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Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

Edward Staley has been elected
President of the W. +. Grant Com
pany. He was named at a meeting
OF the firms board of directors on
February q, TO succeed Raymond
H. Fogler, who retired March /, in
accordance with Grants retirement
plan.
Mr.. Staley first joined the w. T.
Grant Company as fioorman in
1926. After rising through the
ranks as an assistant store man
ager and then as a store manager,
he left Grant to join MONTGOMERY
Ward and Company in 1888. His
position with the mail order organ
ization included that of Eastern
Regional Manager and Assistant
General Merchandiser Manager.
In 1910 MIR. Staley rejOined
Grants and since that time has
been, successfully, Director of Mer-
chandising, Director of Store Op-
eratiOns and General Manager. He
was made vice president in 1943
and elected to the board of direc-
tors IN January, 1850. His appoint
ment as general manager in 1860
was in anticipation of Mr.. Fogler's
retirement.
Mr.. Staley was born in Paulding,
Ohio. He received an A. B. Degree
from Miami University in Ohio and
did graduate work at Harvard Uni
versity. Mr.. Staley resides with his
family at Scarsdale, N. Y. He has
two sons and a daughter. His son,
Paul Staley, now at Harvard Law
School, was captain of the Dart
mouth football team in the 1850
season. Alan, his other son, is a
sophomore at Dartmouth. His
daughter, Lynn, is attending Ben
ningtOn College.
Mr.. FOgler will continue as a
member of Grants board of direc-
tors and of the company's execu-
tive committee.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23
FISHERS DISTRICT
Mrs. NOra Rust

Just reminder to send that
birthday greeting to Pfc. Alvin H.
Outten, U. S. 52023O58, Hq. Co, 3BN
1O2 Inf, Regt. 4S, Inf. Div, APO
112, CO P. NJ, New York City. His
birthday is June 10.
The Todd's W. S. C. S. held their
regular meeting in TOdd's Commun-
ity Building on Wednesday after
noon with a very good attendance.
After the business meeting a sur
prise party was given in honor Of
the birthday of Mrs Lulu Zott. The
table was beautifully decorated, the
color scheme being carried out in
the spring colors with decorations
Of spring flowers and birthday
greetings The birthday cake was
made and deco Gated by Mrs. T. J.
Smith. Mrs ZOtt received many
very nice and useful gifts. It was
worth while to see her surprise and
appreciation as she opened each
one and expressed her sincere
thanks to all. Everyone enjoyed a
real treat of home made cake, ice
cream, ritz, pretzels, mints, hot cof-
fee and hot tea. Congratulations
are extended to the hOstesses, Mrs.
Anna Elliott and Mrs. Emma Ever
line and Mrs. T. J. Smith. Best
wishes and congratulations were
extended to Mrs Zott for many
more happy surprises.
Mrs. John Lloyd and Mrs. Robert
Mcdowell joined a group of Home
Demonstration Club members on a
trip by bus to Washington on a
sightseeing trip on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

