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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01
Local Historic Homes Are
Subject of OAR Meeting

The Judith Randolph Chapter.
D. A. r., held its November meet
ing in the home of Mrs. w. w.
McClintic with Miss Carrie Bliss /,
as co-hoStess.
After short business session. /
Mrs. j. w. Molnar Regent. turn
cd the meeting over TO Mrs. d. w.
Gee. chairman OF the program
committee MIS-. Gee said that she
vas particularly happy in the
speakers for the third in her
series of programs on local his
torlc homes, for they all arc di-
rect descendants of the founders
of the homes that were discussed.
Miss Agnes Watkins read a
paper written by Mrs E w Hub
ard on Saratoga. HUBBARD home
IN Bucklngham Co The original
old brick house was the home Of
Dr. James Thurston Hubbard from
1905 until his death IN 1912. The
present house of succeed brick
was built by his son, Col E W.
HUBBARD lust previous to the War
between the States.
Mrs A NJ. DeMuth gave the
history Of the Slate Hill Planta-
llon and something of the life and
character of the MortonS Wood
SONS and NenableS. who have lived
there since the building of the
first home in 1877 down almost to
the present era. Here were born
the -four sons of Joseph Morton
and Agnes WOodSOn Morton who
were officers in the American
Revolution. and where lived Ma
thanlcl Venablc and his wife.
Elizabeth Woodson Vcnablc and
their fourteen children. several of
whom served then country with
distinction
Mrs. f. p Lancaster described
Dove" which is two miles east
Of Farmville, on the old road to
Richmond. 1t was the home of Col
Charles Allen of Revolutionary
fame and his wife, Mary Venable
Allen Outstanding feature Of this
large frame house is the prayer
closet Col Allen built III the house
himself
The program was concluded
with Miss Nancy Watkins deS-
ctiption Of two homes near Farm
VILE. Poplar Hill' and Home"
The ownership Of Poplar Hill an
tcdatcS the French and Indian
War by twelve years. she said. It
was more than a half century old
when Farmyiilc itself was charter
cd The original house was in use
until very recently. though moved
TO another part of the estate.
Francis Watkins built the SubStan-
tial and roomy brick house at
Poplar Hill. which is still part
Of the present home, MIS- w @
Dunnington having added the
l.andAonle frontage ii 1897
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01
Club Calendar

Girl Scout Troop Committee
Tuesday. Dec. ! at 1890 a. m, in
Johns Memorial Episcopal Church
Parish House
Woman's Club, Wednesday. Dec.
2 at p. m. in Student Lounge,
LongWood College.
A. A. L. W Study Group. Thurs
day, Dec 3, at s p. m. with Miss
Virginia Bedford All members are
invited to attend. Please call Miss
Bedford at 322-W oy Wednesday
evening if you plan to attend.
Holton Bible Class Christmas
Party, Tuesday. Dec l. at 8 p m.
with Mrs. John Lewis, COG Buffalo
street.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01

Among the spectators of the
VMI-VPI game in Roanoke on
Thursday from Farmville were
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Watson. Jr,
Mr.. and Mrs w A. Watson, III.
Mr. and Mrs Don Sequin, Ray
mond Ransom, MIS-. Virginia
bearing. Russell Ransom, Mr.. and
Mrs. r D. Wilson, the Rev. and
Mrs. r. E. 'Nithers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sid Rothe, E. D. Brooks, w. c.
Fitzpatrick. Mr.. and Mrs. L. M.
Pairet. Mr. and Mrs. George A.
Newman, Mr.. and Mrs Granville
Bageant, Curtis Hubbard and son.
Les Andrews and his two sons,
and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fergu-
son. Jr
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Lam
caster. of Arlington, spent the
holiday week end with his broth
er and sister-in-l Law, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Lancaster
Mrs. Joseph Goode was the
week end guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James J. Downs, of Alexandria.
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Baldwin left
Friday to spend the week end
With Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Bald
win. of Durham, N. c. They at
tended the Duke North Carolina
game on Saturday
Mrs. c. T. Fleenor, Jr.. and
children. of Martinsville, spent
the holiday with Mr.. and Mrs. c
IT, Fleenor, at the Weyanoke
Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew McCul-
loch. of Alexand ria, spent
THANKSGIVING with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Watson Elliott.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01
Miss Davis Weds
Willie I. McAbee

