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Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1951-02-01
DIDINS TELEFONO KAINAS

Ohio Bell Telefonu Bendroves
pirmininkas Randolph Eide pra-
mesa, kad artimiausiu laiku bend
rove prasys leidimo pakelti tele-
fono mokescius.
Telefonu irengimai dabar pa
tobulinti, nuo 1889 metu algu
pakelimai sudare per 80 milionu
doleriu daugiau islaidu, o mokes-
tbs per paskutinius 25 metus bu-
vo pekeltas tik 1917. Tos prize
zastys ir vercia prasyti leidimo,
kad mokestis butu pakeltas. Ga
lime butt tikri, kad leidmias
bus Quotas. Kick telefono kainos
bus pakeltos, tue tarpu dar nera
nurodyta.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1951-02-01
KULTURINES FILMOS

Penktadienio vakare, 500 W.,
Norwood bibliotekos patalpose,
6405 Superior Ave. nemokamai
rodomos kulturines filmos: Vie
nos misko pasakos (Vienos Fill
harmonious orkestras), Musu ty-
lusis partneris (naturalinio ga
SO istorija), sventadienis Nau-
jojoj Anglijoj (istorines ir tu-
ristines vietoves) ir Zoo - I'VE
riu spalvoti paveikslai.
Suaugusieji gall -atsivesti ir
vaikus.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Fine Program Given
At Houston Church
teontinued from fiFs, pagsl

Mr. Samuel S. Colt. Minister ~
Music. led the Congregation in
singing two beloved Christmas car
OILS. % Little Town of Bethlehem,
and SILENT Night. The Invocation
and The Benediction were given Inv
tie pastor, Rev. F. Charles LON
hohf. Jr.
This Junior Choir has undertake
en- the purchase of a new piano for
the Church. This piano is in the
Church and was used for the CON
cert on Sunday evening. This piano
was purchased from the Warren
Furniture Company. Mr.. Raw war
rem has been most kind and coDsid-
crate in being Of assistance TO this
group in their purchase.
The Offering was given 10 the
choir for their piano fund. Il was
the largest offering received II anv
single service in the history of The
Church.
The Choir appreciates the whole
hearted backing the people of this
community have given them
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Service Slants

Hollis B Taylor. hospita, corns-
man, third class. USN. son Of NJ
and Mrs. P. Lynwood TAYLOR of
Route 3. Shawnee Road Milford
recently completed a six-montb
course in Physical Medicine This
course consists of highly special
lzed training in the fundamentals
OF Physical and Occupational Their
apy.
After graduation from this
course, Taylor was assigned TO the
I. S Naval Hospital. Pensacola
Fla. In the performance of their
specially ratings. these technicians
VIII assist in the rehabilitation and
treatment of wounded and diseased
patients who have become disabled
IN the line of duty.
This course in Physical Medicine
IS one Of many offered at the L {
Naval Medical School. National
Naval Medical Center. Bethesda
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Wildwood Home
Demonstration Club

The Wildwood Home DemOnstra-
zion Club will hold their first meet
ing of the New Year on Wednes-
day. January ?. at Wildwood Hall
with q covered dish luncheon at
1880 p. m. Bring a covered dish
and your table service Each men,
Der is asked 10 please bring a dish
towel for the kitchen shower. Tie
club extends many thanks to Mrs.
Eleanor Jacobs, and her commit
tee for the wonderful improve
ments TO the kitchen with painting.
new curtains and new dish cup
board. which makes the kitchen
very pretty and cheerful. The com
mittee in charge of the luncheon
is Mrs. Josephine Savin. Mrs. Leah
Thomas. Mrs. Alice Webb. Ms.
Louise Haughey, Mrs. Uronia Car
ey, Mrs. Jennie Salevan and Mrs.
David Greene. After the luncheon
there will be a business meeting
and installation of officers. Mrs.
Laura Michel. president. will pre-
side.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

