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Evening star., 1953-12-04
Don Fugitt Photo.

Miss Dorothy Shaen Dave,
daughter of Mr.. Robert Shaen
Dave of Reseda, Calf, and the
late Mrs. Dave, became the bride
on November % of Mr.. John
Thomas Miller, jr. He is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller of Water
town, Conn.
The ceremony took place at
st. Anthony's Church, with Msgr.
Grabenstein and the Rev. Urban
Vollop officiating. There was a
breakfast for the immediate
families and close friends at the
Hotel Dupont Plaza. Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller will reside in Wash
ington.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Milford New Century
Club Notes

In cOmmemOratiOn of Delaware
LAY, which was on Monday, the
program at the Milford New Century
included the showing of the sound
motion picture THE Delaware
Story which was shown through
the courtesy of the Diamond State
Telephone Company and presented
by John d. Genet. The beautiful
picture was of historical, economic.
spiritual, cultural, and social sig
nificance and was much appre-
ciated by the members present. The
thrilling adventure of Hudson,
DeVries and the helpfulness of
William Penn were told with other
facts of history. The schools,
churches, home and businesses re-
lated the rest of the story. Inter
woven with these was the romance
of the Telephone Company which
has had such an important
part in the develOpement of the
State in all facets of it's history. It's
magic has penetrated every corner
OF this Diamond State until Della
ware is the first state to have 1O0%
service and it has become the nerve
system of the State in it's phenom-
inal expansion. Mrs. Laurence l..
Fltchett was the program chairman
for the meeting. The members
pledged allegiance to the Delaware
flag and sang Our Delaware" the
words of which were written by
the fellOwtOwnsman, George B..
HynsOn. Mrs Fitchett read the
proclamation by Governor ]. Caleb
ROggs, setting forth Monday,
December Z as time to do honor to
Delaware. This has been an annual
custom since 1888. Mrs. Edward ].
Salevan read a tribute to Samuel
F. Smith the author of America"
as the weekly art in literature
contribution. Gilded magnolia
branches, done by Mrs. Raymond
Masten and Mrs. Carson Ward, and
arranged by Mrs. Masten and Mrs.
Carlisle Collins were enjoyed as
the decoration for the meeting.
. Next week will be the Christmas
Party for the children and grand
children of the members. 1t will
be the day to bring gifts for Della
ware Colony, which Mrs. Marianne
DirOcher will then take to the
Colony in time for the holiday. Mrs.
Harry Mayhem and Mrs. Arthur
Hall are the committee, on arrange
ments for the party. There
will be special music and Santa
Claus will make his annual visit.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Houston Cardinal All

The meeting was called to order
by the President, Richard Simpson.
Mrs. Martha Benson, one of our
club leaders, introduced the new
! County Leader, Mrs. Marian Nc
| Donald. Danny Anstine led i'm the
repeating of the Lords Prayer and
Nancy Thistlewood led in the club
Pledge, followed by the Flag Salute.
led by Calvin Hollis.
Sammy and Sharon Johnson
sang duet with Carolyn Davis at
the piano.
The roll call showed 38 mem
bers present. When each name was
called, that members answered bv
naming Safety rule
Mrs. Mcdonald then gave a verv
interesting talk.
Under old business, Jean Haves
read the bills from the banquet
All enrolment cards that had not
been collected were given in. and
the money for the banquet tickets
was collected, The Treasurer gave
her report.
Names. were drawn for the
Christmas Party which will be held
on the 10Th Of December, Saturday
evening. Several committees were
named for this Party.
The meeting was then turned
over to the Recreation Committee
composed of Johnny Benson and
Robert Yerkes, Jr. Meeting then
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Returned missionary

