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Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
Gov. BOggs COmmends
Tooth Birthday Of
The Y. w. c. A.

Commenting the Young WOmen's
Christian Association, which this
week begins the observance of its
one hundredth anniversary, Cover
nor J. Caleb Boggs today congrat-
uIated the organization for the "ad-
vancement of religious ideals and
spiritual values-in a world beset
by conflicting moral and ethical
Standards
Governor Boggs also called at
tentiOn to the siXtieth anniversary
of the Wilmington YWCA which
will be officially observed at a ban
quet in the Gold Ballroom, Hotel
DUPONT, on Tuesday evening, jan
uary 18. saying that this group had
wide influence on the young women
Of that community and the state in
general.
Governor BOggs pointed out that
the organizations 100000 mem
bers in the United States are "seek-
ing to make happier the lives Of
young women and girls, and to
strength home and community life
by developing their full potential
tiles as individuals and citizens"
Governor Boggs' proclamation
follows:
WHEREAS, the advancement of
religious ideals and spiritual values
is vital if good will, justice, truth
and freedom are to prevail in a
world beset by conflicting moral
and ethical standards; and
WHEREAS, it is toward this end
the YWCA of the U. S. A. has striv-
en- ever since the world founding
Of the Young WOmen's Christian
Association in 1855, seeking to
make happier the lives of young
women and girls, and to strengthen
home and community life by devel-
Oping their full pOtentialities as
individuals and as citizens; and
WHEREAS, this great women's
organization starting this second
week in January will celebrate a
notable first century of service, to-
day being carried on through more
than 1900 local units in this ma
ton and associations in 65 other
countries of the world; and
WHERE, for so of those 100
years, Delaware has been fortunate
to have a unit in Wilmington,
which has contributed greatly to
the well-being of young women of
the states now
THEREFORE, !, J. CALEB
BOGGS, Governor of the State of
Delaware, in behalf of our people,
do hereby congratulate the mem
bership of the YWCA of the U. S.
A. and particularly those in Della
ware, now 100000 strong, and
wish for them unbounded success
in continuing to fortify freedom
with faith and fellowship.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
Face The Facts

Traffic accidents don't Just hap
pen said J. James Ashton, man
ager Of the Delaware Safety Coun-
cil-"they are caused. And very
often winter traffic accidents are
caused by people who refuse to
face up to the fact that winter driv-
ing and walking demand increased
caution and alertness from motor
lists and pedestrians.
These people know they can't
walk surefoOtedly nor stop their
cars quickly when road surfaces
are slippery with snow, ice or rain
that they can't see. clearly
through a mist of rain, sleet, snow
or fog that others can't see
them clearly nor stop suddenly for
them under the same conditions.
"Yet they don't make the neces-
sary adjustments to compensate for
these winter handicaps don't
allow extra time to make a journey
in rough weather don't slow
their walking or driving pace
don't increase their alertness to
AACCS 1AAC eAAuGu AnAul0bs
. If an accident does occur, they'll
blame it on the weather. But shift
ing the blame won't mend broken
bones or put breath back into a
lifeless body.
Every time a person steps out
in traffic he is responsible for his
own safety, and-tO a degree-for
the safety of those he meets" Mr..
Ashton said. Refusing to accent
this responsibility doesn't relieve
him of 1t. Nor does it make his pain
and discontinue any easier to
bear if his carelessness lands him
in the hospital.
$50, let's all take an adult atti-
tude towards this business of traf-
fic safety" he said. Lets realize
that our safety is our own respon-
sibility and that the way to stay
hale and hearty is to take special
precautions when the weatherman
gets orneTy. It's a sign of matur-
ity to be able to face up to situa-
tions."
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
ocTAeoNAL HOME

