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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Girl Scout News

Troop #S9, of the Girl Scouts.
has been very busy lately. On Fri
day of last week, the girls met in
the basement of the Avenue Meth
odist Church to make valentine
favors for the hospital. The favors.
which were to be placed on the
trays of the patients, were taken
to the hospital by the troop lead
er, Mrs. Leona Nauman.
At last Thursdays meeting. held
in the elementary school. further
plans were made for the investi.
ture service to be held in the near
future. This service marks the
official going up" from Brownies
to Girl Scouts. This is a very inn
pressive ceremony, and we hone
many of the mothers will be pres.
ent.
At the close of the meeting a
very delightful valentine Marty
was held, and refreshments were
served.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
OVERLOOK


The WSCS was held in the base
ment of the church on Thursday
night After business session.
games were played, with a good
attendance.
Mrs. Mary Warrington and sons.
Hammond and Clinton. were among
a number of other guests who were
entertained by Mrs. Warrington's
sister, Mrs. Davis Jefferson and her
family to a turkey dinner last Fri
day at p. m. in. Prime Hook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Lofland left
Sunday morning on tour to Flor
ida for several days.
EnOch T. Mitchell, who has heeu
in very poor health for the past
four months, passed away in the
Milford Memorial Hospital. Fune-
raj services were held at Nelson's
Funeral Home in Lewes on Tues
day at 2 p. m. Burial was made in
Whites Chapel Cemetery. Mr.. Nit
chell was a resident of this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard MiHman
received word from their daughter
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip ELI
OFT, that he is stationed at Mobile.
Ala. Mrs. ElFOtt was formerly en-
plOyed with the Lewes Trust Com
pany. She is now employed at the
Union National Bank as bookkeep-
er in Mobile, taking the position on
Monday, February Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Millman
entertained Mrs. Millman's sister
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. James
West of near Milton, to dinner on
Thursday evening.
Funeral services were held last
Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Milton
Funeral Home for Private Theo-
dore N. Wiley. Burial was made in
the family plot in Whites Chapel
Cemetery.
Rev. and Mrs. Hamilton and
daughter Geraldine of Nassau were
dinner guests Sunday at 5 D. m. at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Millman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Seelig and
son of near Bethlehem, Pa, visited
Mrs. Seelig's brother and family.
Marshall Wiley, last week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Seventh Day Folk
To Hold Rally

A Layman's Rally will be held in
the State Armory, at Denton, Mary
land, February 9th, for the mem
bers of the Seventh Day Adventist
Churches in the Eastern Shore.
The meetings are so planned that
all who are interested in adVanc-
ing Christianity are welcomed.
Sabbath School will begin at ten
in the morning, followed by preach
ing. The afternoon session will be-
gin at two and the last meeting
of the day will begin at seven in
the evening.
Elder ]. E. Edwards, Secretary
of the Home Missionary DEPART
ment of the General Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists, has lust
returned from a world tour. He
will describe graphically in sermon
and illustrated talks the progress
of Laymen in action for the Lord
in many parts of the world. Other
guest speakers will be Elder c. v.
Anderson, President of Chesapeake
Conference of Seventh Day Adven-
fist, Elder S. B. Olney. Home Mis-
siOnary Secretary of Chesapeake
Conference, and representatives of
Washington Missionary College in
Washington, D. c., Washington
Sanitarium and Hospital, and the
Theological Seminary, also in
Washington.
It is anticipated that possibly
300 to 400 will be present for this
all day session, Elder D. B. Myers.
local pastor, stated. All the minis
tiers from the Eastern Shore will
be present, also.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Christ Church Ladies'
To Hold Pancake
Parties March End

Mrs. Robert Fischer, publicity
chairman of The Christ Church
Ladies Auxiliary announced today
that on Tuesday, March End, The
Christ Church Ladies will hold their
annual gala affair, which includes
cards or games with individual
table prizes. Refreshments consist
ing OF hundreds of tiny Dessert
Pancakes" and Coffee will be served.
The afternoon party will begin
at 1870 p. m. with Mrs. Carl Colell
as chairman. The evening party
will begin at 500 p. m. and Mrs.
James CressOn is chairman.
Tickets are SIS each and may be
purchased from any member of the
Auxiliary or phone Mrs. Francis
Leithiser, Ticket Chairman, at Mil
ford 1925.
The public's support is invited
will be appreciated.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Sussex COP Women
Meet Next Week

