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Milford chronicle., 1953-09-25

and Mrs. Evans as assistant, we
feel that the General Assembly
period will greatly enhance the
educational program of the school.
| he doors of our school are always
open to parental visitatiOns and
visits from all others interested
in the growth and development of
our citizenry and surroundings.
Lettering and caBriciOus behavior
are definitely discouraged by the
administration.
BBanneker School is very proud
indeed of former student Richard
r. Hicks, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Well
ingtOn Hicks, Sr., of Milford, gf& du-
atcd from officers Candidate School
on Sept. 22nd.
Lieutenant Hicks entered ser
vice on July 2S, 1852. He took his
basic training at Camp Pickett in
Virginia. He entered Officers Candi-
date School at Fort BelvOir, Vir-
ginia on February 2, 1852. He is now
End Lieutenant in the U. S. Army,
Corps of Engineers.
Lieutenent Hicks was the only
Negro in a class of Al to graduate.
900 men of which there are about
10 Negroes.
Lieutenent Hicks is spending a
l5-day leave with his parents after
which he will be statined at Fort
Leonard Wood i'm Missouri for from
3 to 6 months. After this period is
up he will probably go overseas.
Milford should be very proud of
her native son.
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-25

Mrs. Merrill ThistlewOod has
been spending this week with the
Jack Kennedys on Old Porter Road,
Bear, Delaware
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Clifton at
tended the funeral of his uncle,
Mr.. Leon Clifton in Virginia on
Wednesday. Mr.. Clifton was a resi-
dent of Stockton, Md. but was with
his daughter when death came.
Mr.. and Mrs. William COunselman
Of Elmhurst spent the weekend
with his parents. Postmaster and
Mrs. J. Benton COunselman.
The First Quarterly Conference
of Houston Methodist Church will
be held with the group Conference
of the Dover District next Wednes-
day evening, September 80, at Trim
ity Methodist Church, Harrington.
beginning at 1880 o'clock. EeveTy
member of the Church is invited
to attend and all the members of
the Quarterly Conference are urged
to attend
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-25
ROXANA
By Mrs. Alice lockwood
Phone SelbyVIlle 1881

Correction! In fast weeks issue
IL was stated that Miss Elizabeth
Ann Lewis was the only daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Lewis.
They have another daughter. Mrs.
Vietta Long of near BishOpville. /
am sorry for this error.
The Sacrament of the Holy Conf
muniOn will be administered at the
ROxans Methodist Church on Sun
day, October 4. at 11:OO a. m.
The first quarterly conference
will be held at the Salem Metho-
dist Church. Selbyville, October
5. at 1880 p. m.
Private and Mrs. Carl Wilmer
left for Fort Knox, Kentucky,
where he will be stationed for a
while. Mrs. Wilmer was the for
mer Miss Peggy Murray, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Murray.
Mrs. Lille Stevens entertained
to dinner on Saturday her sister,
Mrs. Rena Truitt of Ocean City.
Md, Captain Reuben Daisey of
Ocean View, Mrs. Addic Lynch, Mr..
and Mrs. William d. McCabC of
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCabe entertain
ed the above guests to dinner on
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Vance McCabe had
as their guests Sunday to dinner
at their FenwicK Island home. their
mother, Mrs. Jurusha McCabe of
here; Mrs. McCabe's aunt, Mrs.
Lucinda Wilgus and her daughter,
Mrs. Nettie West of Selbyville.
Mrs. Joshua Gray spent Sunday
with her sister-in-law. Mrs. Ken
meth Daisey at Wilmington.
Mrs. Andrew Murray of George
town, was the weekend guest of
her sister and brOther-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Murray. Sunday
the above trio were dinner guests
Of the girls brother, Lloyd Nc
Cabe and Mrs. McCabe at Newark,
Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bright Richards
entertained to dinner Sunday their
two sons and their families. Mr..
and Mrs. ElwOOd Richards and
two sons, Rickie and Johnnie of
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-25

