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Evening star., 1953-12-27

down and took look at the fire before she
asked him to. When Phoebe said it was still
cold in the room he showed her the thermon-
eter, while he trembled on the threshold of
victory. The thermometer registered almost
eighty.
Phoebe said, But you know those things
are never right"
This ones officially certified, Mr.. Updyke
said. Il got written guarantee with it and
/ saved it. I've got it right here"
But, dear, my feet are freezing. They're
like ice. 1t must be that it's drafty tonight
The thermometer hanging on the wall where
it's warm, but we can't 60 over there and hang
on the wall all evening"
Imagination" Mr.. Updyke said, little
desperately. I'VE can put the thermometer
here by your chair, if you want. and you can
see."
Phoebe sighed and said, "If you won't 20,
then suppose I'll have to. do know how
feel"
So Mr.. Updyke had to take another look
at the fire.
In LATER years, when many of his neighbors
got oil-burning furnaces, MIR. Updyke used
every argument his weary hopes could seize
upon, but new furnace was completely out
of the question, Phoebe said They didn't
need one at all, and anyway the expense was
more than they could possibly afford.
So until the winter he died and became a
ghost, night after dreary night, year after
dreary year, MIR. Updyke went on taking
look at the fire.
1t was the memory of this, and really moth
ing else, that brought Mr.. Updyke back home
that New Years Eve as ghost And for that
matter. he had nothing better to do with his
time in these pleasant, untroubled, passing
moments. There was also the secret thought,
daydream that couldn't dare to be an ex-
pectation. that he might catch Phoebe herself
taking look at the fire. But he knew all
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Former Milford
Student Listed AS
Missing In Koreo

1t. Howard Hitcnens, %, United
States Air Forces, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard B. Kitchens, Sr., of
607 Southeast Second Street, Mil
ford, Delaware, has been listed as
missing in action since October
%, 1852.
1t Kitchens was graduated from
Milford High School with an Nca-
demic diploma in 1912. He is also
an alumnus of the University of
Delaware and Columbia University.
During his high school days, 1t.
Kitchens showed much interest in
dramatics, playing the leading role
in the senior play. Later he
strengthened his acting ability by
playing in summer stock in New
England.
Verda Ruth, his wife, a native of
Harrington, and their two children,
Howard, III, 2, and Jean, two
weeks, make their residence in
wilmington, Delaware. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard B. Kitchens, Sr., are
natives of Milford.
We would like to extend our
sincere wish for the safe return
Of 1t. Kitchens.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Loses
FueUIiY Member
To Uncle Sam

Once more the long arm Of Uncle
Sam has reached out to gather to
his bosom Milford's male CONNER
cial teacher, Mr.. Michael Regan.
This process will cause January
23rd to be Mikes final day with
his students Of the business world.
On January 26th he will go to
Philadelphia, from which he will
travel by train to Kelly Field, near
San Antonio, Texas. Mike will re-
port there for duty assignment. His
rank viii be a captain IN the .. s.
Air Force Reserves.
+ The length Of his second venture
in the services Of our country will
be determined by conditions in the
world at large.
It IS with tWo-fold emotion that
the students and faculty bid Mike
'adios" first, with a feeling Of
sorrow at his departure; secondly
with a hope for his future good
luck and happiness.
"Que Vd 10 pase bien, amigo"
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
q CIV

Charles Shockley-Not to chase
anymore women"
Jay Black Not to throw chalk
In Mr. Wolfe's room anymore,7
Don Lull-'Not to make New
Years resolutions.
Danny Bennett Nit to curse
and to be nice to Sylvia"
Donald Disney-"To be a good
little boy"
carla Mae Jester 'Net to
argue"
Joe Todd-'Not to shave uatil
the end Of school"
Mr.. Phillips-T didn't make
any so won't have to break any.
Kay Wood ITO only go out with
one boy at a time"
Janet Breda-"No more dates ex-
cept with Lewis"
Kitty Cook-'aTo have all my
library books in on time"
Ray Savage-"Not to eat toe
much"
Joan Kenton-"To help Herman
sweep the halls every 9th period.
Reta Clendaniel-''To stop writ
ing to sailors"
Bruce HerringtOn-'Not to have
anymore arguments with a certain
girl whose initials are Lita Bray.
Joe Rosenzweig ITO start study
ing instead of fOoling around in
school"
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Chicken chaMer
BY Tafv Tee