I servation.
i Miss Charlotte Lindale, of Mil
ford School of Nursing, visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lin
dale, over the weekend.
( Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sipple.
Shirley, Bill and baby of Viola, call
ed on Mrs. Lucy Kersey, Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds Robbins
I are soon moving to their cottage at
South Bowers.
Little Wayne Coleman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Coleman, swal-
lowed a penny on Saturday and had
to be taken to Kent General Hos
pital, Dover, where the penny was
removed.
Arlene Gourley, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Gourley, had the misfor-
tune on Monday to get both arms
caught in the wringer of the wash
ing machine. She was rushed to Dr.
Bakers office.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Reynolds Rob
bins and Mr. and Mrs. Bradford
Holiday we're weekend visitors in
Baltimore.
Miss Evelyn Boone. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Boone, Sr.,
and Mr.. George e. Lane, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton Lane, of near
Houston, were married on May 10th
lat Denton, Maryland
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Fassel and
children of Slaughter Beach, were
weekend visitors of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Boone, Sr.
Mrs. Sara Harrington of Will
mington General Hospital. visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter Marvel, Sun
day.
Mrs. Nellie Carter of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fora Tatman and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank COnley of
Audubon, N. j., were weekend
guests of Mr.. AID Mrs. Frank
Handsberry.
Mrs. Joseph TOmlin has returned
to her home in MorristOwn, N. j.,
after spending a week in town with
her husband, Mr.. TOmlin.
No services at Trinity Church
Sunday morning due to Rev. Jones
being away to Conference.
Mrs. Anna Dendler returned
home Monday after a visit with her
son and family, at Buffalo, N. Y.
A very beautiful wedding took
place on May 18th at Trinity Meth
Odist Church. Miss Anna Clara Pit
tard, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rol-
and A. Pittard, of Frederick. and
Sgt. Donald w. EliasOn, son of Mr.
and Mrs. William T. Eliason, OF
BoxWoOd, were married.
Rev Roy l.. Jones performed the
ceremony.
The bride wore a white marqui-
sette gown trimmed with lace. Her
veil was of net. She carried a
white prayer book with white roses
and lilies of the valley. Miss Betty
Hall. of Frederica, was maid of hon
or. and wore a pink net dress and
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

Mrs. I. H. Watt spent the Mo-
TIERS Day weekend with her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Holiday Powell Of Greenridge
Pa. Mrs. Powell accompanied her
mother home on Monday.
Mrs. 7. ]. Smith has the honor
of receiving beautiful potted plant
as being the Oldest mother present
at Todd's on Mothers Day and Mrs.
Clifton Seeley received one as the
youngest mother present. Congrat-
ulations TO both mothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olan Given are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the
birth of baby girl, Nancy Ann.
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Cade have
the deepest sympathy of the COM
munity in the loss of their infant
baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Everline had
the misfortune to have their barn
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

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Q . Look Of one more cor. If you are going
to spend $500 for a car, the new Packard,
at just few dollars more, is we'll within
your reach! By every comparison it's today's
top mOtOrCar value!
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

picture hat. Miss Betty Jackson Of
Dallas, Pa, cousin of the bride
was bridesmaid, wore yellow net
dress with picture hat. Little Misses
Ann and Rita Hall were flower girls
dressed in blue. Master John Hall
acted as ring bearer. Seaman Paul
Sipple was best man and Mr.. Rob
ert VOshell and Mr. Donald Palmer
were ushers. The church was beau
tifully decorated with white snap
dragons, carnations, ferns and
candles. A reception was held in
the Church Parlor, following the
wedding ceremony. The wedding
music was played by Miss Rosalie
Hughes and Miss Charlotte Lindale
sang Always" and Because. At
ter a motor trip North, the couple
will leave for Selfridge Air Force
Base, Michigan. where Sgt EliasOn
is stationed.
Mrs. Raymond ShOckley returned
Monday evening, after a weekend
visit with her aunt. Miss Alice
DickersOn Of PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware State Grange held their
annual Rural Life Sunday at Bar
rats Chapel. This get-tOgether
church service was first held here
sixteen years ago. The program
was planned by state chaplain.
Howard r. Moore. The sermon was
delivered by Rev. John A. Trader,
from Wesley Church, Dover. Music
was furnished by the Capitol
Grange Quartette. Flowers were
given by w. S. c. S. of Barratt's
Chapel.
Services will be held at Barratt's
Chapel, Cradle of MethOdism, this
Sunday, May 25th, at 2:3O p. m. Rev.
Elderdice will deliver the sermon.
Visitors are always welcome.
Mrs. J. L. Rawlins spent a few
days in New York City last week.
Their guests this Sunday were Mrs.
Ruth Hall and Mr.. w. S. H. Davis
of Dover.
The Boy Scouts of Frederick
spent last weekend at Sandy Bluff /
Apartments of J. L. Rawlins.
Invitations have been received I
the marriage of Miss
Margaret Reid Fitchett, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartwell J. Fitchett, !
to Frank Leslie RentZ, Junior, En-
sign, u. S. Navy, son of Mr.. and +!
Mrs. F.. l.. Rentz, Dover, on Satur- /
day, June 7th, at EpwOrth MethO- !
dist Church, Norfolk, Va. Leslie. !
Jr., with his parents, were former !
residents of town for many years.
M. Y. A. F. are holding a rum !
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