DOVER TICKET-Tba ers+ t,,u
tlcket Of candidates for city offices
@ Dc voted for az the annual mn
nlclpal election, Monday. Jannarv
zAst' was put into the field al NJ
yer last weekend. Il is sponsore5
oy group Of citizens who have
Deeh meeting regularly for several
ihontns 70 discuss city affairs
The list OF candidates on ,bi,
llcAet includes the following: For
mayor, Preston Ward; for MEM
pers OF council. First District. Gil
pert Davis; Third District. walter
4. Massey. and Fourth District
H. n. Helm. '''' io''
previously il had bes1 annonDo.a
mat {. Stanley Miken. counciID1or
from the First District and vefersn
MEMBER OF council. would be a can
diaate for reelection.
Frank Wright, a forme; mamhar
OF council. has also announced that
ne would be a candidate In ranrs.-
sent the Fourth District in cou1ci1
AT the election a mayor and ono
member OF council from each NJ tbo
Tour districts will be elected Az
val serve for a term Of two wears
indications this week were that
tnere would be other candidates in
me neld before the deadline for
Ming January I4th.
Mayor William J. Storey prev;-
cously announced that he wouId not
De candidate for reelection when
mis- present term expires This vear
cAlSO expiring are the terms Of
Woodrow Culver. 7
{ ehlmore Wilson and George r
Carroll. in addition to Mr.. NIikeu
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Proof That Americans
Are Prayer-Minded

A prayer for peace was recently
sent out by church and interfaitb
groups TO educational. political and
business leaders and was broad
cast by a nationally-known radio
team. The response was amazing
Hundreds OF thousands are now
using this daily prayer:
From the point OF Light within the
Mind Of God
Let light stream forth into the
minds OF men
Let Light descend on Earth.
From the point OF Love within tba
Heart OF God
Let love stream forth into the hearts
OF men.
May Christ return to Earth
From the center where the win A.
God IS known
Let purpose guide the little wis Of
men
The purpose which the Master
knows and serves.
From the center whISh we cali The
race OF men
out.
And may il seal the door where
evil dWeIls.
lei Light and Love and Power restore
the Plan on Earth,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

Miss Ellen Chambers was in Vi
ola with relatives for Christmas.
-
Mrs. Fred Burton will leave on
thursday for St Petesburg Fla
TO remain for several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith of
New Orleans, La. are spending thu
hoIldays with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Swain. 100 80
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Wolfram Of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. will no
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. q
NJ. WEIGH.
James q. Clements. of Baltimore
was home for the holiday weekend
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs pa
YId A. Clements.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. 0 Chancellor
and daughters. of Arlington Va
were holiday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
e. d. Holzmueller.
-
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pratt Miss
Lucille Pratt and John Lynn Pratt /
Of Red Bank, y. j.. were holiday
guests of Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt
-
Miss Virginia Smith. Of ColliDgs-
wood. \. j., has been the guest ri
her mother, Mrs. Charles swain
ana Mr.. Swain, for the Christmas
holiday. - mas
Mrs. Roy Tawes will leave on
" d n d ~ for New Windsor
-Ohh.' where she will visit Mr.. and
YRS. Charles Pierson and small
laughter. Diane Lee Pierson.
Harry c. Williams. formerly ,
eIegraph operator in Milford dur
hg the Gay Nineties. set sail for 4
>e| England port CProvidence) in
.o9S' connecting himself with the
\. !. y. F. and H. R.R. Co. remain
ng IN their employ for 50 consecu. ,
I'VE years. After serving fifty wears
d thelr service the company placed !
nm on the half century honor roll. !
WING MN a gold medal-50 year
erFlce medal. properly inscribed.
$50 lifetime gold pass. good on j
Il limited trains on the road. Let f ]
[rs OF commendation and pictures
! 'he celebrates. many officials he 7
- present, including the President i
"u General Manager. Mr.. Williams \
as rendered his resignation to The I
an To take effect January / {
'o-. linking his remaining Della O
are friends might be interested IN I
now OF his whereabouts and bio- {
aphF. pro mOted this item
tIough the courtesy of the
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Ministers Alliance