BY Tany Tee
How are Dwight Short and loan
Slacum making out nowadays?
We want to congratulate Lor-
raine CoVerdale and Leon Slaugh-
ter on their engagement.
Whom does Virginia Robb have
an eye on? Could it be Walter Ber-
wick?
We wish to congratulate KAY
Wood on her thirteenth birthday
party, January 3rd.
We hear that Kay Wood, Bill
Holden, Dolores Slacum, Bob
Schwartz, Carolyn Groverman, and
Doug Van SAINT went to a New
Years Eve party IN Dover.
Janet B. wants to know il Jim
my Messick is made of ice. Are
you, Jimmy?
Are Ruth M. and Norman w.
sweethearts again, or are they still
arguing?
What is Bob H. going to say
when he gets his leave and finds
his girl, J.. B., dating his brother,
r. H.?
Whom is Bill Chandler going
steady with? Could it be Shirley
Mckee?
Is it true that Charlotte Reed
still has crush on Tommy Shock
ley? Come on, Tommy, give her
a chance.
Who is Jean Hunt? She is very
popular, yet no one seems to know
who she is or where she lives?
What is the attraction on N.
Washington st. for Dorcas? Cnnld
it be that Danny is around a lot?
Is Connie T. losing or gradually
gaining interest in plane geometry
class?
How does jeanne seem to like
her Friday night baby-sitting jobs?
They're o. K, / hear.
Why does Ida Minner have star
dust in her eyes? Could Frank H.
be the reason? Why doesn't she
give the Milford boys a chance?
Does a certain boy, Bruce Her.
rington, look awful lonely nova
days? And she won't be here for
two weeks.
A good time was had by a GER
tain crowd on New Years Eve at
Barbara's. Did you have a nice
time, "T"?
Looks like ToOts and Kate had
a little car trouble one Sunday
night. What's up, girls?
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Alumni TraiIs

Many interesting things happen
% to the M. H. S. alumni on their
seasonal Homecoming during
Christmas week. Showers, parties,
engagements, and a wedding were
among the long list of happenings
in which they took part.
Numerous wedding showers were
given Mrs. Ademar Renuart, the
former Miss Ruth Kimmel. class OF
40, before her recent wedding
Some vi the alumnae Who were
present at these occasions were
Joan SnOWberger, class OS so;
Clydia (McGinnis) Isaacs, so:
Barbara (Foozs) Redden, '49;
Ethel (Clements) Mayhem, Jr., '49
and Pat (Grier) Halloway, '49
Many other alumni were present
at Mrs. Renuart's wedding.
Parties we're given quite fire.
quently during Christmas week
Bob Waples', class Of AS, Jack
Messick's, so, and the SnOwberg-
er-Bradford parties were given on
the night of the Annual Lions
Christmas dance Miss Charlotte
Lapetina, class of AS, gave an
alumni party on Saturday, Janu-
ary Srd.
Engagement rings were receiv-
ed as Christmas presents by many
Of the aiumnae. These lucky girls
were Patsy Kern, 81; Joan Snow
berger, 80; Doris Ward, so; Caro-
lyn Nelte. so; and coach Arlene
MCGEE, '48. Other alumni that are
now pinned" or going steady are
June Lapetina, 81; JoAnne Wood
81; NAPLES Jester, 81; and Jim.
my Johnson, 80.
Alumni seen frequently around
town during the holidays were
Dave Burton, 50; Clayton Emory
50; Bob Layton, 50; Arlene Co.
hee, 's2; Larry Lapetina, So; BUD
Kimmel, 50; the Wood boys, Dave
and Bill, 50; Frank Pettyjohn, so
June Lapetina, 81; jeanne Wood
81; Mary Kay Kepler, 81; Boil
Gibson, 81; Sandra Deputy, 81
Pat Kern, 81; Hugh Martin, so;
Vernon Lemex, so; Jimmy John
son, so; and Jack Messick, So
Any alumni news will be appre-
ciated by Kay Wood, telephone
1928.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Senior Personalities
By Thelma Daniels

by Ihelma Daniels
Bob Kitchens, known to most
MilfOrdians as Kitchens, is a
popular senior from homeroom 317.
Bob is often seen keeping score at
basketball games. He is also presi-
dent Of the Acapella Choir, in
which ne sings tenor; a member OF
the band in which he plays a trum-
pet; a Student Council member
and on the Yearbook staff. During
the summer and after school, Bob
may be seen working at the ARP.
He is considered by some Of his
classmates as the class wit (al-
though he doesn't agree to this).
To Top his list of likes, are ice
cream, Hershey bars with almonds
the Fighting Phillies", and study
ing road maps.
Bob's pet peeYe is having to get
dressed up.
The future for Bob is still un-
settled although he does plan to
attend college after graduation.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Students View
Film House OF
Seven Cubles"