and contents and outbpildings COM
pletely destroyed BY fire on Thurs
day evening Of last week. The
cause is thought to be from defect
i've wires
Mr.. ara Mrs. Carl Morris and
son were guests Of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs T. P Norris on sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Workman
and son OF Georgetown. were sup
per guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Rust on Sunday evening. We are
very glad to see Mr.. Workman able
to be out again after being q pa
tient in the Milford Memorial Hos
pital for four weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Rust were
dinner guests Of their children, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Dearman on sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23
FREDERICK
By Mrs. Mary Rentz
Phone 224l

Sympathy is extended to Mr.. Rol-
and Knots and family due to the
loss Of his granddaughter. Vicki
Renee Reed, age three months
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Reed Of Cheswold. Mrs. Reed was
the former Marie KnOtts Of town.
The infant was found dead by her
mother Thursday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed have a son, Michael Flu
neral services were held at Green's
boro, Md, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Maude Slaughter. of Will
mingtOn, visited her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. r. L.
Slaughter, the past week.
Mr.. N, B. Cain has opened his
home for the summer months.
Girl Scouts will attend a ralIv
with Troops from other states on
May oath, at Camp Todd, near Den
ton, Md.
Mrs. Jack Sterling and daughter.
Susan, of Wilmington. returned
home, Saturday, after being the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Thomas for a week.
Mrs. James Humes of Milford.
spent Friday with her mother. Mrs,
F. AlOnza Morris.
Ruth Farley, Virginia Postles.
Ruth Ann Johnson and Jackie Dom
Ovan, members of senior class of
Caesar Rodney, from town and near
town, have just returned from their
senior trip to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maris Pyott of Cam
den, were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Johnson.
Ralph Gray, U. S. ~. stationed
at Norfolk, has returned, after a
fiVe-day leave with his family. After
four years in the Navy, Ralph ex-
poets his honorary discharge next
month.
Frederick defeated Ellendale in
the opening game of the season
Sunday at Frederick School grounds
by the score of Z to 4. Sonny"
Kemp was the pitcher for Freder-
lea and did a wonderful job. This
was a very good game of ball. Our
boys are looking forward to seeing
a large crowd at the gaines. Don't
let them down. Manager Claude
Fisher has announced a very good
line up for the season. All you
baseball fans don't have to drive
to Philadelphia to see q good game.
Just drive to Frederick and avoid
the traffic congestion, plenty of
parking space. Frederick plays
Hickman this Sunday, and their
next game will be on home grounds,
which is June 1st, Frederica and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Reynolds
were dinner guests at Laurel, Sun
day.
Mrs. William ElliasOn, near town,
is at the Delaware Hospital for OBJ
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23
Suit the Occasion

Perfume should be as suitable to
the occasion as the hat you wear
Think Of your fragrance as an ac-
cessory. If your clothes are crisp.
wear that kind Of scent. When your
clothes are softly feminine, be sure
your perfume expresses the. same
thought. The fragrance you wear
should complement, be compatible
With your clothes and with the
front" which you present TO your
world. Some perfumes, like your
classic pearls, are suitable for all
occasions.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23

mage sale on May oath at the Fire
Hall. Starting at 10000 a. m. Any
one having anything for this sale.
contact Mrs. Clara COnley.
M. Y. A. F. will hold their regu-
lar meeting next Wednesday eve
ming.
Some members of Lions Club are
making arrangements to attend the
convention at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Mary Stevenson Passwaters
had to resign her position at Mil
ford due to arthritis.
Don't forget the May Day exer-
cises at school on May 23Td.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23
Twenty Years Ago