The Ministers Alliance Of the
Union Baptist Association of Del
aware and adjoining states will
hold a session al Mt. Enon Baptist
Church on Sunday, December 90.
for the benefit Of the Aged Home at
Cambridge. Md.
Rev. L. H. Raynum. pastor of
Zion Baptist Church. Cambridge.
No, will deliver the sermon at
300 p. m and Rev L. Crudup. pas
tor Of Union Baptist Church. Eas-
ton. Md. also Weeping Mary Ban
list Church, Salisbury. will preach
at 500 p. II.
All are welcome.
Dinner will be served beginning
at 300 p. IN. in the dining room
of Bethel A. N. f. Church
Rev. D. A. Downing, pastor. l.
Waters, church clerk.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
OBITUARY
RINALDI

Funeral services for Epifanio Ri
naldi. Jr, II years, who died ar
MS home near Houston early We'd
nesday morning will be held AT the
Boyer Funeral Home, Saturday al
uernoons December 18th. al a.
CLOCK IN charge of the Rev. William
MCDANIEL. pastor Of the Church of
the Brethren, Pennington. Inter
ment will be in Hollywood Gene.
tery. near Harrington. He was horn
IN Naro. Sicily Qtaly) but came 70
TINS county in May, 1921. He served
IN the Italian Army in World war
!; ne Is survived by his wife. Mrs
11aIy Z Rinaldi, and two sons.
S HHa[les and Peter Rinaldi. Of near
Houston, and a granddauohtsr
Miss Mary RinaIdi. Friends NAV cali
at the Funeral Home Friday eve
ming.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Celebrate Their 61st
Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren Of
near Glendale quietly observed
The 6lst anniversary of their we'd
dlng date on December "a. Christ
mas Eve. While there was no for
nal party for the occasion the
children Of the couple were pres
ent to extend congratulations. they
are: Mrs. Herman West of Ellen
Gale. Laurence Z. Warren of Ell
Iendale. and Ray L. Warren of
Hearty congratulations
and best of luck are wished for
this grand couple.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Covered Dish Supper

A covered dish supper has been
planned by the members of the
Slaughter Neck Home Demonstra-
ton Club for the evening of De-
cembeT 28. in the church basement
at $50 p. IN. Mrs. Walter Davis.
Mrs. Fenwick Bennett and Mrs.
Herschel Harrington, as the en-
tertainment committee. announce
that they have secured Miss Helen
Samindinger for the evening and
she Will show her slides of Germ
any. All members are cordially in
Vited TO attend this meeting which
promises to be most enjoyable.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Brownie Scout Troop

Last Thursday Brownie Sem,
Troop No. 9 had their inyestjture
ceremony and Christmas party in
me afternoon at 3:I5. Their mo-
theirs were invited. and it was a
pleasant afternoon. Refreshments
OF Coca Cola and cookies were ser
Ved' and few games were played
before the afternoon ended.
The Brownies have been busy for
TWO weeks collecting clothing. TOYS
and canned goods for family they
had chosen to help. There were
a great many things collected by
the troop. and the baskets were
delivered Friday before Christmas
by Mrs. Robert Wall and Mrs.
Lynch.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
WarringtOn'S Furniture
To Give Away $500
Yearly Custom At Reese THEATRE
New Years Eve Midnight
JambOree

one Of the highlights of the gala
New Years Eve Midnight Jamborea
at the REESE Theatre. located ar
harrington. Monday midnight. De
cember 81, as usual Warrington :
furniture Of Harrington will give
away $500.
As IN years past many theatre
ians will be made happy. going
home in the wee hours bearing
gifts from this popular home fur
niShing establishment.
According 10 the management of
the Reese Theatre every effort has
been put forth to make this the
top show of all year All tickets
are the same as last years.. 90
(tax paid.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