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest c. Davis
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Ruby Rose Davis.
Of Farmville, to Willie Thomas
McAbee, son of Thomas A. Nc
Abee, of Abilene. The ceremony
was performed in the Methodist
Parsonage. at Abilene, by the Rev.
j. S. King former pastor of the
bride, on Saturday, Nov 81, at 3
p. m.
The bride and groom will make
their home III Farmville, where
Mr.. McAbee has a position.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01
Throck Club Plans
Christmas Party

The Throck Home Demonstra-
ton Club met in the home of Mrs.
Rex Parrot on Tuesday afternoon
for its regular November meeting.
Eight members were present.
Plans were made for a Christ
mas party which will be held in
the home Of Mrs Bert SWalley. on
December 81, at 7:30 p. m.
An interesting demonstration
on Christmas decorations was Civ
en- by Mrs. Frances Gee and Mrs.
Bert SWalley.
Following the meeting the host
eSs served delicious refreshments.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01

Adjoining Poplar Hill estate was
the place lovingly known as
Home, built about 1914 by Capt.
Henry E Watkins. 1t was a large
T-shaped house. noted for the
beauty OF its garden. but nov
only the lockwood and a few of the
trees and flowers are left of what
must have been a lovely home
stead.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01

W. c. Netherland, of Richmond.
former resident of Farmville,
visited friends here on Thanks
giving Day.
Miss Mary Watson Elliott, a
student at Queens College, spent
the holidays with her parents. Nh
and Mrs. j. Watson Elliott.
MI. and Mrs. Joseph Tarrani
and children. Of Bowling Green,
former residents Of Farmville,
were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
Wallace Baldwin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Pete Baldwin durin &
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving guests OF the Rev
and Mrs. J. A. Vache were Miss
Elise Fitzwilson and Mrs. CAROLYN
Bennett. Of Richmond, and their
son. the Rev. c. Charles Vachc',
Of Bon All,
Miss Dorothy Overcast, of Win
chester. was the Thanksgiving
week end guest of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. H B. Overcast.
DR. and Mrs. w b Guerrant
visited in Richmond last Friday
Miss Carrie DUNCAN and Miss
Nettie Chappell Will attend II
Trovatore at the Mosque on
Monday night, and will spend a
few days as the guest of Mrs. H
c. Smyth. of Richmond.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01
Mr., Mrs. Cumbey
Fete Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs Thomas z.
Cumbcy celebrated their first
wedding anniversary On November
Is. the eve OF THANKSGIVING Day.
at their home on 1904 School
Street
Ciuests lol the occasion we're
Mi and Mrs, l.. l.. CumDey MI.
ana Mrs L. A. Dixon, Nh and
Mrs w r. Jamerson, Nh and
Mrs. T, J Riley, Alan J. Amos, Of
Atlantic City. and William L,
Garter, of CreWe.
It, and Mrs. +. w. Hubbard, Jr..
and children Of Sampson All
Force Base Geneva, N. y, visited
with Nh Towards mother. Mrs.
E. w Hubbard. during the
thanksgiving holidays.
1t. Commander and Mrs. r. L.
Gilbert and children have been
guests for the holidays of his
mother Mrs F B Gilbert
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-12-01

dividual cakes, minis. and nuts.
and the flowers and other decora-
tons all carried through the Gold
en- Anniversary colors Of gold and
white. The three-tired anniversary
cake. which was later cut by MI
and Mrs. Chambers, was also dec
Grated in gold and white
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
The Church Of God
North Walnut Street
Rev. w. Edwin TUII, Pastor