Fourteen members of the
Boy Scout troop accompanied
by their leaders, Charles Muir
ray, JOS. Laws and Clarence
ShOekley, all of Harrington,
spent the weekend at the Quill
len Cottage at Andrews Lake.
&oA
The defamation contest on
Friday evening at Greenwood
was taken part in by Frank
Elliott, Arthur Swartz, Lester
Adams, Homer Morgan, Harry
Webb, Bayard Coulter, Myrtle
Duke, Helen Duke, Pearl Out
ten, Eleanor WrOten, Pauline
Wisseman, Edna Banning.
Myrtle Banning and Florence
ZOtt.
#oA
A new house is being erect
ed on Lake avenue, Milton, for
Harold Palmer by Henry B.
Roach, contractor.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23
Gulf Stream Is Double

The Gulf Stream is not a single
massive current but several flow
ing side by side. Scientists deter
mined that, geologically, the North
American continent extends far out
under the Atlantic. undersea noun
tains 11,OOO feet high were discov-
cred in the Arctic Ocean between
the Orkney Islands and Spitsbergen
and also in the Pacific 700 miles
northeast of Hawaii.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-23
Why Pay More On
Auto Insurance?

The best news for Delaware auto
owners is that State Farm, lead
ing writer of broad cOVerage auto
insurance, has not increased au-
tOmObile insurance rates this
year. This means continued sub
stantial savings over ordinary
insurance rates to State Farm
pOlicyhOlders. State Farms es-
tablished policy is to provide
broadest cOverage at the lowest
cost consistent with safety. Over
100000 satisfied policyholders
in U. S. and Canada. Over $780,
100000 in assets, Let us tell you
how much you can save.
Agency State Farm Insurance Co.
Western Union Office
Plaza Aptg., Milford
Phone S61O Milford, Del.
10-5-tf
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18

presiding. A bake is planned for
May 8, with Mrs. William Ham
mond as chairman. The Cancer
Mobile Unit will be in FELTON, in
May. The date will be announced
later. Anyone wishing to make an
appointment contact Mrs. Russell
TOrbert. The program was in
charge of Mrs. Paul Layfield, chair
man of literature. She introduced
John Bunnell, who presented four
of his music students, Mary E.
Friedel, accOrdian; Walter Moore,
trumpet; Arthur Henry, clarinet,
and Dorothy Lomicky, saXaphOne.
Mrs. Paul Hughes gave most in
teresting review of the book entit-
led "The Man Called Peter" by
Catherine Marshall. Mrs. Nevin
Campbell, state chairman of liter
ature, gave a short talk concerning
the nOn-fictiOn reading contest for
lclub women. Mrs. William Hitch
ems gave several legends of Easter,
which was very much enjoyed. Mrs.
| Layfield's assistants were Mrs.
Harry Sipple, Mrs. Francis Holden,
Mrs. William Hargadine and Mrs.
Nevin Campbell. On April %, the
club will have its bi-annual lunch
con at 1890 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Doughty
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Boone and baby. of Wilmington,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Manlove, Mr..
and Mrs. Francis GOttOrf and
daughter, of Dover, were Sunday
guests Of Mrs. Mary Boone.
Little Eddie Moore, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Robbins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Warner en-
tertained at dinner, on Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Robbins, Mr.. and
Mrs. LinwoOd Clark and children,
of Wilmington, and Mrs. Leora
Moore and son Eric.
Friends are sorry to hear that
Mrs. Mary Burris is on the sick list
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Rash were
Atlantic City visitors over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lofland and
son Wilson visited Mr.. and Mrs
William FOxwell, at Smyrna, on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thomas
and Mrs. Andrew Palmer ATTENDED
the wedding of Miss Frances Nc
Knatt and Mr.. Joseph Parker, OF
Saturday, at the Avenue Church, il
Milford
School children enjoyed the eg'
hunts by the different classes las
Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18
ADAMS x ROADS
Mrs. Marian Robinson
Phone Greenwood 1857