A number of out-of-town
guests have arrived for the
Pearce Shackelford wedding
which takes place on Clarke
avenue tomorrow at two a.
clock. Among them are Mrs
Walter Wilde Shackelford of
Durham. n. c.. Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel o. Shackelford of Raj
eigh. Mr.. Emmett W. Shackel-
ford Of Charlotte. y. c.. Mr.. and
Mrs. John D. Allen of Grotop
Mass, Mr.. Joseph Lyman Of
Wilmington. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Wolfgram of Milwau-
kee' Wisconsin. Mrs. William
o. Ryburn of Salisbury. NC.
Miss Wilma Donaldson of Phil
adelphia, and the Honorable
and Mrs. Carroll D. Kearns of
Washington, D. c. Mr.. and Mrs.
John G. Parks of Harrington
will be among the guests. Mrs.
Parks being a sister of Mr..
ShackelfOrd.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Items Of a Purely
Pers on al Nature

Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Allen. OF
Groton. Mass. are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph J. Pierce.
Mrs. Frank Grier was the guest
OF Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wakefield
at their home in Rehoboth.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Waples of
Drexel Hill. Pa, spent the HOLIDAYS
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NAPLES
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Draper of
Brooklyn, \. Y. were here for the
holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. John
c. Truitt.
Miss Sara Etzweiler. of Iancast-
err Pa. was the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Messick for the Christ
mas dance
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Brimi-
Join and sons. Of La Plata. Nd .
We're holiday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George I. Macklin.
Lieutenant Tom Fax. who IS
stationed al Camp Lejeune. y. C..
spent the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs August F. Fax.
-
Miss Phyllis Fitzgerald will leave
Saturday for PomponO. Florida. for
an Indefinite stay as the guest Of
MIR and Mrs Cyril Webb. of Mil
ford
Miss Ann Hall Wilson. who has
been in town for the past two
weeks as The guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
John N. Wilson. will return to
Philadelphia on Sunday.
Dr.. George s. Grier. of Newport
News. Va. spent the HOLIDAYS with
lis parents. Mr. and Mrs. George :.
irier- Mr.. Grier. ST.. who has been
n Memorial Hospital for treatment
eturned TO his home Pine Void"
londay.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar T. Moore
pent the Christmas holidays in
'rlnceton. New Jersey. as the
uests OF their sOn-in-law and
laughter. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Staud.
niger Also a guest for the holiday
as Mr. Gus Staudinger. of Hart
ord. Connecticut
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Mulholland.
lr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy and !
hildren and Mr. and Mrs. Harry ]
lulholland and children will arrive
ONE tomorrow after spending two :
eeks in Fort Lauderdale. Florida. /
8 guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 2
-ulholland. who are spending some [
me there. {
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Merchants Report
Xmas Business
Was Excellent
Continued from zsrzt pager

Inc Milford merchants are deem
" appreciative of the splendid san
port they received from the sbo1-
ping public not only during the
CHRISTMAS season. but throughout
the entire year. They are going to
90 everything in their power to
merit this support in 1852.
the chamber Of Commerce and
IN particular, the Christmas Feta
committee, comprising Cal BAH
chairman, Edwin L. Fisher and
i1oDert II. Yerkes. are also deeply
thankful and appreciative of the
splendid support they received A.
nencially from the Merchants in
l1tung over the Christmas cam
Daign.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