Miss Mildred Frescher, a return
ed missionary and a field worker
for the WOman's Division of the
Methodist Church, spoke in Ave
nue. Fellowship Building Tuesday
evening before members of the
WOman's Society of Christian Ser
vice of several churches in this
community. Miss Drescher not only
spoke Uf the work in mission fields
but gave the whole picture of the
church in it's several phases of
Christian work, in literature, in
the program of the church, in it's
federation of the world and it's
council of churches, emphasizing g
the importance of the work of wo-
men in every branch. She is itinera-
ting through the Peninsula Confer
ence and left here Wednesday
morning for Harrington to speak
before a group in Trinity Metho-
dist Church in the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Calvary Circle Nc. 8

On Tuesday evening, November
II, Circle No. 8 of the Calvary
Methodist Church WSCS, held their
monthly meeting at the home of
Mrs. Frances Robbins with Mrs.
Dorothy ArgO as cO-hOstess. There
were II members and two visitors
present and one new member, Mrs.
John Bunnell. After the business
session was over, they played two
games, then the hostess and CO.
hostess served delicious refresh
ments which were enjoyed by all.
On Tuesday evening, December IS,
the circle will hold it's Christmas
party at the home of Mrs. Bessie
Palmer, AT Marshall street. They
will exchange 81 gifts. Bring a
gift of food wrapped in white paper
with name of contents on the out
side for the community baskets.
Hope everyone will try to be pres
ent.
Mary KINNEY is the circle lead
er.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Avenue Circles

The Circles of Avenue Methodist
Church will hold their monthly
meeting on Tuesday, December Is
as follows:
No. l with Mrs. Neal wilkins.
No. 2 with Mrs. Earl Warning
ton, Mrs. Earl Emory assisting.
No. 3 with Mrs. Frank Grier.
Mrs. Robert Foster assisting.
No 4 with Miss COrdelia Carter,
Mrs. Harry Rust assisting.
Rebecca Circle with Mrs. Byron
Gibson, Mrs. Robert Green assist
ing.
No. 6 with Mrs. Charles French.
Mrs. Earl Sapp assisting.
No. Z with Mrs. Willard Pierce
Mrs. David Stills assisting.
All of the Circles will be meet
ing at eight o'clock with the excop-
ton of Circle No. Z which will meet
at One-thirty. Most of these groups
are having a Christmas party, end
ing the work of the year on a re-
llgiOus and social note.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
CEDAR NECK
Mrs. Thomas II. Carroll
Phone Milford 1898

Church services for Sunday
December 13, Sunday School at
II a. NJ, E. E Watson Superinten-
dent. The annual covered dish
supper of Cedar Grove Bureau
Discussion Group will be held on
Friday evening, December IS. at
z o'clock in the MillwOOd Hall. All
members and friends are asked
to come and bring a covered dish
and place setting. Coffee, rolls and
butter will be furnished by the
Discussion Group. After the supper
social hour will follow.
Miss Kathryn Webb of Philadel-
phia, spent the past weekend
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lucius Webb.
We are glad to report, Mr..
Harvey Carey who is still a patient
in the Milford Memorial Hospital
has improved at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Osborne of
Dover and Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Laribe and daughter Lucy, of
Lakewood, N. J. were callers on
Saturday afternoon of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lucius Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Brittingham
and two children, Russell and
Barbara of Glendale spent Tuesday
evening visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Rod
ney BTittingham and family.
The Cedar Neck regular w. S.
c. S. meeting met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Sharp on
Tuesday evening. December 8th.
with a good attendance. After the
business meeting amid the beautiful
decorations Christmas party
followed in the form of exchang-
ing gifts. Mrs. Sharp then served
delicious refreshments of drinks,
cookies and candy. A very enjoyable
evening was spent by all present.
The community is glad to extend
a welcome to Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Warrington and family who are
new residents in Cedar Neck,
recently on the Willard
Potter Farm.
Little Sandra Lee Brittingham is
now at home after a stay of nine
days in the Milford Memorial Hos
pital. She is very much improved.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
MN
The Church Of God
North Walnut Street
Rev. w. Edwin TUIl, PusioF
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
8:45 a m, Broadcast over station
WJWL 900 on the dial
1000 a. m. Sunday School. Class
es for all ages. Bring your family
to Sunday School today and reap a
rich reward tomorrow. Strangers
and visitors welcome.
HOO a. M, Sermon by the pastor.
A service devoted to the spiritual
needs of Gods people.
500 p. m, Prayer meeting.
$50 pm, Band practice.
/ 700 p. m, Revival service. An
inspiratiOnal service devoted to the
needs of those who have sinned
the sad and the sick. Vocal and
musical selections will be rendered
and the pastor Will preach. Prayer
for the sick Immediately after the
preaching.
The doors of our church swing
wide to welcome all. Come in to
worship, go out to serve. Follow the
happy hundreds to each of our
services and enjoy a service that is
most relaxing, and refreshing.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
School Bands To Give
Concert This Evening

