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Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19
Delaware All Boy
To Go To India,

Vaughn Pierce Fox, of R. D. l.
Newark, is Delaware's 1862 Inter-
national Farm Youth Exchange
delegate, Sam Gwinn, State All
Club leader announced this week.
Vaughn will leave October Is for
India, where he will spend 6
months living and working, with
farm families.
Vaughn, 20 year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Pierce Fox is no strang-
er - Delawareans. Vaughn has
been a All Club member for 9
years and president of the New
Castle County All Junior Council
for years. He is a member of the
National Junior Vegetable Grow
ers Association, has won 2 state
awards, and was on the state dem
OnstratiOn team. He was a Della
ware delegate to 1851 National A.
H Camp in Washington.
He has lived on a Delaware farm
all of his life, attended Newark
schools, and is now a junior in
mechanical engineering at the Uni
versity of Delaware. Recently he
won his fourth state award from
the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild,
Vaughn is also active in the
Methodist Youth Fellowship, Amer
ican Society of Mechanical Engin-
eers, Delaware Rifles, and Alpha
Tau Omega fraternity.
This is the second year Della
ware has taken part in the IFYE
Program. Last years delegate
Helen Samendinger, spent the
summer on German farms. Vaughn
is taking part in the winter ex-
change with southern hemisphere
countries. He is studying Hindu
stanian and reading about India
and it's customs, so that he may dc
the best job possible as a grass
roots" delegate of goodwill. In or.
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19

Ethel Lyons Curlett, In the Pretty
man family the Oldest member
present was Mr.. w. Poole Pretty
man of Phila., and the youngest,
his grandson, Walter Poole Pret-
lyman 3rd also of Phila.
The entertainment committee; DR..
Walter Sherwin, Mr.. and Mrs. Ron
aid Fry and Mrs. Mary r. McEwing,
presented an interesting program
of games, that served as a means
of getting better acquainted and
explaining family ties. Members
were present from Pennsylvania,
New York, Delaware and Virginia.
The greatest distance travelled was
by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Lyons, who
came down from Westbury, Long
Island.
Mrs. Graham Richardson and
sons Julian and Charles Horner of
Weedonsville, Va, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Humphreys
for the weekend and the Lyons
Prettyman Reunion.
Miss Charlotte ConOway Of West
minister, Md, was home for the
Lyons -Prettyman Reunion and had
as her guest, Miss Virginia Brown
of Sandy Spring. Md.
September 9th National Kids
Day sponsored by the Kiwanis In
ternational and the National Kids
Day Foundation, Inc, will be OBJ
served by the local Kiwanis Club
on that date at the Greenwood
School at 2 pm. A few highlights
of the program will be a parade Of
decorated toys and several con-
tests, among which is a Turtle
race. The turtle must be caught
and trained by the contestant. So,
boys and girls get busy now and
get that turtle ready for the race.
The contests are open to any boy
or girl in the first eight grades at
school. The public is invited and
urged to attend. There will be fun
for all and prizes for the contest
winners. Let's attend and show our
interest in the work being done by
our Kiwanis Club for our citizens
of tomorrow. September 9th at
2 pm. is the time and there will be
more said about the program later
and watch for the posters in the
community.
The Methodist Church
J. e. Layton. Minister
Services for Sunday, September
p:
Greenwood Methodist Church;
1000 a. m.-ChuTch School. L..
c. Zych, superintendent.
The annual election of officers
for this coming year will be held
at the close of the study hour. Mrs.
Walter Lyons and her committee
will make their report.
1880 p. m. Evening worship
and hymn sing.
If you like to sing, come and
unite in the hymn-sing.
Minister'S subject "The Answer
/ to Life's Problems"
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19

der that Delewareans can share his
trip when he returns, Vaughn
plans to take a 35mm. camera and
movie camera.
Delaware families, through Al
Clubs, Home Demonstration Clubs,
Oranges, and anonymous gifts,
contributed the money for Vaughn S
trip. This money also helps ex-
changes from other countries visit
the United States. Vaughn was
chosen by a committee composed
of Harry C. Johnson, Smyrna, Mas
ter of the State Grange; Mrs. Ed
win P. Neilan, Newark, former
state Home Demonstration inter
national relations chairman; and
John Hastings, All Club leader
from Bridgeville.
\ The International Farm Youth
Exchange Program, started in
1948, is dedicated to the belief that
understanding is the foundation OF
world peace. BY giving farm youth
an opportunity to learn another
way of life by living it, the pro-
gram helps rural young people un-
derstand the problems and atti-
tudes of rural people in other
lands. The National All Club
Foundation, in cooperation with
the USDA and Land Grant Colleges
conducts the program in the Uni
! ted States.
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19
OPS Fears New
Trend In Prices