SUNDAY, DECEMBER p
S: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.
$3.50 pm, Band practice.
1900 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., 1953-12-25
DAGsBORo
By MrU. EssIs Hickman

A Merry Christmas and A Hap
by New Year to all.
A Christmas pageant was held
Sunday night 1T the Bethel Meth-
odist Church, which was enjoyed
by all.
Mrs Harvey Baker and Mrs.
George r. Long spent Saturday in
Salisbury.
Mrs. Addie Parson visited her
niece, MFs. Delbert Daisey the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Coffin
OF MillsbOro spent Tuesday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. z. II. Hickman.
Sergeant Horace Daisey who Is
home on leave, spent a part of the
week in Baltimore.
Isaac Fl. West left Sunday to
spend some time with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hilda Werner and family
at Bethesda, Md, near Washing
ton, D. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Aydel-
otte of Ocean City. Md. were din
ner guests of their daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Norwood Ellingsworth
on Sunday.
Mr.. 2 d Mrs Clifton Holland
and Chi rem and Miss Joyce Dali
sey spen, Sunday with relatives
in Denton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stokes and
daughter Susan of Wilmington and
Mrs. William Roberts of Philadel-
phia spent Sunday with their bro
: Their and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Horner.
MRS. Ruth DOnaway has return
ed home after spending some time
with her son, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Donaway at Tucson, Arizona.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
Baptisims At Avenue

The following children were
baptized during the eleven O'Clock
Christmas Sunday Service at Ave
nue. Methodist Church last Sunday
by the pastor, Rev Robert E. Green.
David Allan Wilkerson. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilkerson,
Milford, Del.
Patricia Ellen Isaacs. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pennewill Isaacs.
Milford, Del.
Marvin Stayton, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard StaytOn, Milford, Del.
John Coleman Robinson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Robinson.
Milford, Del.
Linda Lu Greenly, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard E. Greenlv
Milford, Del.
Delbert James COverdale, Jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert James Gov
erdale, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
110RSR9R@ @9S0S@0

Queer how hard it is to find
Greetings that just suit our
mind
Perhaps it's because we want
to say
Ald-time words in a new-time
way
But after all, old words ring true
And so once more we're wishing
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
With an unaltering faith and
confidence that He. our Almighty
Father, dOeth all things well-let
us carry onward as we have in
the past, putting forth our own
best efforts, through His Guidance
Counsel and Divine Blessings, in
understanding, acts and actions, to
assure-"Peace On Earth, Good
Will Toward Men.
Ever mindful of your friendship
and good will-we of Crystal FOunt
Lodge wish you, and yours, a
most Happy Holiday Season, and
a New Year of Success in Health
Happiness, Friendship and Coco
Fortune.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
BRIDGEVILLE
By Mrs.
Keller HOCh
Phone
BrldgeVille $3.50