The junior and elementary bands
of the Milford Schools will pre-
sent a free public concert this
Friday evening at 500 p. m, at
the high school auditorium.
Included on the program of the
junior high school band will be
Evening Waltz, "Embass
March" and a folk song medley.
Donald Steiner and Billy Draper
will be the cOrnet soloists in a
featured number.
The elementary band will per-
form several selections written by
F. w. Buchtel. This is the third
appearance of the newly organized
elementary band.
Both bands will be under the
capable direction of John H. Bun
nell, director of instrumental mu-
sic of the Milford schools.
The public is cordially invited
to attend.
The Band Mothers Club will
meet Monday evening, December
18th, in the band room of the high
school, at 1880 D. m.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11

huenced strongly by how aggress-
lVely businessmen act to give GUS
toners more for their money ra-
ther than cutting production.
HOW'S Christmas Trade!
It's beginning to look as though
the Christmas season may give re-
tailers a better idea of what to do
in this buyers market-at least if
department stores in this Federal
Reserve District are any indica-
ton. AS this is written, the comp
trollers of stores here are opti-
mlstic-in a pessimistic way
about Christmas sales.
Through August, this was a good
year for department stores. Sales
for the year to that point were
running 4 per cent ahead of a year
ago, and in some individual months
as much as 8 per cent ahead. But
beginning with September and con-
tinuing through November. sales
ran behind a year ago.
1t is understandable therefore
that retailers have approached the
Christmas season with some mis-
giNings. They believe a major fac
tor holding back sales in the fall
was the mild weather but. of
course, they are never quite sure
of these things. Despite efforts to
get the Christmas season under
way early, sales thus far have been
disappointing. In recent wears.
people seem to be waiting longer
to get their shopping done, perhaps
because they know that when thew
do get around to it the goods will
be there.
The department store comptrol-
lers were strongly influenced bv
these facts when we telephoned
them to get their views on Christ
mas trade. Based on their re-
spOnses, We have made an estimate
OF December sales. Sales this
Christmas seem likely to equal
sales last Christmas, and may be
even better.
Department store controllers
are apt to sound more pessimistic
than the situation warrants. They
naturally like to see sales go high
er and higher. But last December
was very gOOd-the best on record.
Ii sales are as good this Christmas.
business for the year as a whole
will still amount to 2 per cent
more than last year. For the year
as a whole, stores can't miss doing
better in 1858 than 1852. Sales
would have to be more than II per
cent less this Christmas than last
for the year as whole to be worse.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
John Dickinson
Restoration Exhibit