Farm income, already at record
levels, is expected to go even
higher, according to OPS.
Mainly responsible will be the
all-time-high prices for farm pro-
ducts resulting from this years
drought, combined with history
making payments to farmers
through government price supports,
and much greater income from farm
exports, the agency said.
Already these developments have
resulted in increasing living cost
to new record highs and, if cOntin-
ued, might result in a new wave of
imitation, OPS warned.
Latest Bureau of Labor Statis-
tics report food prices continued at
record highs for the ten-day period
ending August 25, OPS said, at the
same level reported for August 15,
when it was 16 per cent above the
pre-KOrean level Of June Is, 1850.
At the same time, reports on gov
ernment support programs show So
million bushels of wheat already
purchased, with a record total Of
400 million or more likely before
the entire crop is in. Some esti-
Inmates put the farmers return
from this source alone at S2.5 bill
lions this year.
In addition, buying of both fruit
and vegetable crops by Gamers and
dealers has begun in earnest, with
prices rising sharply at all levels,
OPS said. Increases of Is, 20 and
more per cent above year-agO levels
are already noted, OPS added. With
this years apple crop II per cent
under a year ago, prices as much
as 20 per cent higher to the house
wife have been reported to OPS.
With price controls barred on all
fruits and vegetables, further infla-
tiOn seems inevitable if present
trends continue, the agency point
ed out.
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19


Mr.. aad Mrs. Taylor Janney, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Wharton of WASH
ington, DC, have returned home
after a visit with Mrs. Matte Whar-
ton. Mr.. Lester Russell and Mrs.
r. E. Wiley were callers at the
Wharton home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Spence spent
Sunday in Baltimore visiting Mr..
and Mrs Wilbert Owens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Duling of
Phila.. we're weekend guests of
ME-. and Mrs r. A. Coulter.
Miss Grace Porter of Media and
Mrs. Edna Hayes entertained for
their fathers S9th birthday on Sun
day. The guests were Mr. and Mrs.
F. c. Porter and son Phillip and
daughter Nancy and Lester Porter
of Milford. Mrs. E. E. WrOten was
dinner guest. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Davis of Garden City, Pa, were
Saturday callers at the Porter
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernie Rash and
Clayton Johnson spent Sunday in
Phila.
Despite the fact that Grace
Church School was closed during
August, the attendance has been
splendid during this month. The
little vacation seems to have in
spired everyone to get back into
the fall and winter schedule with
great enthusiasm. Many new pupils
nave been enrolled. The picnic for
the Church School last Friday night
was we'll attended and enjoyed by
everyone. Refreshments consisting
of homemade ice cream and cake
were served in abundance.
The first quarterly conference of
Grace, Cannon and Bethel Charge
will be held in Houston Methodist
Church, Sept. 80, at 1880 pm. A full
attendance is requested.
The Parent-Teachers Association
of Greenwood held the first meet
ing of the school term on Monday
night. A talk, Safety Through Ed
ucation", was given by Francis
Jamison, assistant manager of the
Delaware Safety Council and a dis
tcussion on Safety" followed. The
report of the executive meeting was
given and plans for the annual baz-
aar, Oct. 3rd were made. Mr.. Om-
wake presented the new teachers
and all civic-minded people were
invited to attend the meetings and
join the P.TA. Refreshments were
served.
The Lyons-Prettyman Clan held
their 9th annual reunion at the
Redden State Park, Sunday, Sept.
/ IA. with SO present. Everyone en-
joyed very bountiful picnic din
ner at 100 followed by social chat
ting and visiting for awhile. Then
the group was led in singing by
Ronald Fry of Wilmington, accom-
panied by his wife, Louise Ratledge
Fry.
There was a short business meet
ing conducted by Mr.. Harold Welch
of Wilmington, during which oft1c-
ers were elected as follows: Pres
ident, Mr.. Harold Welch, Whining
ton; Vice President, Mr.. Ralph P,
Barwick, FELTON,; Secretary, Mrs.
Margaret P. Bridges. ROselle, and
Treasurer. Mrs. Mabel w. Houston
of PaOh. Pa.
The oldest member of the Lyons
family present was Mrs. LeOla Ly-
ons Ratledge, of Wilmington and
the youngest little Raymond Cur
lett of Bridgeville, grandson of Mrs
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19