Selbyville, Mr.. and Mrs. Orington
Richards and two sons, Allen and
David of near here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Lynch and
son, who have been living in their
trailer at Baltimore, have come
back to Delaware and has parked
his trailer in his fathers yard.
He is employed at Banks Hardware
and Appliances Store at FrankfOrd.
The Chest X-Tay unit will be in
ROXana on Wednesday, September
30, at Wilgus Corner.
Milford chronicle., 1953-09-25
HOUSTON
By Mrs. Merrill
ThistleWOOd
Phone
Milford 49lA

Houston Methodist Church
F. Charles LOuhOff. Jr., Minister
Services Sunday, September 9th
10 a. m, Church SchOOl-Howard
r. Moore, superintendent Next
Sunday is Promotion Day in our
School, we hope that every member
OF the School will be present. Our
school has kept up TO a good aver
age in attendance throughout the
summer and now that vacations are
over we look for every scholar to
return to their classes. Be sure and
invite someone else to attend your
class with you if they arc not at
tending elsewhere.
II a. m, Morning Worship SER
Viee-Mrs Agnes Webb, Organist.
The Senior choir will render a
selection Sermon by the pastor.
We hope to have the Junior choir
ready by next Sunday under the
leadership of Mrs. John Lennon,
Jr., with Miss Carolyn Davis at the
piano. We ask that every parent of
these children who sing in this
choir will encourage them in this
work of the Lord and of the Church.
AS we are all anxious for the
success of the Church may we be
Just as anxious for its Spiritual
upltft. Be sure and attend this
Worship service next Sunday.
6:45 p. m, The Methodist Youth
Fellowship will meet, a good pro-
gram is arranged and every young
person is invited to attend between
4 he ages of Is and % years.
ESQ p. m. Evening Worship
ervs ice-This is a service for every
,ody pung and old. good singing
n whicls everyone can participate.
sermon b Y the pastor.
There W as gOOdly number pre-
sent at bt 9th services on Sunday
morning at the Church School. The
was large for the
hour of wor ship. The sermon was
very helpful md the music fine. The
Senior ChOirHE selection was God
Is Love" and Bobby Williams, son
of Mr.. and MI rs. Elmer Williams
gave as his c pntributiOn a lovely
cOrnet solo. "In The Garden. There
was a good tuI nOut at the evening
service. Thesek services are for
everybody yOun g and old, so if you
haven't attended, these meetings,
please do so.
Miss Annie Prettyman of Will
mington. spent Wednesday at the
home of her cousin, Mrs Cora
Satterfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Emory Webb.
daughter Eileen and Janice Sharp
sDent Sunday afternoon at River
dale.
Miss Nancy ThistlewOOd spent
Saturday with Miss Ruth Ann Mes
sick at her home llear Milford, the
occasion being Ruta AIMS birthday
anniversary. There were several
in attendance to help celebrate.
Everyone present had a wonderful
time and wished for Ruth Ann many
happy returns of the. day
The Houston Volunteer Fire
Company was host to the Kent /
County Firemen's Association on |
Wednesday evening of last week.
There were about 60 members pre-
sent including Che officers. The
w. S. G. S. of the Houston Methodist |
Church served a very delicious
turkey dinner which all seemed
to have enjoyed very much.
Evening star., 1953-01-08