In keeping with the Museums
policy of changing exhibits the
Howard Pyle display, observing
the One-hundreth anniversary of
the birth of the noted Delaware
artist and illustrator, has been re-
placed by another devoted to the
restoration of the John Dickinson
Mansion. A group of artifacts ex-
caVated on the premises and yari-
GUS objects found in the Mansion
during the course of the restora-
ton, which is still in prog1e ess. are
featured, with the silver coffee NOT
and tray belonging to John Dickin-
son forming the focal point of the
new exhibit.
The artifacts displayed are from
a larger group eXcavated at the
Mansion by a committee of the
Archaeological Society of Della
ware, under the direction of Mr.
l.. . T. Alexander of Wilmington
Bits Of StaffOrdshire. Bristol and
other china, as we'll as pieces of
slipware, earthenware, Jugs and
rum bottles were among their find
lngs. Shutter hinges, a carpenters
gouge, two brick mason's cbisels
a tWo-tined pitchfOrk and a figurine
found during the course of rastora-
tlon are also displayed. All of
these, together with other small
tools, square hearth bricks. but
tons and coins helped to ascertain
and verify the way of life at rho
Mansion in earlier days.
The coffee pot, recently present
ed to the Delaware Public Archives
Commission for use III the Dickin-
son Mansion, bears the Dickinson
coat OF arms and crest. II was
made by John David, a PHILADELPHIA
sllversmith who worked between
1876 and 1894. Hall marks on The
looted silver tray indicate that if
was made in London in 1872 nv
Richard Rev Funds for the mr.
chase of these pieces were solicit
cd by the Friends of the John
Dickinson Mansion, Inc. most of
the purchase price of the coffee
pot being contributed as a memorial
TO the late John Marshall PhiIIiDs
noted authority and author on
silver.
Displayed with the coffee pot and
tray are two silver sugar tongs
presented by Mrs. Paul ]. Franklin
OF Chatham, New Jersey. Although
never owned by John Dickinson
they are of the same period and
VIII De used in the restored Man
sion. They were fashioned bv
Moore and Ferguson of Philadel-
phla in 1901, and "J. D., possibly
John David of PHILADELPHIA.
Photographs showing the Man
sion as it appeared in former
years and as 1t appears in the
process of restoration. several
artists conceptions of how rbe
building originally looked. and DbO-
tostats of present plans ana eleva-
tons being used in restoring the
Mansion complete the display.
The exhibit, in the gallery of the
museums No. l Building will re-
main on view until the restoration
OF the Dickinson Mansion is com
plete. The Museum, located at SIG
South Governors Avenue in Dover.
ton alternate U. S. Route 13l, is
open to the public Tuesdays
through Saturdays from 1I:0O a. m.
until 500 p. m, and on SUNDAYS
from 2 until 500 u. m. The Muse
um is closed Mondays.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Return From
Western Trip

Mrs. Norman c. Collins and Mrs.
Anna f. Gentry of Wilmington.
have returned home after spending
the month of November in Califor-
mia. They visited many places of
great interest, but the most event
ful day was Armistice Day, when
Mrs. Collins could announce the
arrival of a grandson, Drew Alan
Downing, son of Airman lie and
Mrs. Richard Downing. The mother
was the former Frances Collins.
Airman Downing, at present, is
stationed at Mcclellan A. F. b., but
make their home in North Sacra~
mentO. The entire trip was made
by TWA airlines, the most enjoy
able and fast way of travel these
modern days.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Brownie News

The Brownies of Troop 83 had
their investiture on December 3
at their regular Brownie meeting.
Mrs. Charles Smith officiated, as
sisted by our leader, Mrs. William
Bandy and our assistant leader
Mrs Calvin White.
Members of the troop who re-
ceived their pins are: Norma Jean
Bennett, Constance Brooks, Donna
Lee Budd, Constance Greed, Carol
DObsOn, Donna Fischer, Sharon
Gellens, Nancy Ann Griffith, Mar
garet Keene, Faith Kenton, Kay
Maull, Kathleen Nevin, Dee Rid
ings, Kay Vreeland, Janet Wilker-
son. Judith Fowler.
The members of the committee
Mrs. William Bandy, leader; Mrs
Calvin White, assistant leader
Mrs. Charles Budd, public rela-
tions; Mrs. Leslie DobsOn, chair
man; Mrs. Henry Frankel, finance
Mrs. Harvey Kenton, camp; Mrs
Clement Nevin, transportation.
All received their membership
cards.
At the close of the meeting we
all sang Happy Birthday to Mrs
Smith and Mrs. Bandy presented
her with a lovely gift.
On Tuesday, December lst, the
mothers of Troop 90 met at Scout
Leaders home, Mrs. Wayne Kline,
to make plans for ordering uni
forms for the Brownies. The
Brownies of Troop 92 have recent
ly made tray cards for the patients
at Milford Memorial Hospital. We
also wish to thank the Red Men
for sponsoring the Troop 80, and
for helping to get the Brownie flag.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Lions Club News