Trinity Methodist Church:
1000 a. IN. Church School.
Frank Friedel, superintendent.
11:O0 a. IN. - Morning Worship
and sermon by the minister.
Subject, THE Tests of Christian
ity."
ST. Johnstown Methodist Church:
1000 a. m. - Morning Worship
and sermon by the minister. Sub
ject, "The Tests of Christianity"
Chuploin's chupel Methodist Church:
1O:3O a. m.-Church School. Mrs.
Flovd Macklin, superintendent.
The annual chicken and dump
ling dinner will be held on Sat
urday. September q, at 4:3O p.
m. in The Greenwood Fire Hall.
Public invited. Price, $1.25; chill
dren Csc.
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19
Reds Plans Reclamation

SAN FRANCISCO - up - Com
munist China has launched the
peasants of Northeastern Hopeh
province on a six-year plan to con-
vert vast wastelands. into forests,
orchards, pastures and farmland,
report Peiping radio broadcast.
The project calls for the refOr-
estation of 2-5O0,OOO acres of bare
land and the building of 250,000
small earth dams in an area of
$3.50 square miles, about the size
of New Hampshire.
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19
GREENWOOD
BY Mrs.
Nora WrOten
Phone
Greenwood 1921

GreenWOOd Grace, Cannon and
Bethel Methodist Charge
J. Frank Dennis, Pastor
Bethel
Andrewsville, Delaware
$3.50 am. Morning Worship Serv-
ice. Sermon by the pastor.
1876 am. Sunday Church School.
Mrs. Mary D. Paskey, Supt.
Grace
Greenwood, Delaware
$3.50 am. Sunday Church School.
Walter Mills, Supt.
lO:S0 am. Morning Worship serv-
ice. Sermon by the pastor.
Cannon
Cannon, Delaware
10:30 am. Sunday Church School.
Robert Gilbert. Supt.
1880 am. Morning Worship serv-
Ice. Sermon by the pastor.
The September monthly meeting
Of the Home Demonstration Club
was held at the home of Mrs. Min
ME Owens with Is members pres
ent and Mrs. Walton Jones Of
Bridgeville was a guest. Mrs. Albert
Humphreys was the leader. Subject,
Citizenship and our Job.
Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. Laura
Nichols, Mrs. George Hauks, Mrs.
William Carlisle Jr., Mrs. Ruth
Carol and Mrs. C. E. OchaItree
met at the home Of Mrs. N. W. Mer-
edith on Friday and made trays.
The Sunshine Glass of Greenwood
Church will hold bake this Sat
urday, Sept 20, at 10:30 am. in the
fire hall Homemade cakes, pies,
ice cream and soup will be on sale.
The Cannon Methodist Church
will serve a chicken and oyster
supper, Sept. "a, starting at pm.
Adults $125 and children $50.
The W:S.C.S. of Todds will serve
a chicken salad and ham supper
in Todds Community Building, on
Saturday. Sept. 20. beginning at
4:30 pm. Adults SIPS, children $.65
including dessert.
Don't forget the chicken salad
and oyster supper in Greenwood
fire hall, October 4. served by the
Greenwood Methodist Church. Price
Adults, SIPS, $.65 for children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Veasey and
sons of Wilmington, were week
8 end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
LOfland.
Mrs. Thomas Hawes of Baltimore
was a weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Uhler.
Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott enter
tanned at dinner on Sunday, Mrs.
Bertha Elliott, Mrs. Clara Hastings
and Mrs. Della Bussells of Delmar
and Salisbury, Mr.. and Mrs. Ver-
non Metzner and son Eddie of Sea-
ford, Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Ocheltree
and Mr.. ard Mrs. Mart Uhler.
The Sussex County Firemen's
Ladies Auxiliary meeting was held
in Selbyville this week. Installa-
ton of new officers took place with
Mrs. M. T. Uhler, past president of
county and first vice president of
state, conducting the installation.
Several attended from Greenwood
Auxiliary.
Please don't forget the Firemen's
Ladies Auxiliary are holding their
first meeting after a summer va
cation on Friday evening, Sept. 26.
in the fire hall All members are
urged to attend. The nominating
committee will present the slate Of
new officers for the coming year
Little frankie Keel is improving
after being on the sick list for sew
eral days.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Hatfield and
daughter Ellen were Sunday callers
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. BuEtOn
Case in Harrington.
Miss Clare. Lucas spent the week
end at Marcus Hook.
Milford chronicle., 1952-09-19
Jack Frees Treed Boy