The wedding of Miss Mado-
iyn Louise Michel, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Michel.
Sr., and Mr. Ralph Baldwin
Fry. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las Fry. will take place in St
Johns Lutheran Church in
Dover on January 5th at two
o'clock. The Reverend Theo-
dOre Hafner vii; oficiate and
Mrs. Hafner gill play the we'd
ding music The maid of honor
will be Miss Tacey Jean Mar
vel Of Philadelphia, and the
bridesmaid will be Miss Esther
KentO1. Mr.. Joseph Lank will
be best man and Mr.. D. Ernest
Fry. the grOom-elects brother.
will be the usher. A reception
will follow in the social hall of
the church. Miss Michel is a
graduate of the Germantown
High School and is employed
by the Diamond State Tele-
phone Company. Mr.. Fry was
graduated from the Milford
High School and is associated
with his father in agriculture.
They will live in Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
DOUeT To Get 2 CT
Housing Developments
continued from first page,

Meanwhile an initial group Of 40
houses Is under construction in an
other development known as Morris
Estates, located on Locust Street
near the Kent General Hospital.
approval is being sought for VA
guarantees on the construction of a
Total Of 120 houses, which are to be
OF frame. with three bedrooms each.
The builder is Charles Andrews.
VINO was formerly associated with
+ 5. Gordey and Son. developers of
Gor1ey Estates, Wilmington Manor
Gardens. and several other projects
IN the Wilmington area.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Milford Grange News

Milford Grange will meet Jan
uary 8. 1852 at 1880 p. m. At that
time the Worthy State Master. Har-
~ c. Johnson. and stan, will in
stall the officers of the Sussex
County Pomona Grange and Mil
ford Grange No. 6. in Milford
Grange Han. II will be an open
meeting
Let us all work together in unity
and make 1852 one of the best
years in Grange history.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Davey Hugg Wins
Rexan Drug Contest
tcOntlnued from INST pare,

among the little girl entries. and
she and Davey Hugg received hand
some. fully-equipped Columbia
bicycles as result of finishing on
top IL their respective divisions.
Other prize winners. in order in
"hleh they finished in their diyi-
sions. were as follows: Bows
Glenn Kenton. Danny Masten, VIII.
lie SWinford. Joseph Wheatly. Alvin
Brown. Paul Peterman and Otis
Jester: Girls-Joan Kay Reed.
Orna Rae Richards. Jeanne Eypel.
Jan Baeehler, Ruth TuH. Donna
Elaine Fisher and Marlene Evans.
handsome prizes have been award
ed each Of the above group.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Program Presented
At Delaware COLONY
Continued from frs, page,

Santa Claus visited all of the cot
tages on Christmas morning.
special movie was shown to the
children on Thursday afternoon.
December p. and a Magic Show is
scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
December %. Coca Colas and cake
We're served to the children at
tending these shows by the Veter-
ans OF Foreign Wars. Women.s
Auxiliary.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
.Dairymen To Check
Lima Bean Hay Value
teontinued from first pagel

information, this will indicate some
trends that may prove helpful
Farms cooperating in the project
are Hammond Bennett, Milford,
Earl Swartzentruber. Greenwood:
ana Allison Davis. Greenwood
Other farms that could be willing
10 cooperate are invited 10 contact
the Extension Office. GEORGETOWN
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
ReUenUe Collector Has
Set Up His Schedule
touatinuea IRON first pae.,

Post Ohice; RehobOth: January :.
POST ONCE; Milton: January 8
Sussex Trust Co.; Millsboro: Ian
uary 3. Post Office: SelbyviIle.
January 10, Post Office.
western Sussex County
Laurel: January ?, Municinal
Building; Seaford: January 3, Post
Oniee; Bridgeville: January
Baltimore Trust Co.
- Wagamon. January IL. Il. IS:
:, 8. 3. 10. IL. IA, Is
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

Unreported last week was
me house warming given 10
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sale
van in their new home on
Chestnut Knoll Road on the
Saturday evening before. Many
OF their friends came bringing
gifts Of a wide assortment. and
a good evening of fellowship
followed. It was a complete
surprise to the hosts. who fell
right in with plans and had q
good time with the guests.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Local Happenings