Plans are now practically com
plete for the Christmas Party held
each year during the month of De-
cember.
The plans were discussed along
with many other activities com
pleted or under way during the
dinner meeting held Thursday eve
ming. December 3, 1853, at the
Windsor Hotel. Bill Haight was in
charge of meeting during the abb
sence of w. Price Webb, Presi-
dent.
The Broom Sale" held by the
Boy Scouts, sponsored by the Lions
club of Milford. proved a success
tul one. Lion Burt Willis, chair
man of committee, reported that
the sale was a profitable one in all
respects.
Lion Fred Watts, chairman. Bows
and Girls committee, reported that
uniforms for the Milford High
School Band had been purchased
and also committee was formula
ting plans for Christmas Dance for
Ieen-Agers to be held at Milford
High School this month.
The christmas Surprise Pack
age tickets are now in the hands
OF member Lions and can be pur-
chased at any time. The tickets
VIII be chanced off on December
II, 1853. Worthwhile for all TO buv
these tickets.
With regret the resignation of
Lion Ken Jewell was accented qt
the BoBard of Directors meeting
Monday evening, November 70
1858. Everyone enjoyed the fellow
ship with Lion Jewell, but he has
been elected to attend IN Armed
Service School and planned to ter
inmate his membership.
Committees are ferventlv work
ing on the Christmas Baskets for
distribution and also the Telephone
directories to be forwarded short
ly via mail
A meeting of the Minstrel Com
mittee was held Monday evening
and plans are definitely being made
for our Annual Minstrel.
This month is an active month
Tor the Milford Lions Club. Each
month the club is working on
many worthwhile and progressive
programs. We invite you to look
INTO the possibilities of your be-
coming a membCF.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Businessmen Study Business
Outlook Closely Says Federal
Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

For some time, businessmen
nave sensed a changed attitude on
the part of customers. And any,
one who follows the business press
at all closely has read repeated
statements that businessmen now
determine to get out and sell ."
rms OF course, can mean many
Things; and exactly how it is trans
lated into action will have an i'm
portant bearing on the future level
OF business activity.
"Selling" In A layers Market
Businessmen say customers are
reluctant to buy the same goods
on the same terms as before. They
can try to overcome this situation
IN two ways-either persuade Gus
toners to change this attitude. or
offer more value (by providing bet
ter products at the same price or
the same products at a lower
price,. A survey conducted recent
ly by Business Week magazine sug-
gests what businessmen may have
in mind. They intend, for one
thing, to advertise more. They also
plan to bring out new products and
to improve existing products. But
most OF them do not expect to cut
prices.
In making his plans, the seller
mas the difficult job of guessing
how much sales resistance the cus-
toner is going to offer. This is a
problem which he has not had to
any great extent in the past dec
ade. A wrong guess will show up
IN dollars and cents. AS business
men are apt to put it, the period
ahead is going to separate the
men from the boys"
1t is quite likely, therefore. that
sellers will feel their way cautious
ly in this buyers market. First
they might try more intensive ad-
Vertising and the like. This NAV
be enough to persuade MANY Gus
toners to resume buying the same
goods on the same terms. Next, re-
styling, more attractive packaging.
and other improvements might turn
the trick. Then substantially bet
ter values could be offered by pro-
Vldlng better products at the same
price. If customers still drag their
heels, prices might be cut.
businessmen are understandable
reluctant to announce plans for
price cuts, for this might only en-
courage customers to hold off
longer. But they may find them
selves forced to cut prices or else
cut prOduction-perhaps some of
both. The extent of any business
"readjustment" ahead may be in
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Calvary Methodist
Church News