On Wednesday, January 7th,
1858. there was an unusual assem-
bly, held 81 the Milford High School
auditorium The assembly consisted
of a full length movie, eTne House
of Seven Cables"
This was the first Of a series Of
four such films which win be seen
by the student body this school
year The films are being rented by
the Board Of Education at the sug-
gestion Of Mr. George Messick,
chairman Of the assembly program
Committee
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
" Girls Victorious

ii the Milford High School audi
forium on January 9Th. 1853, the
JV girls played their first baslxet-
ball game against Smyrna The
team has really started their sea-
son or with a bangi The results
Of good coaching BY Miss Sue
brown were displayed 81 individual
playing. good team work. and good
sportamanship. The score was 25
20 5 in aliiford's favor. Patsy
Thisllew0od was the captain for
this game. Keep 80 the good work,
ealst The girls that participated
in this game were
Forwards Betty Jo Webb jean
JaQuette. Carole Kimmel Claire
Humes. Priscilla McGees Guards.
Patsy Thistlewood, Ginger Greene.
Betty crier, Sylvia Deputy, Dsro-
f6 afIucci Jean Messick
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
FoevIty cIimpses
~ Rarhara q Walls

Another faculty member who IS
a native DelaWarean is Jane Her
son. Miss Hers0n was born ia
Newark, Delaware.
In case you don't recognize the
name, you'll know the teacher for
sure after a description. Miss Her
son teaches II. S. History and So
ciol0gy in room 323.
It's easy to recognize Miss Her
sons fare for jewelry- especially
bracelets and earrings. Her arms
are usually regaled with a bevy Of
charming, 5ingling bracelets. Her
fayOrite colors are blue and green.
This native Of Delaware is a
collector. She collects everything.
Some Of her many requirements in-
clude buttons, brass keys, books,
records, and IrOnstone china.
The brown and white Ironstone
china which she fancies Is a pat
tern called "Canella". It was made
during the mid-1S00's in England.
Miss HersDn's latest interest in
the recording world is folk music.
Recently Miss Herson brought to
school some folk music recorded by
Burl Ives and 10 Stafford. She also
brought in an album Of South Afri-
can folk music. The latter album
wasn't at all what the students ex-
pected, however, no one can say
that it wasn't hep"
Miss Herson's present special
reading preference is with books
concerning Emily Dickinson.
Miss HersOns pet peeves are un-
enthusiastic students and hillbilly
music.
For her undergraduate work Miss
Hers0n attended the University Of
Delaware the scene Of her
graduate study. She considers a
course in Crime and punishments
in the United States" as her mOst
unusual and enjoyable college
study
Miss HersOn has a yen for travel
ing. She someday hopes to visit
Haiti. Egypt, and IRELAND. Haiti
because she was once interested in
voodoo. ireland, the birthplace OF
her father, is an ideal place for a
trip because she has relatives liv-
ing there Egypt holds the key to
many mysteries Of ancient times.
In the opinion Of Miss Herson's
students. she has one Of the most
Interesting classes in school BE-
cause Of her vast resource ol
knowledge.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
D. a. R. Award Won
BY Doris Gibson

The MHS NEWS IS pleased 10
announce inst Doris Gibson Is this
years recipient Of the much covet-
ed D. A. r. award
This award is given annually TO
the senior, who in the opinion Of
the faculty, best exemplifles these
four qualities
ID Dependability - which in
cludes truthfulness, loyalty and
punctuality.
(2) Service cooperation, cOur-
tesy, and consideration Of others.
90 Leadership personality,
.self-control, ability TO assume re-
spOnsibility.
(D Patriotism unseliish in-
terest in family, school, communi-
IT, and nation.
The faculty made their choice
from a group Of three persons nom
mated by the senior class
The award will be presented al
the graduation ceremonies in June.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Milford AG Buskefeers
Triumph Over
Harrington, 37-l0