The Sussex County Women's
Republican Club will hold it's regn-
lar monthly meeting on Wednesday
February oath, at 8 D. m. in the
Sussex County Republican Head
quarters, Georgetown.
Mrs. William ]. Messick. Seaford
will be the principal speaker. Mrs,
Messick is the manager of the Sus-
sex County Division of the Motor
vehicle Commission. She is the first
and only woman in Delaware TO
mold such a position in connection
with her work.
For many years Mrs. Messick has
been member of the Sussex County
Executive Committee and is Vice
chairman of that organization.
She is one Of the original sponsors
OF Girls State in Delaware and
takes a very active part in other
civic affairs in her community and
state.
At the meeting further arrange
ments for the School of Politics
which the Club is planning will be
made.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Temple Chapter
DeMOlay News

Paul Yearsley, active member of
Grand Council, order of DeMOlay.
Delaware Jurisdiction, made an Of
fetal visit to Temple Chapter this
week in the American Legion Post
Home, Milford.
Completing his round of official
chapter contacts with this visit
Dad Yearsley will submit his re-
port to the Bath annual session of
Grand Council which will convene
later this month at Dallas. Texas
Also present at the meeting last
Monday evening was George T.
Macklin, Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware, A. r
and A. NJ, who gave an inspiring
talk to the members as a part of
the evenings program.
Plans are being completed by the
local chapter for the observance of
the chapters second birthday and
the Both anniversary of the foun6-
ing of the order. A class of candi-
dates is being formed to be known
as The Harlan L. Cloud Memorial
Glass" named in honor of "Dada
Harland L. Cloud, who died last
May IS. '
Mr.. Cloud was responsible for
bringing the DeMolay to Delaware
Wilmington Chapter was instituted
April 20, 1928, and other chapters
were subsequently established
throughout the state under his
leadership and direction. During
the entire 80 years preceding his
death Dad" Cloud continued to be
actively interested in DeMolay.
The Memorial Glass will be re-
ceived on March 20, the second an
of the institution Of
Temple Chapter. Chapter members
ana advisors will accept petitions
LOT membership in this group until
March 10. Any boy of good moral
character between Ia and 81 wears
OF age is eligible to petition for
membership. Further information
may be obtained also through any
member of Temple Lodge No. g. A
f. and A. NJ, the sponsoring bodv
OF Temple Chapter.
Several Temple DeMolays will
visit Robert LeBruce Chanter
washington, D. c., over this week
9nd and participate in their Annual
pilgrimage to Mount Vernon. and
the George Washington National
Masonic Memorial in Alexandria
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Calvary Methodist
Church
The Community Church"
Donzel c. WildeY, Minister
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY II

/ oONOA15 FEBRUARY Il
9:45 a. m, Church School held
in the High School, John R. wilkins,
General Superintendent. There are
classes for all ages. Families are
urged to attend regularly.
1O:45 a. m, The Nursery Class
will be in charge of the Late Dis
ciples who will care for the pre-
school age children while their
parents attend the worship service.
1900 a. m, Divine Worship will
be held in the High School. The
message of the morning by Mr..
Wildey will be Aroused for Action.
Special music will be sung by the
Junior and Senior Choirs under the
direction of Mr.. John Bunnell. Hos
tesses and ushers will be on hand
to greet and direct the WOrshippers
to the service.
$3.50 p. m, The Methodist Youth
Fellowship will meet at the Poca-
hontas Hall. The service is in charge
OF the youth for the youth between
the age of II and IS.
1880 p. m, Evening Service at
the POcahOntas Hall. This is a
friendly and uplifting service. The
Minister will bring the inspirational
message following a time Of con-
gregational singing and prayer.
$3.50 p. m, Bible Study will follow
the evening service for all who are
interested in deeper consideration
of the Book of Jeremiah. This period
will be one of review for the entire
book. All are welcome.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Monday, 7:15 p. m, Methodist
Youth Fellowship will leave to at
tend the Sub-district Rally of Youth
at the Bridgcville Methodist Church.
Tuesday, 500 p. H., The Member
ship Glass will meet at the parson-
age for an informal reception with
the Commission on Membership and
Wednesday,, 1880 p. m, The Senior
Choir will rehearse at the High
School with Mr.. John Bunnell di-
recting.
Thursday, 500 p. m, The MYF
will hold their February Social in
the POcahOntas Hall.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19