possibility of tampering, grade
crossings guarded and the right
Of way cleared well in advance.
One headache was the tunnel
in Baltimore. where smoke and
combustion gases might have
distressed President Coolidge in
the days before the railroad was
converted to- electric power. Mr..
Coolidge suffered from hay or
rose fever.
His trains were pulled through
the tunnel at the. highest pos
sible speed. The firemen used
q special coke fuel. and the loco
motive crew did all possible to
cut the smoke volume.
Less Pressure Then, He Notes.
Mr.. Karr made several trans
continental trips with President
Hoover, including one to Palo
Alto. Calf. in 1928. for the cere-
mony Of notification. Presidents
Of those days had less pressure
on them. Mr.. Karr believes
"Not that Mr.. Hoover wasn't
a hard worker" he added. He
was up at 6 o'clock every morn
ing. That meant still earlier
hours for me as well as the Sc
cret Service men.
"Often around sunup. Mr..
Hoover would stroll back to the
observation section to chat with
us. He was a friendly man and
quite a traveller"
The rail trips Of President
Roosevelt were adjusted to his
physical condition. The PreSi-
dents advisers held speeds down
to As miles an hour. On Wash
ington-New York runs this pro-
vided special problems, espe-
cially on sections where speeds
Evening star., 1953-01-08
Asa '' THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D G.
THURSDAY g,
Man Who Serves Up Trains
For Presidents to Be Honored

The reporter made his way tc
the waterfront and bought the
two biggest and most succulent
Holsters he could find. The CHEF
on the Presidents special grilled
them with loving care. and the
steward served them to Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge as a special din
ner treat.
Whats that?" asked the
President, eying his lobster
coldly. Mrs. Coolidge ate hers
with evident enjoyment.
who ate the other one?" Mr..
Karr was asked.
IT did," Mr.. Karr replied.
"Mr. Coolidge had steak"
The couple usually travelled
with Mrs. Coolidge's big white
collie. which was consigned to
the baggage car. The collie man
aged to rub q lot Of CRIME of the
floor.
"I told my wife about it, and
on my next trip she gave me a
silken quilt she had made for
the dog. I never knew If Mr..
Coolidge approved Of this luxury.
but Mrs. Coolidge was delighted
and so was her pet"
Arranges Two Funeral Trains.
Mr.. Karr assisted in arranging
the funeral train for President
Harding and accompanied it
from Washington to Marion,
Ohio. He also was to accompany
Evening star., 1953-01-08
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Evening star., 1953-01-08

Of some 80 miles an hour were
routine.
eve had to cancel or hold UP
passenger trains behind us until
our train had cleared" Mr..
Karr recalled. Sometimes ii
upset q whole division, but we
took 1t in our stride"
War Meant Extra Security.
The tant. grim years Of World
War II drew an even tighter Sc
curity ring around the move
ments of the President. Depar-
lures and arrivals were made In
secret. from obscure stops in
nearby Maryland or Virginia, or
via q side track at the Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing.
Once the Presidents new bomb
and bullet proof, reinforced spe-
cial car was shifted without
warning from one railroad to
another, although the destina-
ton remained unchanged.
Mr.. Karr never learned wheth-
er a rumor Of an attempted de-
railment had any substance In
fact.
Mr.. Truman still uses the spe-
cial car built for MIR. Roosevelt
during the war. Its glass win
doWs are 2 inches thick, and the
heavy steel construction is be-
Ieved proof against collision, de-
railment or upset.
whistle Stopping Tough Job.
The rear door giving on the
observation platform is heavy
enough to require power opera
tion. The car has q private
dining room and four spacious
bedrooms. But the weight some
times puts quite q burden on a
Evening star., 1953-01-08

locomotive pulling q string ot
cars
One Of Mr.. Karr's toughest
assignments was President Tru-
mans famous whistle-stop tour
of II days during his successful
campaign in 1948. Mr.. Karr felt
his responsibility extended to
those outside. as well as within,
the train.
In many small towns. people
may get to see q President only
once in q lifetime" he said.
They collect from far and near,
and they are eager to get as near
the President as possible. to ex-
change . greeting, or shake his
hand.
Some Of them try to climb on
Evening star., 1953-01-08