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hopkins
and sons spent Sunday with Mrs.
Grace Hopkins, near Philadelphia.
Mrs. Hopkins returned home with
them to spend the Christmas holt
days.
T. J. Gray attended the funeral
services on Saturday of his bro
ther-in-law, Mather Rankin, in
West Hartford, Conn. His first
wife was Pauline Gray. His widow
was the former Manda Sudler of
Bridgeville.
Jack Lewis left on Wednesday
to join his wife, Dorothy, and
daughter Sally in Little Rock, Ark
ansas. Mrs. Lewis was called
home several weeks ago due to
the illness of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ruos left
on Monday to spend the holidays
in Florida. Their daughter Nancy,
who teaches in Wilmington, flew
down on Wednesday to join them.
Laurence Cahall and sister, Miss
Ann Cahall, of ArdmOTe, Pa, will
spend the Christmas holidays in
New York City.
Weekend guests of Dr. and
Mrs. L. F. HOch were Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Wood of Philadelphia. 3
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold GTOssnickle
and daughters spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey GrOssnickle
in Frederick, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith are
the proud parents of a baby girl,
born on December q, in KinstOn,
~ c. Mrs. Smith was the former
Miss Jane Wiley, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Wiley.
Midshipman James R. Cannon
arrived home on Saturday from
the Naval Academy in Annapolis,
Md, to spend the Christmas hOli-
days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Holland Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James o. Russell
and children of Chattanooga,
Tenn, spent the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rus
sell.
DR.. and Mrs. R. w. Baker of
KenOnah, N. j., spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. T.
| Baker.
Mrs. Lola Anderson arrived
home on Sunday after spending
several weeks with her sister, Mrs.
Ethel Stevens, in Hazzardville,
Conn.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Mace Allen will
spend the Christmas holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Spicer and son
in Wilmington and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Ellis and children in Ho-
HO-Kus, ~ J.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Adams,
Sr., spent several days this past
week in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wiley left on
Thursday to spend the holidays
with Mrs. Charles Smith and Mr..
Smith in KinstOn, N. C.
Pfc. John c. Hopkins, who is
stationed at Paris Island, S. c..
arrived home on Monday to spend
the holidays with his family. Mr..
and Mrs. John Hopkins.
! The American Legion is spon-
soring a dance Christmas night,
starting at 10 o'clock. The dance
will feature Lee Paige's orchestra.
Price is $500 per couple.
On Wednesday, December 80. the
Lions Club is sponsoring a dance
at the Bridgeville High School.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
WARWICK
By Mrs. Ralph Blizzard
Phone MiIlSbOrO 32S6

Furman Loremon of Riverdale
Beach, died suddenly at his home
on Friday night, December II. on
returning from a visit to Will
mingtOn. A retired machinist, he
had lived at Riverdale for the
past five years.
Private funeral services were
held on Tuesday afternoon of last
week at the McCrery Funeral
Home, Wilmington. Interment was
made in Riverview Cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Cordrey en-
tertained recently at a family din
ner, Mrs Nellie Thoroughbred and
son James, Mrs. Efie Lawson,
Mrs. DOllie Lawson, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. S. COrdrey and son Lawrence
and Mrs. John A. COrdrey of Mills
bOrO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Adkins and
family were recent Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Holston.
Mr. and Mrs. p. NJ. Short are
visiting their son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and. Mrs. James Short
and family in Olathe, Kansas, for
the holidays.
The Christmas entertainment
was held at ZOar Church on Sun
day night, December 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. John a. COrdrey of
Oak Orchard were Georgetown
visitors on Friday.
Cadet c. Mercer FagOn, who is
attending the Fork Union Military
Academy in Virginia, is spending
three weeks with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles FagOn at Oak
Orchard.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
ST. JOHNS
Mrs. Laurence Kitchens
Phone Georgetown 249a

Mrs. Frank Lucia of Milford. call
ed on Mrs. Sallie Truitt on Satur-
day.
Mrs. Betty Gordy ana children
of Ocean City, Md. were dinner
guests of Mrs. Mayme Dodd and
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Dodd on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Wilson
and children were in Milford on
Thursday.
the Young Peoples Group of St
johns Methodist Church will 90
out Christmas Eve (Thursdavr
christmas Caroling. They will also
distribute baskets of fruit. nuts.
etc, TO the shut-ins in and around
TINS vicinity, which has. been ar
ranged by the committee. Mrs.
Alice Swain and Mrs. May Hitch
ems.
Mrs. sallie Truitt and Mr.. James
Truitt were in Milford on Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rogers and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rogers spent
the weekend in Philadelphia. Pa
Several attended the funeral of
Mrs. Rosa Steele at the Nelson
Funeral Home in Lewes on Sunday
afternoon. Mrs. Steele was the mo-
Their of Mr.. Tom Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dodd of near
Lewes, and Mr.. and Mrs. GUY
White of fredericksburg, Md, were
Sunday guests of Mrs. Helen Truitt
and Mrs. Lille Steward on Sunday
A/c Walter Turk" Goodwin. who
is in the Armed Forces and is
stationed at cambridge, Ca, and
who is spending a 16-day leave
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Horace Goodwin, was a Sunday din.
ner guest of Mr.. Noah Truitt
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
Preparing For
Holiday Traffic