NEWARK, N. J.-1P)-A woman
called police when she heard Ger
aid Grande, Jr., screaming from his
12-foot-high perch in a nearby
tree. When the emergency squad
arrived they found Gerald's right
knee securely wedged into a
crotch of the tree.
After pulling and tugging efforts
had failed the youngster was
freed when small hydraulic Jack
finally forced the branches apart.
Evening star., 1952-04-13

IN FRANCE, whaisver yev seek-yov 6a'
There's Paris-loveliest city on eartl
Discover your own special caf<s, your ow
favorite shops. while strolling her tire.
lined boulevards and side streets. Visit tn
churches and museums-dance and hav
fun at the balls musettes. Then to tn
country to majestic chateaux along tn
Loire !. to the gem-like village beaches a
along the coast. Stop at comfortable inn
sample their regional food and wines.
A trip to France now is well within you
budget. See your travel agent-arrang
for your ship and plane reservations te
day. (New air-tourist rates start May lst
This year make your dream
vacation in France come true!
Evening star., 1952-07-06

ARL.-4 BEDRMs.. 2 TILED BATHS
dsx strse Sf wooded Sedri ot oin v. on r
fireplace, screened porch. din. rm..
equip. kit. full bsmt. Close to Penta-
gon. REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE
SALE AND POSSESSION.
FRED J. GEORGE. REALTOR
GL. 6777., Sell Through Us. OK. DIAL.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
ARLEDGE BROS.
NEW 42-FT BRICK

1928 Wilson Blvd.
ia. 7-444S, IA. 5-4333
Ewes. Mrs. Fruit. JE. 3.724S
Evening star., 1952-07-06
HOUSES SALIVA. Gent }

ARL.. LORCoM LANE-Den and :
bedrms.. brick rambler; 2 baths
bsmt.. 2-car garage; level. shaded
FRED j. GEORGE. REALToR
2173 N. Glebe Rd. at Lee Hwy.
GI,. 6777. Sell Through Us. OK. 0l41
Evening star., 1952-07-06
TAKOMA PARK, $14,95O
RIVERDALE

UNI " E1EO1 I Z A1C1A
A nice brk. rambler of 6 rms. and
tiled bath, 3 bedrmS., beautiful
Handicapped lot. all modern improve
ments. Anchor fence, S19.250.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
LAUREL. MD.

All brk. home. s rms. and tiled bath
with eXpandable attic, full bsmt.,
hot-water oil heat. priced $13,750;
Evening star., 1952-07-06
S12.950

Here Is a cheerful well-kept
home in a desirable neighbor- :
hood. Large liv. rm.. separate
din. rm:. fully equip. kit; .
lovely bedrms.. tiled bath.
stairs to expandable attic. A
beautiful daylight bsmt. with
recr. rm and built-in firepl. !:
a lot that Is one to be proud
Of; cement driveway; close to
transp.,, schools and stores.
Call today.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
1880 DOWN

One block over D. C. line. New q
bedrm. semidet. brick. Today only.
AGENT. Lu. 2-e601.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
S15.95O

Dl1Nh SA1E COD
Beautiful 20-ft. hv. rm. with
open fireplace. separate fam
fly-sized din. rm.. . extra lge.
bedrms., tiled bath. spacious
kitchen fully equipped; day
light bsmt.; stairs to finished
dormer attic that can easily
be made into 2 nice bedrms.
and extra bath; gas heat.
Reasonable down payment.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
UNIVERSITY PARK

VI 11s Z A3111BOI
0229 Baltimore Ave. RiVerdale, Nd
WA. 1909. Sun. and eyes,, WA
Evening star., 1952-07-06
FOR SALE BY OWNER

rambler in Pimmit
Hills; liv.-din. comb; parquet
floors; lot Of closets; pull down
wooded area at rear Of deep lot.
Assume 4es CT loan with pymts.
$50 mo-, incl T. and I. $4,000
down. JE. 3-S2Q0. "a
Evening star., 1952-07-06
S12,950