Crystal FOunt Dart Ball Team
jOurneyed to FELTON, to play Eel.
ton Lodge and came home with
two games out of three in the bag
Going into the last half of the
ninth inning of the first game with
the score %, our boys saw darts
in their eyes. Junior ShOckley, first
man up hit a double. Harlan Jes-
ter, next up, hit a single. Then,
with a man on third and one on
first, our Vice Grand, Edgar Nor
ris Gust a rOOkie), hit a single,
bringing in the winning run and
won the game, 80. In the second
game, things seemed to go hay
wire-We just couldn't get going
and we lost 2-1. The third game
was. a honey; had to go to ten
innings. Those FELTON, boys Just
wouldn't give up. In the tenth inn
ing, FELTON, scored one run in their
half, making the score 4-3. Again
our boys saw darts in their eyes.
With one out, Edgar Morris hit a
double. The next man gets out.
Then, with two out, Ned Mulhol-
land hit a hOme-run, winning the
game, 5-4. Right after the game.
they wanted to know if Ned and
Edgar were for sale or willing to
trade. Nothing doing! We're going
to keep 'em. Next game will be
played next Monday evening at
home with Union Lodge of George
town.
Presentation OF the Grand Lodge
Proficiency Award was made to the
following recently: John A. Asav
OF Jefferson Lodge; Clifton r.
Jones and William Lamb of Eden
Lodge; Stewart Baillieul of Friend
ship Lodge. This latter presenta-
ton was made during the visit of
the Grand Master to Gainesville.
Maryland, where Brother Bailliuel
now resides. Future presentations
will be made to Brothers r. Alvin
Waibel, Walter D. Carpenter. Irv-
ing Hollingsworth, and James Bar
nett of Cent-eVllle Lodge. and
George Ferguson and Paul Detwil-
er of Unity Lodge.
@O
Caesar Rodney Junior Lodge is
TO be congratulated on the part
taken by the members during the
recent polio drive. This lodge of
young men are taking an active
part in the various activities
throughout our community. and de-
serve much credit.
CO
Fairfax Lodge held their animal
Past Grands' night on February
nth. All Of the chairs of the lodge
were filled by Past Grands and each
Past Grand had the opportunity
Of acting as Noble Grand for q
portion of the meeting. Gifts and
refreshments as well as entertain
hent were provided
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
The Church Of God
North Walnut Street
Rev. w. Edwin TUIl, PusSoF
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
S:45 am, Broadcast over station
WJWL 900 on the dial.
r 10000 a. m, Sunday School Glasses
for all ages. Strangers and visitors
welcome. Bring your family to this
service to day and reap a rich re-
ward tomorrow.
11:00 a. m, Sermon by the State
Superintendent w. c. Byrd.
500 p. M, Prayer Service.
200 p. m, Revival Service. This
will be a special. song service con-
Quoted by the Sunshine Trio of
Baltimore and as guest singer one
of the SOuthland's composers and
has been secured. Prayer
for the sick following the preach
ing.
Wednesday "a
700 p. m, Young Peoples Ser
vice.
1880 p. m, Teenager Program.
500 p. m, Bible Study-The Plan
of the Ages.
$3.50 p. m, Choir Practice-LeOn
Donovan, Director.
This service is rightfully called
the Mid-Week Uplift. Bring your
Bible and bring a friend.
Friday &c
1880 p. m, Cottage prayer SER
vice. This service will be conducted
in the home of Mr.. George Warning
ton, near NAPLES Pond. Everyone
welcome.
All services are designed to bring
salvation blessing, healing and help
to all meE. You are a special object
of the love Of God. Come and Wor-
ship with us. Everyone welcome.
Friday, 800 p. m, The Junior and
Chancel Choir will rehearse at the
High School.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Red Men News