Or Thursday, December 18th, the
Milford home court was the scene
of a one-sided triumph for the local
FLA team over the visiting Har-
rington Ag quintet by a score of
S7-10. This was the initial contest
Of the season for the local "trac-
tor cowboys, who are coached by
Mr.. Alexander C. Davidson, agri-
culture instructor.
After a rather close first half,
the Milford team caught fire and,
led by forward Wilson Shockley,
who tailed % points, made the
game a.routo. Frank Reed also was
outstanding with 8 points Har-
rington's ace was r. Dennis who
contributed 5 tallies.
WTfnRowT
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
LeokIna Ahsad
DayLIme AetlEIllaa

Daytime Activities
January 12-None.
January 13 Basketball with Cae-
sSr Rodney. Girls: away. $3.50.
January 14-Talent Assembly.
January 15-N0ne.
January 16- Basketball ith
Georgetown, Girls; Home; $3.50
Evening Activities
January 12-NOne.
January 13-Basketball with Cae-
sar Rodney, Boys Home: $500.
January 14-P. q. A., s to 1O:30,
Cafeteria.
January 15-F +. AZ, 1880 to
$3.50, Gymnasium.
january 16- Basketball with
Georgetown, Boys; Away; $500.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
ROAD INK UNDERWAY

KATHMANDU, Nopal - 6
II win take motorists only six
hours TO drive from tha Indian bor-
der town Of Raxanl . this Nepa-
lese capital city wher Indian army
engineers finish road construction
work now underway
Seven buIdozers recently arrive
ed here By the land route-8 risky
journey involving passage over
three steep mountains, with the ex-
listing path usually not ft even for
horses
BY the end Of January. jeeps may
be able to cover the 60-mile dis
tance Of the roadbed after the bull-
dozers have completed preliminary
clearing operations
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Girls Varsity Wins
Opening Comes

They've won again! Yes, the
Bucettes have won they second
basketball game Of the 1928 sea-
son. The Varsity, after defeating
FELTON, on Friday, December 18th,
with a score Of 25 TO 18, won over
Smyrna on Tuesday, January 9Th,
with a score OF So points 10 Smyr-
mas points Toots Lapetina was
acting captain for both games.
Those girls who played were:
ID Gibson, b. Norris, D. Lapeti-
ma. A Beebe, X. Feterman III Burr
ton. G.. Brown, N. Prettyman, 49,
.Srahle, X. Isaacs. u. Deputy, G.
Pack, j. Mintz and q Clendaniel
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
BUcs Detected Thrice

Milford High begins its season
this year with three catastrophe
defeats. Milford played FELTON, be-
fore the holidays and lost, 48-3S.
On January 2nd. the Milford Var
sity played a losing game against
the Alumni team. The Varsity lost
AZ to A.
The Smyrna game, January 9Th,
resulted in a hotly-contested scrap
which the Bucs lost by one field
goal.
Below. are the lineups, points,
and high scorers Of the two teams
IN this game
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16

Baynum was high scorer on the
Milford team with 8 points. Shane
was high scorer on the Smyrna
team with 10 points.
The Jay Wee team played Smyrna
and won Al t. Sc. Ellingsworth was
high scorer for Milford with a total
OF 14 points.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Totals
Milford Ag Jay Wees Also
Triumph, 93.l6

Led by Armstrong, who bracket
ed 9 points, and Layton and VOL
pert, each of whom tailed 8, the
Milford Ag Jay Wees conquered the
Harrington FLA Jay Wees by a
score Of 1916. This game preceded
the Varsity contest described
above.
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Mis- NEWS
MHs NEWS STAFF

go
Editor jack seoii
'Mondging Editor ................ Tom Shoeklsy
Page Editor ................... Barbara Wells
Pase Editor Assisionis - key Wood.
Freid0 Beeho. Thelmo Daniels.
Sylvionns DaUgheriy
boYs Sport Editor ............ Donald Short
Sirls' Sports Editor ...,.a..,.,.... kay Wood
Girls Sports Editor Assisfuni--
Poisy Thisilewood
Heed Proofreoder ....... Thelmo DonisIs
Assisiuni PreofFeoders-@
Don lull, Ray sneller
Circulation Monuger 80. Theodore YeFkes
RePofisrs-BeiiY Jo Webb, Betty GrieF.
Sylvia Deputy, lanei cluyvills
iyPisis ....... Tom Shoekley. Donold Short
Adviser ..................... Theodore R. Pyne
Milford chronicle., 1953-01-16
Nnclear Fuel