MUTUAL SERM0N-The Broth
erhood OF Milford will hold its first
annual sermon al Mt. EnoD Bantist
Cnurch. Sunday. December Both
1891, al HOO p. III. The service
viii be conducted by Rev. d. A.
Downing.
AVENUE WSCS The Japua,,,
meeting OF the Woman's Society of
Shrlstlan Service will meet on
tuesday the Sth, at seven-thirtv in
the Social Hall Mr.. Tawes will re-
view the study Of the Book OF Acts
during the meeting and will con
tInue and finish il at the February
meeting.
CIRCLE No. : of Calvary Meth
odist Church. met Tuesday evening
al the home OF Mrs. Robert HAYES
winch was so beautifully decorated
Ior the Christmas Party. Nearly
all the members were present 10
enjoy it 80 ~
Mrs Elizabeth Poore presented
the Christmas Story in verv ef-
IectlVe manner. Mrs. Lille Hall
leader. thanked all the members
Tor the splendid cooperation which
was given her during the past wear
The treasurer. Mrs. Vinal Rob
erts: submitted a very good report
on finance. Games were played and
giIts exchanged Delicious re-
ireshments of ice cream and cake
were served by the hostess and co-
hostess. Mrs. Sophie Pace. The Jan
nary meeting will be held al the
home OF Mrs Lille Hall.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

Miss Pat Grier was the hon
or guest at a miscellaneous
shower given on Saturday by
Mrs. Edwin P. Messick. About
twenty-four guests came at
one-thirty for dessert and the
afternoon was full Of hilarity
and fun. Miss Grier's wedding
TO Mr.. Gordon Duane HOllo-
way Of Messick, Virginia, takes
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
OBITUARY
MCCORMICK

MCCORMICK
Arthur v Mccormick. age 80
husband of Ida Mccormick of MIL
FORD. passed away at his home On
the dGPont Boulevard early Christ
mas morning. Funeral services
VIII be held at his late home ar
TWO o'clock Saturday afternoon
December 20, with the Rev. Row I.
raves, minister Of Avenue Metbo-
dist Church. officiating. IntermeDt
VIII be made in the Odd Fellows
Cemtery. Milford.
Friends are requested to omit
flowers.
ar. Mccormick was a furrier bv
trade. and came TO Milford from
canada 30 years ago. Besides his
wife. he is survived by several
nie"es and nephews
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28
Happenings of Interest
Throughout Delaware

BODY FOUND-Milten q Hinton
Is OF near Bridgeyille, was found
dead last Friday morning h a field
on the farm Of Ira Bennett Death
according TO state police. was dne
TO exposure. DR.. r. T. Beckett Vas
summoned and pronounced Hinton
dead. "
HOME DESTROYED-A smsn
dwelling, repeatedly owned ami
occupied by William Marshall ar
Woodland Beach. near SMYRNA
was destroyed by fire last Thurs
day. Contents Of the dwelling also
were lost.
Firemen of the Citizens HOSE
Company. Smyrna, responded 10
the blaze, but placed no estimate
on the loss. The FIRE occurred
shortly after the noon hour and
caring its progress fremen re-
ceiYed another call to the home of
William Beamer, in Smyrna. where
an overheated stove started a
blaze Il was extinguished without
damage.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fl.
Heisler were hosts 10 several
guests on Sunday evening at
their home on Lakeview ave
nue. Buffet supper was served
at seven and a pleasant pre-
Christmas party followed.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1951-12-28

man was not at all
cooperative. but it
@ made little differ
ence if ne wanted to send rain
for it was a family day and
every one who could. got home
or stayed there any way. MANY
folks had family dinners. others
just had an easy day with
snaeks in between the un-
wrapping of gifts and the Wis
its from other members of the
family or from friends. MANY
new bicycles were in evidence
and were being enjoyed. There
was even a new sled on one
porch, put there just in case
predictions came true. On the
whole it was a satisfying dav
and when evening came bun-
dreds Of lights began to glow
from homes and from trees and
out door decorations. making
the festive atmosphere com
plete. It was a Merry Christ
mas.