The regular meeting of the I'M
proved Order of Red Men was held
on Tuesday night at 1880 D. m. The
meeting was called to order by the
Sachem and the business of the
evening was presented.
The Red Mems stamp celebrating
100 years in Delaware in 1866 will
soon be Out,all the Brothers are
asked to use them. Only 500 at
tending was recorded. What's the
matter Brother are you a little lazy.
refreshments We're served after
the meeting.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
OBITUARY
HOYT

HOHT
Charley S. HOyt, age 80 years, of
Glendale, passed away in the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital on Friday.
February II, 1854. Funeral services
were held Monday, February Is, at
p. m, from the Lofiand Funeral
Home in Milford, the Rev. Olin
ShOckley, officiating. Interment was
in the Red Mans Cemetery, Ellen
dale.
Mr.. HOyt is survived by two sons.
Walter of Milford and Raylynn of
Ellendale; one daughter, Mrs. Harry
Meek of Lewisburg, w. Va; six
grandchildren and four great-grand-
children.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Benjamin Banneker
School News

Both boys and girls basketball
teams will play the teams of Fred
erlck Douglas High School, of Sea
lord Tuesday evening, February 23.
Inc first game scheduled to start
promptly at 500 o'clock.
Wednesday afternoon, February
a. at 3:l5 o'clock, the girls will
leave to play at Laurel.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Bishop MOsley To
Visit Christ Church

The Right Reverend ]. Brooke
Mosley, Bishop Coadjutor of the
Diocese of Delaware, will make his
first official visit to Christ Church
Sunday morning, February 81. The
Bishop will administer the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation and preach at
the 11:00 o'clock service. The public
is invited to this service.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
CHURCHES In MILFORD

Inc avenue Wlefh0olSt
Church
Robert E. Green, Minister
Phone 1859
Eileen BlUndsn. DifseIor
ChFisiian Education
Mrs. A. 6. Davidson, DiFosloF Of Music
MRS. Marsafei Han Clerk. orsanist
Church Phone sllI
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 81
9:45 a. m, Church School. Wilson
Sockrider, General Superintendent.
Glasses for every age group. Will
you be among those who, in increas-
ing numbers, are making use Of the
Schools facilities for Bible Study?
You and all the members of your
family will be welcome at the School
sessions every Sunday.
1875 a. m, Nursery Hostesses:
Mrs. Leslie DobsOn and Miss Mary
Cook. The Church Nursery is open.
each Sunday during the eleven
o'clock service to care for small
children whose parents are Worship
ping in the Sanctuary.
1900 a. m, Divine Worship. The
Sanctuary Choir with 65 mixed
voices will sing: Listen To The
Lambs Dett, soprano sOloist with
the chOir-Miss Charlotte Ryder;
and "The Penitent" Van de Water,
baritone sOlOist with choir, Henry
Saunders, Jr. Sermon subject:
Listening To Cod. Newcomers and
visitors are always welcome. Chapel
doors will be open this Sunday i'll
congregation warrants it. Church
HOstesses: Mrs. Lawrence Fitchett
and Mrs. Raymond Masten. Friend
ly Greeters: Leslie Blades and
August Fax. LIGHT THE LIVES
OF THE MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY WITH FAITH" Bring
them to worship this Sunday.
$3.50 p. M, Methodist Youth
Fellowship. Wiona Newhouse, wor-
ship leader. Glasses: grades 7-S, I
subject my Faith" leader Rev.
Green; Grade 8 What Does It Mean !
To Be A Christian" leader, Mrs.
Robert Green; Grades 10, Il and II
boy and Girl Friendship" leader
Miss Eileen BlundOn. A welcome is
extended to all teen-agers.
1880 p. m, Chancel Choir.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Monday, $3.50 p. m, Roller skat-
ing ages All years.
e::45 p. m, Roller Skating Youth
Party.
1880 p. m, Official Board Meeting.
Tuesday, 1880 p. m, Avenue
Mems Meeting.
Wednesday, 1880 p. m, Sanctuary
Choir.
Thursday 700 p. M, Chapel
Continuation of series of talks
by the pastor Heritage and
Destiny" Good Singing and Fellow
ship. Everyone welcome.
Friday, $3.50 p. m, Children's Hour.
Bible Study Glasses for grades
1-6 followed by special entertain
ment.
Friday, 500 p. m, Gaping Ser
vice of Milford Memorial Hospital
Rev. DOnzel Wildey. speaker.
Church Going Families Stay
Longer Together. See You In {
Church Sunday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
NEWNOM