In processing nuclear fuel. all
operations must be performed by
remote control behind thick con-
crete shields.
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-18

manship Of Dave Hugg. Those
serving on the committee with Mr..
Hugg are Clement J. NeVins, Wal
ter W. Quering, Robert ]. Kirby,
Laurence Sharp, E. Parker Hitch,
Harvey Phillips and Horace Wiley.
Those serving as Den Mothers are
Nadine w. Ward, Virginia B.
Thawley, Betty T. Vican, Helen E.
Jester, Jean Kenton and Ruth B.
Jaquette.
The greatest percentage of funds
contributed during this drive will
provide a year-rOund camping pro-
gram at the minimum possible cost
to the Scout. The boys of this area
are especially benefiting here as
they have sent q large number of
boys to the Rodney Scout Camps
Other items provided are awards
and badges of rank for all Scouts
training opportunities for junior
leaders and adult scouters; a pro-
fessiOnal staff to provide technical
help and field service to volunteers
in our 100 different communities
headquarters service, maintaining
records, supplies, and special serv-
! ice to the Council membership
/ special activities such as jambO.
rees, campOrees, courts of honor
annual district and council meet.
ings; long range planning to pro.
vide better Scouting Throughout
the Council.
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-18
Plans Complete For
Annual Scout DriUe
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son, John Williams and Wallace
McFaul.
The Boy Scouts of America is a
Character-building youth move
ment dedicated to the principles
of citizenship training, leadership
training, and development of physi-
cal fitness. It's adventurous pro-
gram is designed to meet the needs
and desires of boys, starting at
! the age of eight; Cub Scouting for
boys to 10; Boy Scouting for
/ boys IL to 10; and Explorer Scout
ing for those ID to Is.
Scouting in Milford presently
consists of three Troops, and one
Cub Pack with an overall Scout
/ ing membership of over 1S0, Cubs
and Scouts. Those civic groups
sponsoring Scouting in this Com
munity are the Milford Lions Club
with Troop 100 under the leader
ship of Daniel DOhring and general
Craftsmanship of Burton Willis.
Others serving on the Committee
with Mr.. Willis are William f.
Kelley, Thomas f. Galloway, w.
Calvin White, Samuel NJ. d. Mar
shall, Jr., and Clyde Draper; also
serving boys is the Milford Kiwan-
is Club, sponsoring Troop 1902,
which is under the leadership of
Harold Stauffer and general chair
manship of Bob Fischer. Those
serving on the committee with Mr..
Fischer are Louis J. Pack, Martin
B. GasvOda, Robert E. Wink, Yer
non w. Kerr, and Frederick r.
Whitman; sponsoring Troop 112 is
the Banneker School. This Troop
is under the leadership of Kenneth
Fountain and general chairmanshiI
of Randolph Fisher. Those serving
on the Committee with Rev. Fisher
are Charles GOslee, William FOun-
tain, LOrenzie Chandler, Amos
Bell and Hilton Parker. Blue Her
Post of the V. F. w. of Milford
sponsor Club Pack 101 which is
under the present leadership Ot
Harold Welch and general chair.
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-18
Will Discuss Dread
Bangs Disease Sept. %
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that other people want to know
about it.
Bangs Disease is a community
problem. Everyone smust work to
eliminate it, as has been done with
tuberculosis and HOof and Mouth
disease. 1t is highly contagious and
can put a dairyman out of business
very quickly if it gets a good start.
The new ring test to detect the
presence of the disease in herds
is one means of discovering the
trouble quickly. 1t can be made at
the milk plant and is quite sensi-
tive. If the ring tests shows trOu-
BILE in your herd, every animal can
be given a blood test to determine
which animals are affected. No
charge is made for any of these
tests.
Further information can be OBJ
tanned from the State Board of Ag-
riculture at Dover, your local vet
erinarian, the milk plants or the
County Agent.
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-18

Culver of Delmar.
The vote to replace Mr.. Keller
with Mr.. Burrough was carried by
the four Republicans voting yes
and Mr.. Smith recorded as not
voting.
The acting motor vehicle COM
missioner was educated in the Pit
man, N. j., schools and was gradu-
ated from Drexel Institute in busi-
ness administration in 1885.
He took special courses in ac-
counting at the University of Penn
: sylvania and then came to Will
mingtOn to attend what was then
Beacon College and also enrolled
in the International Accountant
Society courses.
In the meantime, Mr.. BurrOugh
became affiliated with the account
ing department of the Dupont Co.,
and in 1910 was assigned to the
ordnance plant the company built
and was operating at Memphis,
Tenn.
Later he was transferred to the
Joliet (Ill.) Arsenal, also operated
for the government by the Dupont
Company, and Mr.. Burrough be-
came chief clerk.