2-bedrm. brick rambler; lge.
Hv. rm., dining area. fully
equipped kitchen. deep freeze,
tiled bath. lge. expansion at
tic; nice lot; streets and side
walk.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
IDEALLY LOCATED

IUEALLY LNJOAIEU
High setting overlooking lush green
valley and smart new homes. School
facilities blocks. Brick rambler
shaded by tall oaks; 20-ft.. liv. rm..
separate din. rm.. plus breakfast
rubber foam set for 4. Convenient
kit. has double sink. 2 maple cut
ting blocks. 3S-in. de luxe range,
refgr. with separate freezer chest.
garbage disposal and exhaust fan.
on private rear hall are 3 bedrms.
and tiled bath with tub and shower
Bsmt; has playroom area, separate
laundry rn. and outside entrance
NOWS THE TIME
TOMORROW WILL BE TOO LATE
$20,750. Call
Real Estate Service, Inc.
4763 Lee Hwy. of Glebe. Ow. 5000
Evening star., 1952-07-06
$4,000

Beautiful white frame Cape
Cod, full bsmt., recr. rm., built
in gar, 9 lovely bedrms., large
fully equipped kit; nice lot.
Call today.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
JUST PLAIN VALUE

Any way you look at this new brick
Cape Cod-It'S a buy! First: Its
unbeatable Falls Church location
Second: It's level 50x16O lot with
bearing fruit trees. Third: Its
growing family Of modest means
6 rooms, tiled bath. exhaust fan
and disposal-all this for S15.95O.
Approx. S4.250 down. Call OW.
5000.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
HOUSES EoR sALE-Mp.
peter j. hagan
$3.50
G1 90n n0WN

Cozy suburban bungalow. Q
lge. bedrms., spacious liv. rm.,
roomy equipped kitchen. stairs
to expandable attic; full, dry
bsmt.. oil heat. storm windows.
Lot approx. 5Ox200. See today.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
FALLS CHURCH
o P z N - Z

26 Houses Of Q and 3 bedrms., on
lots "a acre to g acres. Simply scall
JE. 2-2122 from It'll y and ask
for an appt. We have the house to
1T your needs.
FALLS CHURCH REALTY
121 s. Wash. St.. Falls Church
Evening star., 1952-07-06
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY :

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to
buy direct from departing
offlcer this lovely, 5-year-old
home in Fairfax. 10Oxl25
yard, partly fenced. 2 bed
rms, bath. liv. rm. and kitch-
en-dinette on 1St floor: second
floor. containing 2 rooms. is
finished in knotty pine; fun
schools; car pool to Pentagon,
Full price, S13.950; approx.
$1,000 down. Available Aug
ust 10. See any time At 10
Poplar ST., Fairfax.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
$15.a50

3-BEDRM. BRICK RAMBLER
Large liv. rm. with open
firepl., spacious fully equipped
kit. ceramic-tiled hath, full
daylight bsmt. with outside
entrance; large storage attic:
situated on beautiful corner
lot; few blocks from nice shop-
ping center. Really q cute
home. Call today.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
$11,500
ri E0n nnWN

New 2-bedrm. expandable
attic home: full daylight bsmt.;
hot-water Dashboard heat, elec.
kitchen; close to school. Out
standing terms.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
$10.500

BRICK BUNGALOW
All large rms. stairs to nice
big attic. A real home. For
Particulars. call today.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
S1T950
~rY-Rr--- -,

CHEVERLY
Detached 3-bedrm. 2-story
dwelling; large liv. rm., fam
ily-Sized din. rm., equipped
Kit: lst floor; 2 extra Large
bedrms., tiled bath End floor;
built-in garage; full bsmt,;
large screened-in porch, An
outstanding lot with beautiful
SHRUBS and flowers. A nice sec
ton OF Cheverly. Call today,
Evening star., 1952-07-06
HOUSES BY HUGHES