RAIL VETERAN-Harry A.
Karr completes so years with
the Pennsylvania Railroad
here tomorrow.
Star Staff Photo.
the funeral train Of President
Roosevelt from Washington to
Hyde Park.
These somber interludes. Mr..
Karr said. strengthened his
sense Of responsibility for the
passengers in his charge.
1--WE left no stone unturned
to give the Presidents and their
parties q safe passage" he de-
clared.
This meant rigid attention to
detail and close coordination
with the Secret Service and
police along the way. Switches
were to be locked against the
Evening star., 1953-01-08

board. even while the train is
moving. An injury or q fatality
is bad enough under any circum-
stances. but think what an acci-
dent would mean If 1t happened
under that kind Of a spotlight. !"
Mr.. Karr has made some 800
special mission trips in 80 years,
during which, he said. mot one
person was injured"
Despite several near-miSses.
mostly involving newspapermen,
he expects to continue in his
Evening star., 1953-01-08

j present job until he retires sew
eral years hence.
Il hope I can travel with the
Presidents Of the United States
as long as ! remain with the rail-
road" he declared
Evening star., 1953-01-08
Train Sets Fast Ayeruoe

The Capitals Limited, a train
linking London and Edinburgh.
recently negotiated the 397-mile
trip In. seven hours and six min.
uteS. at 56.17 miles per hour.
Evening star., 1953-01-08

Hold fast Hold tight Hold the presses! Hold everything until
you headline for 53 It's Odsmobiles anew Super
esq., with exciting lineup of power features!
magnificent "Rocket Engine higher powered, higher
compression higher-voltage sRocket" Engine Rocket
to top all Rockets! Neo PedaEase Po,rer Brakes with
low, light pedal for safer faster, 1920 easier sop
Neo Pour Styling long, graceful ines-bod new front
brilliant chrome trim all inspired by the flashing
performance of the Rocker CM Pouer Steering help
you park and with 500 less effort always in
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Evening star., 1953-01-08

full command! Hyda-Afatic Super Dripe+ for quick,
delivery of "Rocket'' Engine power! NeO PoOURids
rugged durable than for smooh-
and roadabilty! Frgdds Car Conditioning cool
comfort in the hottest weaher controls your
headlights automatically for safer night dvng Luxurious
ineiors-foam rubber CustomLounge Cushions
squaredo backsnew instrument panel! Plus the widest
selection of coors inside and out Odmobe history All
all it's the BIG FEATURE" Of the year Super '88"
Oldsmobe for 1851 It's display in showroom ioda
Evening star., 1953-09-26

cluded the large homecoming
item.
The company's petition for
another rate increase is pending
before the District Public Utili-
ties Commission. and in the
meantime directors have main
tanned the dividend rate which
was increased to $1.60 year in
February.
The total number of passen-
gers carried by the company in
August declined to 21,878,979, a
decrease of 13 per cent from the
figure for August, 1852. August
mileage of Streetcars and buses
of 1881 ,093 miles was down 81
per cent.
The eight-month passenger
total was 193,371,916, a decrease
of Ill per cent from the total
for year earlier. Mileage Of
24,204, ,488 was off 5 per cent.
Evening star., 1953-09-26

929 earned in the same 1851 Pc
riod. Despite a substantial fare
increase on August 81 last year,
August operating revenues of ST.
200,050 were 2.6 per cent behind
those of August, 1852. August
operating expenses of $1,902, ,139
were up II per cent, and nom
operating income of $12,247 was
82.1 per cent below that of a year
ago when a large homecoming
item was included.
Eight months operating rev.
enueS of $19,225, ,687 were IL per
cent above those a year ago,
while operating expenses of $15,-
152,254 were down one-tenth of
l per cent. Incorporating in
come of $58,255 was 72.1 per cent
below the 1852 period, which in
Evening star., 1953-09-26
August Net Income
For Capital Transit
Declines 10 S7,014

Net income of the Capital
Transit Co. dwindled to only ST.
Ola in August. compared with
$63,374 in August, 1852, the COM
pany reported yesterday.
For eight months of this year,
net income was $645,512, COM
pared with $653,421 a year
earlier. 1t was we'll below $685.
Evening star., 1953-09-26
Nixon Host 10 Envoys
OF Lands He'll Visit
BY the Assoeiofed Press