Prepared for all fOreseeable
trait and weather conditions. New
Jersey Turnpike personnel will be
striving to speed homeward bound
Christmas motorists safely on
their way.
Pleasant weather will find them
ready to handle heavy traffic with
the utmost safety and convenience
for motorists. A white Christmas"
and they'll be girded to balk odd
Man Winter" with all the up-tO-
date methods yet devised. Over
Thanksgiving weekend, around
35S,000 vehicles travelled the Big
Road without a single fatality or
major accident
The demands of heavy traffic will
be met by extra toll collectors who
will keep traffic moving smoothly
through the interchanges. The toll
collectors will be alert to mechani-
cal defects of vehicles and driving
fitness of motorists.
State Troopers in regular blue
and white cars will patrol constant
ly and offer all possible aid to mo-
tOrists, while other troopers in
unidentified black sedans ana on
radar teams will clip the wings of
speeders and irresponsible drivers
before they can cause damage.
The Turnpike is prepared for
every weather contingency. Con-
tinuOus general and specific ad-
vance weather information flows
into the nerve center at New
Brunswick and gives Turnpike
personnel the jump on Mother
Nature"
Standby de-icing crews are pre-
pared to neutralize snow or ice
areas before dangerous driving
conditions can develop. Neon alert
signs will spell out adverse weather
conditions for motorists approach
ing the affected zones, while troop
ers and toll collectors advise them
Of the lower speed limits in effect
at such times for their safety.
The fog procedure is similar. ex-
cept that troopers will rush into
fog sectors to guide motorists to
safety.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
Calvary Methodist
Church
THE Community Church"
DonzeI c. WiIdey, Minister
CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve, December "a. at
1870 o'clock, the Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service at the Poca-
hOntas Lodge Hall. Everyone is in
vited to this service which will be
a highlight of the Christmas Sea-
son. Rev. Wildey will bring the
brief Christmas message, THE
Light In Your Heart" The cOngre-
cation will participate in the light
ing of candles and Ellen Wildey
will be the sOlOist of the evening.
All are welcome.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER q
1000 a. m.-Church School held
in the High School. More and more
persons are attending this hour
of study and fellowship. Glasses
are aavilable. for every age and
persons are on hand to direct Wis
itOrs and newcomers to the prop
er classes. Bring every member
of the family every Sunday.
HOO a. m.-Nursery Glass is
held during the eleven o'clock SER
vice. The BykOta Glass is in charge
of the children this week. Parents
are invited to place their pre-
school children in this class while
attending the service.
HOO a. m.-Divine Worship held
in the High School. Three choirs
will present special music for this
service. The message, "A Safe
Journey Home" will be preached
by the minister, Rev. Wildey. Wis
itOrs are always welcome.
$3.50 p. m.-MethOdist Youth Eel
lOwship will meet at the Pocahon-
tas Hall. All youth between the
ages of II and IS are welcome to
attend.
1880 p. m.-Eyening Service will
be held at the POcahontas Hall.
This will be a time of coming to-
gether for a real experience of
worship and fellowship. Those
seeking to make Sunday evening
meaningful are invited to ioin
with us for this service.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
ACCIDENT REPORT
REVERSIBLE

FULTON. Mo. - up - Anthony
VisO, so, of Chicago, drove along
U. S. Highway "a in his 1853 coach
(Mercury) the other day. enroute
to California.
Donald Mackay, SIS, of Chicago,
hummed along on U. S. 81. home
ward bound from California in his
1858 coach (Mercury).
Blam!
The cOlliding cars were dam
aged to the tune of $500 Mackay
and VisO were uniniured but bit
astOnished when they got togeth-
er.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
VEGETARIAN CAT