Miss Blanche Stetler is visiting
her relatives Of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Charles Fountain spent last
week with her parents, in Penn
sylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Adams and
daughter, Betty, spent Sunday af-
ternoon with J. L. Adams.
Mrs Virginia DAVIDSON and two
children spent the Easter holidays
with her mother, Mrs. Grace HOr-
sey.
The Johnson sisters entertained
relatives on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Debbie Fountain spent Sun
day at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Adams and
family were guests of his parents
on Easter Sunday
Miss Minnie Adams spent the
Easter holidays with Mrs. Edna
Adams and Mrs. Marian Robinson.
Mrs. Sally Lare and daughter,
Mrs. Marian Robinson and daugh-
I ter, were shoppers in Wilmington
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Mildred Smith, Mrs. Eunice
/ Wright, Mrs. Hazel Williams and
daughter, spent Thursday evening
with Mrs. Marian Robinson.
Sunday School, at 10 a. m, at
BlOOmery, next Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18
FREDERICK
By Mrs. Mary Rentz
Phone 2241

Principal j. w. Kready has an
.nOunced that all children who en-
ter the first grade at Frederica
School next fall are asked to report
to the FELTON, School, on Thursday,
April "a, 1852, at $3.50 am, for pre-
school physical examination. Diph-
liberia and small pOx immunization
can be received at this time also.
Frederick School Easter vacation
began at 2 o'clock, April 10, and
extends to April 21st
The next P.T.A. meeting is slat-
ed for Wednesday, April %.
Friends received word of the
death of Mrs Jennie H. Coverdale,
age rs, who died in the Chester
Hospital. Mrs. COverdale was a for
mer resident of our town. She is
survived by three daughters, three
sons, four sisters and two brothers.
She will be remembered as Jennie
Favinger. Interment was at Bar
rats Chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holleger
have received word from their son,
Sgt. Donald w. Holleger, that he
has completed his training at
Chanute Air Force Base, Flight En-
gineer Technical School. He is now
on his way to Randolph Field, Tex
as, for training in heavy bombing.
Mrs. Thomas H. LOhan and niece,
Mrs. Anna Dendler, have returned
home, after spending the winter in
Miami, Florida
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Smith and
children, Mrs. Edward Gross and
sister and Mrs. Mary Jester, of Mil
ford, left last Thursday, for a
weeks visit in Florida, with Mr.
Smiths relatives.
Miss Agnes Hubbard, of Cam
bridge, visited Mrs. Lester L. Car
Isle, on Sunday, and attended the
services at chGrCn.
The church wss very beautiful
on Easter morning, decorated with
lovely spring flowers and Easter
lilies. The WSCS. gave a beauti
full lily, also the .M.YAF. an(
IM.YF The children of the late
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18

Rev. and Mrs. N. G. Bensen sent a
lovely lily in memory Of their loved
ones, to be used in the church. A
very large congregation was pres
ont and Rev. Jones delivered a fine
sermon. Miss Elizabeth Jane Ger
ow sang beautifully, "Open the
Gates and "Were You There. The
choir sang King of Kings" and
was we'll rendered They were all
accompanied by Mrs. Lester l..
Carlisle at the organ.
The Sunrise service, held on the
school lawn, was well attended and
was followed by a breakfast in the
church for the young people of the
church.
Mrs. Edith B. Melvin has return
ed home, after spending part of the
winter months in Philadelphia and
fredericksburg. Miss Mary Melvin, of
] Newark, visited her mother over
the weekend.
Mr. William B. HOey, a former
resident of our town, and wife, of
FentOn, Michigan, were visitors in
town, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Person, of
New Rochelle, N. Y, visited Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Person last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford COverdale
Mr.. and Mrs. Drexel Coverdale and
Sgt. and Mrs. Jimmie COverdale
spent Sunday in Washington, view
ing the cherry blossoms and places
of interest. Sgt. Jimmie COverdale
returned by plane, from Washing
ton to Tinker Air Force Base, in
Oklahoma, for reassignment.
Joe Martin, of Milford, Mr.. an(
Mrs. Kennth Martin and daughter
Mary Ann, of Viola, were dinner
guests of their mother, Mrs. Bessie
Martin, on Easter Sunday. Little
Bernice Boone spent Saturday witt
her grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Mar
tin.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18
FELToN
By Mrs.
Elizabeth Gleason
Phone
FELTON, 4642