Vice President and Mrs. Nixon
entertained at a cocktail party
yesterday the diplomatic rep
resentatives of the Is countries
Mr.. Nixon will visit this fall in
the Far East and Middle East.
The ambassadors and ministers
were accompanied by their
wives.
The diplomats expressed keen
interest in the Vice Presidents
forthcoming fact-findil,g journey
which he is undertaking at the
request OF President Eisenhower.
He will be accompanied by MRS.
Nixon.
Evening star., 1953-09-26

GlitSioe SriI, 4htfpro'enIen'S f - SoncreGe
paved streets, sidewalks. curb and
gutter paid for: lot completely
Handicapped Lots sodded around
entire house: shrubbery included.
. Lot size average better than
60X120.
"a Hardwood floors. ID, Screens
on all doors and windows. (cl
Complete weather stripping. td)
Insulation4 inches of rock wool
insulation in entire ceiling. te)
Flush doors. ~ Oak flooring (g)
Wood double-hung windows-com-
pletely weather-stripped-n con-
densation problem. (h) Steel
beams and columns ~ Venetian
blinds, 9 different exterior designs.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13

of late. Seems to me the time for bravery in
the 1905 when the Comrades being cuddlcd
and pampered by of best bleeding hearts
and leading citizens. During those years anyone
who tried 10 speak out with little common
ON the subject OF Communism branded
crackpot, hystertcal reactionaTy and what have
you. 5000.
''SInce last November n has become safe 60
be- known as anti OmmIe. Now everybody wants
20 get into the act. Looks u u viii BE- fashion
able Co bc anti Communist In the 1885, aA u WAS
60 De prs. CnmmnnLai nlnkn In the lAl0.."
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
NJ. Paul

Mar, Is Mr., and Mrs, o, W.
Lindsey, 2T6 w. Central Ave, 80
years,
Mar Is Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Duke 6S2 Iglehart Ave, 10 years,
Mar, 20 Mr.. and Mrs, II. VII.
hams, SOL RnndO Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13

GIris beR for dolls 1.-The real" q.
whom toys are 10 be chosen. but
toys are pretty well grouped 80 that
you need not be too bewildeTed at
the various displays
indian ReEAlia ~
First Class FaVoFita
Juvenile enthusiasm for Wild
West play continues 10 be the mum.
her one favOrite In the mAke.be.
licve category with indian raEalin
showing a record rise There IL IN.
creased variety ~ space toys In.
spired by islevisiUn and cartoons.
Youngsters interest In the coun,
'ry'E defense activities Ia evidenced
by the number and variety ~ uni.
forms and miniatures ~ the latest
military equipment
New play things which give
the y0ungster an actual accom-
pliBhmcnt such ~ they have seen
N adult life are among the most
fascinating arrivals IN this market
YOu'll find Junior grade bulldoIers
and bucket leaders that do an eff.
Gent road building job, . chrom.
iun switchboard that rings and
bugyss ~ lines are plugged In.
cars with mechanic kits which do
q competent tire changing job.
small sire atomic energy spintharl.
scope IN which diEintsgration u
stDTnic particles can BE- viewed Bt
racing speeds ~ more than 10000
miles Q second
Ambitious little girls will enjoy
beauty pariOr equipment. and will
help them take an early interest
N grooming or even suggest .
career for them. There are barber.
shOeahins kits for the boys
Small fry decorators viii be fSs.
cinatsd with the three -dinsnSi0naI
DOH house kit and garage which
comes ready for assembling. with
colorfJ furniture. wall paper. dolls
and household pets.
New arrivals IN career toys In
eiuds . junior grade stswsrdsss
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13