HOUSES BY HUGHES
POPULAR BELLEMEAD
Charming 2-bedrm. bungalow, COM
pletely redecorated from TOP to bot
tom, House is just 4 yrs. old, bet
ter than new. Truly q doll house
and only S11,45O.
BRICK RAMBLER
Brand-new 2-bedrm. rambler; idea
location. just over D. c. line: very
best construction: all latest an.
piiances. Full price only $l2,45O
WEST HYATTSVILLE
Spic and span 5-rm. bungalow: |
block from big shopping center
House is immaculate. Full bsmt
with outside entrance. S12,95O, OF
terms.
CT FINANCED
4-bedrm. brick Cape Cod, with $I1..
300 G1 loan already placed; fea
lures l "a baths. full bsmt., level lot
Should sell today.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
peter ]. hagan
REALTOR

1908 r. 7. Ave. NE UN. s5s5.
WA. 1887. UN. 1885. Open Q Till 9
Evening star., 1952-07-06
ENJOY
Something Different

See a new colonial with the modern
touch" Six really big rooms. tiled
fireplace, artistic wrought-iron
stair railing. lare closets plus din
ing area and equipped kit. are q
few of numerous outstanding fea-
lures, Big. 11.000-sq. 1T. tree
shaded lot. A sound value at S18.-
mo. Possession soon--Select now
and choose your own interior colors.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
VERY PRETTY

Bungalow. close to parochial school;
well-cared-f for 55x15O level lot; neat
flower. gardens; picnic. terrace;
shaded play area; colorful cozy liv.
rm with attractive built-in book
shelves; separate din. rm. has. white
corner china cabinets; interior of
this home has been decorated as
Colonial cottage-you will find
it q pleasure indeed! $3,000-S4, 900
will handle. Call OW. 5000.
Evening star., 1952-07-06
FOREST HEIGHTS
RIVERDALE'S BEST

4sO5 SHERIDAN ST.
OPEN SUN. 3 TIL. DARK
You must inspect this immaculate @
bedrm. BUNGALOW with very lge. iv.
rm. and din. rm.; modern KIT.
screened side porch; full bSmt
with tile floor; large attic; a
beautiful yard, 150xloO, many shade
and fruit trees; near ERGO Engt-
neering plant Out Baltimore blvd
to Queepsbury, right to 4Sth. left
to Sheridan, right to house. Call
Mrs. James, AP. 2193.
KIRKs REALTY CO. REALTORS
Evening star., 1952-07-06
ARLINGTON NORTH

3 BEDROOMS, Q BATHS
brick home in ESTAB-
LISHED NEIGHBORHOOD, with
bedroom and bath on lst fl, full
cellent value on today'S market.
S2l, 500. This complete home will
suit the most exacting needs. Rea-
sonable down payment. Call MR..
DUTROW. JA. 5-6SOO; ewes. kE.
6I64.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1952-12-25
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! History Of
1Christmas Sealsg
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When you see the Christmas seal
do you ever wonder how it started?
1t was born in Denmark, home of
the fairy tales of Hans Christian
Anderson.
Einar Holboen, a Copenhagen
postal clerk, was sorting mail one
snowy afternoon before Christmas,
1908, when he thought of the idea
of penny stamp to swell a fund
for children's hospitals.
Authorized by King Christian,
the first Christian seals were sold
in Copenhagen in 1904.
HolboelPs scheme outgrew his
widest imaginings. for before his
death in 1927, he lived to see it
spread to As countries.
The seals found their way to
America on letters and packages
and first attracted the attention of
Jacob Riis who wrote an article
about them. Few people, however,
were interested in the idea.
Then, in the autumn of 1907,
Emily Bissell, a public health
worker, concerned about the fate
of a small sanatorium, recalled
tho article and sat down to sketch
Americas first Christmas seal, a
wreath of holly encircling the
words merry Christmas.
With $4,000 stamps printed and
nowhere to sell them, Miss Bissell
at last enlisted the aid of column
mist on a Philadelphia newspaper.
The idea caught and within few
weeks $4,000 was collected.
The first nationwide sale was
held the following year and was
backed by newspapers all over the
country, religious and civic groups,
and sponsored by the American
Red Cross and the National
tuberculosis association.
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Why Christmas Candles?

On Christmas Eve the Christ
Child wanders all over the earth
seeking deserving people-people
who are kind and thoughtful of
others, and people who have loving
hearts. Lighted candles are placed
in the windows by such people so
that He may not stumble and fall.
In the course of His search He
visits every castle and hut, no mat
ter how rocky and rough His path
NAV be.