This town was saddened on Fri
day morning, April II, by the death
Of Mrs. Addie L. Herring, age 81,
who died in the Wilmington Mem
orial Hospital, where she had been
a patient for nearly two weeks. She
had a large circle of friends which
she had gained by her kindness to
everyone. She attended the Meth
Odist Church as long as she was
able and was an active member of
the church. She will be greatly
missed by her many friends and
neighbors. Funeral services were
held on Monday, April IA, at two
O'Clock at the Berry Funeral Home.
Services in charge of Rev. William
Kitchens, pastor of the local Meth
odist Church, assisted by Rev.
Diehl, and Rev. Henry Caldwell,
both former pastors. She is sur
vived by cousins and Miss Mary
Biddle, who has been her constant
companion for 67 years. They have
ours zsincere sympathy in their hour
of sorrow. Interment at Barratt's
Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bailey
spent Easter with friends in Phil
adelphia.
Miss Carolyn HOrney spent the
Easter holidays with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mon
roe and sister, Miss Ann HOrney
of Milford.
Miss Florence Hugg and Miss
Amy Hurd spent Easter with
friends in Philadelphia
Easter passed very quietly. The
children have been enjoying theil
Easter vacation. The church ser
vices we're well attended on Eas'
ter Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Raughley
were very pleased last week to re-
ceive letters from their son, Pri.
vate John Raughley, who is now il
Big Delta, Alaska. His letters stat
ed that the weather is very colo
with plenty of ice and snow.
Mrs. Blanche Sherwood spent the
weekend with Mrs. Mary Herman
and daughter LOttie of Philadel
phia.
Fred Davis of Wilmington wa!
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
BrOadley on Sunday. He ATTENDED
the funeral of Mrs. Addie L. Her
ing on Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson S. Hill an(
daughter Helen of Milford. were
the guests Of his mother, Mrs. Eliz'
abeth Gleason on Easter Sunday
Their little daughter, Helen, cele
brated her second birthday on Sat
urday, April IL. She enjoyed {
beautiful birthday cake with can
dies and also received some lovely
gifts.
Edgar Killen is i'll at his home
near FELTON, with the flu.
The regular meeting of the AvoI
Club was held on April 8 with tn,
president, Mrs. Russell Torbert
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18

Mrs. Emma Taylor, Of Philadel-
phia, and Mrs. Sallie Smith were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. WI.
Mcqueen, Sunday.
Friends were sorry to hear Of
the death Of Mrs. Lola C. Anderson,
wife of the late John Anderson.
Funeral services were held at Bar
rats Chapel on Wednesday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson were
former residents of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thomas
and 10 Ann and Mr.. and Mrs,
Claude Fisher were Atlantic City
visitors. on Sunday.
Mrs. Elmer ClendanieI spent the
holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
Durnberger and family, at Bridge
ton, ~ J.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. James 3. Reilly, Of
Philadelphia, visited her mother
MIS-. Susan Stevens. She returned
home with them for a two weeks
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Lane and
Children, Of Wilmington, were
weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford Holiday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Webb and Mr..
and Mrs. Reynolds Robbins Jr.
were Philadelphia visitors, on Sat
Iurday.
( Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welch, of
Slaughter Beach, Mrs. Earl Webb
and Mrs. Henry Purnell were Fri
day dinner guests of Mrs. Laura
Webb.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18

Mrs Nellie farrell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frazier and Florence Cubbage were
callers Of Mrs. Lucy Kersey, on
Sunday.
Mrs. Viola Rust, Of Dover, Mrs.
Sadie Abbott, Of Lynch Heights,
were Sunday visitors Of Mrs. Webb.
Milford chronicle., 1952-04-18
HoT sPELL

DARWIN. Australia (P) The
temperature at Tenant Greek,
Central Australia, fell below 100
degrees on only II Of III success
siye summer days recently. On
most Of the II days it was over 9S.
but one day it cooled off to 90 de-
grees.