- Mrs. julia Porter. 1929 Fourth
Ave. S.
Birthday Party: Mrs. Mamie
Battles, S72s Portland Ave, was
very pleasantly surprised on her
roth birthday. Sunday, March s.
by her two daughters. Mrs. Prim-
it'll Cook and Mrs. Violetta Walker.
who had invited a number of their
friends to come and help celebrate.
Mother" Battles baked the cakes,
not aware that they were for her
The dining table was laid with a
lace cloth and a centerpiece OF
jonquils and red roses in a green
crystal bowl with green candle
sticks and white tapers on either
side. Mother" cut the birthday
cake and served IT,
Mrs. Battle received many beau
tiful gifts and one most cherished
was a beautiful cyclamen plant in
full bloom wired in by her grand
daughter, Mrs. Louise Regen. Of
New York City.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13
W1MAN'S WORLD
W1MAN'S WORLD
Choose Toys for Tots
That Help Develop
Their Varied Talents
BY ERTTA HALEY

CANTA, It's reported. is career.
~ minded this Christmas His
1882 pack win set an all,tlme high
In varied toy designs 20 meet tho
essential play needs Of Americas
bumper child population Of 5000.
600 including 81 per cent more
youngsters under five than In 1910
The star billing in the pack viii
40 to the purpoScful toys which are
designed 20 develop Children'S apti.
tudcs and help them 20 prepare for
a wide variety Of careers and use.
fil professions
Good news for Santa's assistants
Ii the fact that the general price
level of the toys Is a little below
or the same as last years prices
with emphasis on new design and
construction that gives extra play
quality and value In volume, It's
estimated that the toy crop In about
10 per cent ahead Of last years
Bear the childTen's interests and
enthuStRsms IN mind when you go
out 60 choose their toys. These will
naturally vary with each child for
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-13

Guests present were Mines. A.
Owens, Fannie Thomas, Bessie
Wright, f. L. Sims. f. G. Harris,
Felix Fogg, Elizabeth Storrs, Ma
thanicl Watson. Felix Braxton.
Charles Thomas, John Williams.
Mary Thompson. Ora Jones. Ida
Roberts, Jessie Shepard. Lucinda
Milton and Mr., and Mrs. Claud
Lytle. Those sending gifts but un-
able to attend were; Mines. Alice
Young Velma Williams and fam
lily. Marcus Jackson, lone Brown
and Earl Bowman.
HOspltaliEed: Mr.. Fred Murphy,
374l Fifth Ave. S. who sustained
back and leg injuries in the wreck
Of the Northwestern Railway train
on Feb. 20, entered Fairview hos
pital on Thursday Mar 5, for
%-rays and treatment
From New Mexico: Mrs Louise
Thomas Of Roswell. New Mexico.
cousin OF Mr.. J. J. Johns Of Zion
Baptist church arrived in the city
to visit with the Johns, 1929 Bry.
ant Ave. N. Mrs. Thomas plans to
remain in the city through the
summer months.
Visits Des MOInes; Mr.. Cecil
Newman. 1883 Third Ave, s..
spent the weekend in DesMoines
la. because Of the illness OF his
mother.in-law Mrs. Viola Hall,
who is critically i'll,
With Bereaved sister: Mrs. VIM.
Reddick, 1917 Clinton Ave, re-
ccived the sad news OF the death
OF her twin sister Margueritte's
husband, Ted Morgan, 1874 West
q St, Ogden. Utah, who died
on Sunday, Mar. 8. after a short
illness, Mrs, ReddiCk left Tuesday
Mar 10, for Ogden. to be with
her sister during her bereavement
Her stay is indefinite.
Augsburg Choral Concert:
James Nichols, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James f. Nichols. 500 Elmer.
son Ave. N, appeared with the
Augsburg Choral choir on Tues
day Mar 10, when they gave a
concert at the college. James Is
a freshman at Augsburg College
and Theological Seminary and In
majorng in music.
Enters Hospital: Rev, f. J Hen
derson. 1920 Bryant Ave. N. Is
hospitalized in Fairvicw Hospital.
where he is in fair condition. Rev.
Henderson entered the hospital
Sunday Mar. 8, and his stay Is
indefinite.