Georgianna Newnom, age 78 years.
Wl1e OF the late William T. Newnom.
passed away at the home of her
son in Pennington, early Wednesday
morning. Funeral services will be
held from the Berry Funeral Home
in Milford on Saturday afternoon
at 1870 p. m. Rev. John Irwin Of
harrington officiating. Interment
Will be at Barratt's Chapel. Friends
may call Friday evening. She is
survived by 3 sons, Earl of Chester
"a. Raymond Of Milford, William
OF Pennington, grandchildren, and
8 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Mrs.
Ida Reynolds and Mrs. Wilhelmina
brother, Sidney ArgO of Glasgow.
Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19

1t is revival time at the Church of
God on North Walnut Street. The
Rev. Woodrow Byrd, Superintendent
of the Churches of God in the Del
Mar-Va area is the guest speaker.
These services begin each evening
at 1880. This Sunday evening we
have secured one of SOuthland's
great composers and musicians, the
Rev. Yep Ellis. Mr.. Ellis is often
called the Bing Crosby of the South.
Your heart will be thrilled by his
singing. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
EVANS

William ]. Evans, aged Is years.
retired insurance salesman of viii
mington and of RiVerdale. died
Saturday morning, February 13. in
Beebe Hospital, in Lewes, follow
ing a long illness.
He was a son of the late .Tosenb
and Ella Jacobs Evans, of Whining
ton. Ills wife, Mrs. Ella Sahma
Evans, died more than a wear ago
and since that time Mr.. Evans had
resided in Riverdale with his wife's
brother-in-law and sister. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Mcdaniel. His only
other survivor is a brother, Joseph
Evans, of Media, Pa.
Mr.. Evans was a member of
Shekinah Lodge #246 A. F. & A M
in Philadelphia. Funeral services
were held in the Yeatman Funeral
Home, in Wilmington, on Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Inter-
ment in Gracelawn Cemetery, viii
mingtOn.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
Birth

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy E. Post. OF Laurel, formerly
of Greenwood, on Tuesday, Febru-
airy 9th, at NanticOke Memorial
Hospital.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19

All American Indians are legal
citizens of the United States.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-02-19
WAN
The Presbyterian Church
The Chu,sh on the Plszs"
Rev. K0FnSVn N. KepIeF, Pastor
WiIliOm E. Burnhill, orsunisi and
Choir Director
Church Phone SOL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 81
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 81
S;45 a. m, Sunday School,
class for everyone, of all ages
with lessons that are conferred in the
Word of GOd,-with a purpose to
help you know the will of God.
Roger beats, General Superinten-
dent.
10:45-12:15, A Church Nursery is
provided for children whose parents
attend morning worship.
1900 a. m, Morning Worship
where all, whatever their troubles
or need, are invited to join with
us,-the message will be on BE
cause We Are Loved.
$50 p. m, Youth Fellowship
Hour Crusaders Club for the
9TH and 8th graders; Fellow
ship for the high school young
people,-a welcome and an inspir-
alton for you who come.
7:45 p. m, Evening Worship
with the moving picture tonight
entitled Power Of GOd",-gripping
story of what might happen even
in Milford, join with Gus in this
hour of fellowship, inspiration from
old hymns and a message from
God through this film. All are well
come.
Monday Sunday School Birthday
Party the 1O7th annual birthday
party Of our Sunday School,-staTts
at 1904 program and fun for all.
. Tuesday; The Devotional Leaders
of the Women's Association meet at
$3.50 at the home of Mrs. A. E.
Humes.
The Executive Board Of the
Women's Association meets at 81
p. m, at the Manse.
Wednesday: Mems Association
an unusual program has been
planned,-"Christian Faith on
TriaF,-a courtroom scene before
a judge, with 6 men accusing, and
6 defending, you will enjoy it, bring
a friend and be sure to be there for
the opening of courts D. m. Re
freshments will follow.
Thursday: Prayer Meeting.-at |
7:30-our Hour of Power Mes
sages from the Book Of Revelation.
read chapter 2:8-12. Bring a |
friend and a Bible.
Choir Rehearsal at S:3O,-William
Barnhill, Director