who were
they to question the way of their
teacher and mentor?
Suddenly the Rabbi Elimelech
lifted the tallith from his conceal
ed countenance. The congregation
at once Sensed that the rabbi was
about to offer an explanation.
Silence fell upon the worshippers.
Men craned their necks in stony
expectation. From the Women's
balcony came tender weeping.
Even children, moved by the IN
usualness of the situation, re-
manned frozen to their seats.
And then the Rabbi spoke:
''The tailor, Eli, rose early this
morning and, as usual, he went
directly to the synagogue, where
he worshipped with all of us. In
the afternoon he was here in the
synagogue for mincha services.
But when he returned to his home
for the final meal before COM
mencement of fasting, he ex-
amined the diary in which he re-
corded all the sins he committed
Continued on Page 6S)
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1951-09-28

Of the town"
The surprise d worshippers
glanced at the Rabbi in frozen
silence. Eli the tailor had been one
of the ordinary townspeople. He
had never distinguished himself
in learning, or piety or aims Civ
ing. He was known to be a kindly
soul who sat chanting sacred
songs while bent over work. But