EAU CLAIRE, S. c. - R -
There's a vegetarian cat here with
yen for ripe, red tomatoes and
juicy cantaloupes. The tabby is a
lean specimen of the alley variety
and won't touch table scraps of
ham, chicken and beef.
Cooked butter beans, fresh green
peppers, and popcorn are other
diet favorites for the cat.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
WEN
The Presbyterian Church
THE Church on the Plaza"
Rev. K0nnSSn N. KepIer, Pastor
William {. BurnhiII. otsunisi and
Choir Director
Church Phone 57OI
SUNDAY, DECEMBER q

SONDA1, DECEMbEh
GAS a. m.-Sunday School ex-
tends a warm welcome to each of
you, Old-timer or newcomer.
There are. classes for all ages, old
or young. Learn to know the Word
of God, the Bible. Roger beats,
General Superintendent.
10:45 a. m. to 12:15 p. m. - A
Church Nursery is conducted for
children whose parents attend
morning worship.
HOO a. m.-MOrning Worship.
A time to meet with God, to find
Gods messages for life, and His
comfort and peace. The message
today will be Writing the End of
the Novel"
$3.50 p. m. - Youth Fellowship
Hour at the church. Crusaders
Club, for fifth and sixth graders
Hi-CE for those in high school
You will enjoy your group, and be
helped by it. ,~ .4.....,.... ....,..
7:45 p. m.-Evening Worship.
Our "SingspiratiOn" hour, fellow
ship in the joy of the old familiar
hymns, inspiration from Gods
Word. An informal, friendly hour.
Enjoy God with us on Sunday eve
nings.
Tuesday: The devotional leaders
of the Women's Association will
meet at 2:30 at the home of Mrs.
A. E. Humes. The executive board
of the Women's Association will
meet at 8 p. m. at the home of
Mrs. ]. H. Prettyman.
Thursday: New Years Eve party
and program, starting at $3.50 p. m.
at the church, with a welcome and
a good time for all who will come
We will start promptly at $3.50 with
the moving picture, Call of the
Navajo" a story of true Indian
life in New Mexico and the exper-
fences of an Indian boy, followed
by refreshments and games and
a social hour. Watch-Night Ser
vices commencing at II p. m, Of
fers to all in Milford and any
others who wish to come the Op-
pOrtunity to close the old year and
open the new year with God. Spe-
cial music. You will find this an
inspiring and helpful way to begin
the New Year. Bring your dinner
and party guests for this hour.
Friday: Happy New Year to All.
Next Sunday, January 3: We will
observe the Communion of the
Lords Supper at our morning SER
vice.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
RUMoR FACTORY WORKS

KINSTON, u. C.-(P)-When
employees of Serv-Air Aviation
Corp, at Stallirgs Field. hear a
company rumOr they take it to
the rumOr factory.
The factory is housed in a small
structure resembling an clubhouse.
Inside is a large bulletin board
with a 2-cOiumn sheet. In one COL
umn is written rumOr and the
other fact.
If the employee finds the rumor
already written, he reads the fact.
If not, he writes it under rumor
and returns later to get the facts
supplied by the personnel director
The temperature of birds is high
er than that of mammals.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-25
FENcED-oUT FIRE CHIEF

JACKSONVILLE, N. C. - (P) -
1t wouldn't have been quite so en-
barassing if it had happened to
anybody but a fire chief.
K. 0. Wrenn, in charge of the
iirefighters at the nearby Camp Lee
1eune Marine Base, was putting up
screens at his home here. Standing
on the porch roof, he snapped the
last screen firmly into place.
Then he realized he couldn't get
BACK into the house, and the
ground was a long jump down.
A neighbour woman, at that
came to the rescue with ladder.