The W. S. C. S. of Calvary Metho-
dist Church held their monthly
meeting on Thursday evening,
December 3, in Pocahontas Hall
which was beautifully decorated
with a Christmas tree and nativity
scene.
First in order was the business
meeting conducted by the president,
Mrs. Pearl Hopkins. Following this
was a drawing of names and pre-
sentatiOn of gifts. The Circle
leaders then served delicious re-
freshments Il ice cream and home
made cake The devotion leader,
Mrs. Marie Webb, had the final
part of the program and conducted
lovely candlelight service in
which everyone participated by
bringing their gifts which were to
be delivered at a later date to the
Mary Todd Gambrill home in
Wilmington.
The next Circle meetings will
be held on Tuesday evening, Decem-
ber 18th, in homes as follows:
#1-Mrs. Elsie Emory.
#2-Mrs. Elizabeth POOre.
#3-Mrs. Mildred Hoey.
#4-Mrs. Mary Hall.
#5-Mrs. Ruth Mariner.
+7-Mrs. Ann POstles.
#8-Mrs. Bessie Palmer.
Circle #6 met at the home of
Mrs. Elva Williams Wednesday
evening, December 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
Calvary Methodist
Church
THE Community Church"
Donzel c. WiIdeY, Minister
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
1000 a. m, Church School in the
High School. John r. wilkins,
General Superintendent. Glasses for
all ages. Adults desiring to become
members of the Church are invited
to attend the Membership Class
held during this hour.
1850 a. m, Nursery for the
children. Parents are welcome to
place their small children in the
Nursery while they attend the
service.
11:OO a. m, Divine Worship held
in the High School. The morning
sermon, God With U.s., will be
delivered by the Minister, Mr..
Wildey. Music by the Junior and
Senior ChOirs will be under the
direction of John Bunnell. Hostesses
and ushers will welcome the
wOrshippers and assist them during
the service. Let us keep Christ
in our hearts as we keep Christ
in Christmas.
$50 p. m. Methodist Youth
Fellowship in the POcahOntas Hall.
This service is for Young People
between II and IS. All of this age
are welcome.
1880 p. m, Evening Service in
the POcahOntas Hail. An informal
and inspiratiOnal service will be
participated in by all who attend.
Singing and an uplifting message
will help those who attend to
better prepare for life-nOw and
eternally. The service is open to
everyone.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday, 500 p. m, The Circles
of the w. S. c. S. will meet at their
appointed places.
Wednesday Choir Rehearsals at
the High School: ZOO p. m. Junior;
1880 p. m. Chancel; 500 p. NJ.
Senior.
Friday, 1880 p. M, Official Board
will meet in the Pocahontas Hall.
Reports will be presented on the
program of the Church. Every
member is expected to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
BOLTS" PROVE VALUABLE

IDABEL, Olka.-(P)-Bin Wake.
held, a body repair man at an auto.
mobile shop here. uncrated a fen
der and opened up the sack SUD-
pOsedly containing the bolts.
Instead of the bolts, the sack
contained 100000 worth of checks
Wakefield conjectured the sack fell
into the crate while at the express
dock. He sent them back.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-11
IT'S A FAMILY TURTLE

GREENVILLE, S. C.-(P)-Son-
ny Hood, u, found a turtle about
one mile from where his grand
father, H. G. Hood, turned it loose
2S years ago. An initial III" and
the figures 1925 carved on the tur-
ties hard back still were clearly
legible.