COVERT, Mich. - Up ~ The
Charles Robinson family lives in
an OctagOnal home which has been
a landmark here for 66 years. The
barn is also eight-sided.
No one is quite sure why it was
built that way. but Mrs. John
Seplman, whose uncle, OrlO Shat
tuck, built the house, says that
Uncle OrlO had a theory that
there was less wall space in a
rOund-shaped than a rectangular
house"
Therefore, she reasons, he might
have figured it was cheaper to
heat.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
Directors, Officers
Elected By Banks
(Continued from page onel


for 1855; Ebert F. Williams. Presi-
dent; George H. Draper, Jr., George
H. Short and Howard T. Postles.
Vice Presidents; George T. Reed.
Jr., Treasurer, Secretary and Trust
Officer; Bessia M. Warren, Assis-
tant Trust Officer; James G. Holz-
mueller and James F. Salevan, As
sistant Treasurers.
The annual stockholders meeting
of the First National Bank and
Trust Company, of Milford, was
held in the banking house on
Tuesday afternoon, January 11th
The president, the former State
Senator James L. Davis reported
a highly successful year, and stated
that the assets of the bank, Mil
fords oldest we're in excess Of
$9,O00,0C0, with deposits of ST.
100000. Mr.. Davis, further stated
that he looked forward to another
prosperous year in 1855.
In addition to Mr.. Davis, other
officers of the bank are, first vice
president, Thomas Davis; second
vice president, assistant cashier and
assistant Trust officer, Edwin p.
Messick; Wallace F. McFaOl, cash
ier. All of whom were reelected
without opposition.
Directors reelected are James L.
Davis, Thomas Davis, Edwin P.
Messick. T. Carlisle Collins, w.
Nelson Hail. ClessOn +. Bridgham,
Herman R. Phillips, Samuel M. D.
Marshall, J. Holland Prettyman,
Edwin L. Fisher, Edmund F..
Steiner; two new directors were
elected, Raymond Masten and Will
lard r. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14


tiOn in proper cases.
The Governor said the mini
mum requirements at the Delaware
Colony at StOckley are for capital
improvements in the form of new
facilities and delayed maintenance.
especially for the care Of infants,
and at the State Welfare Home at
Smyrna for additional space to ac-
commOdate the increasing institu-
tiOnal population. He urged the leg
islators to give favorable consider
alton to the needs Of each.
Compensation Rise
An increase in the weekly bene-
fit payable under the skate Unem-
plOyment Compensation law to
equal approximately so per cent of
the weekly wage Of the average
worker, or about SO, was recon-
mended by the Governor. He point
ed out, however, that it. would be a
serious mistake to raise the amount
ito such a point that the weekly
benefit amount would be So high
as to deter actual employment"
He urged an increased tax base
on which unemployment cOmpen-
satiOn taxes are levied from the
first $4,000 paid to a worker to $3,-
900 and a reduction in the mini
mum payroll tax from 2 per cent
to i per cent.
Regarding the states agricul-
ture, Governor BOggs urged sup
port Of such measures "as will
encourage agriculture and provide
for the wise use and conservation
of our natural resources"
He recommended laws imprOv-
ing the game and fish management
and administration in the state.
and suggested that the Delaware
Geological Commission, the pro-
gram for study of beach erosion,
and activities pertaining to mos
quito control be continued and en-
cOuraged. He also urged cOntinu-
ance of the civil defense program
to include disaster authority, and
the maintenance of an adequate
National Guard program.
Municipal Home Rule
Another constitutional amend
ment called for by the Governor
would provide home rule for muni-
eipalities, enabling them to meet
more responsibly the needs Of their
citizens in local matters.
Additional park and recreational
areas, including the continued de-
velopment of state-owned ocean
front beach lands, were also called
for by the chief executive. Another
recommendation dealt with legisla-
ton in the interest of youth and
older citizens Of the state.
"The problems of the State of
Delaware continue to be many and
difficult" Governor Boggs said.
''They extend the full range Of our
economic and social affairs. Items
of importance and concern which
may not have been specifically
mentioned here today will be
brought to your attention if they
arise.
Cites Progress Made
yet, as 1 stated in my opening
remarks, much progress has been
made in the past two years for the
public good. Consequently, I am
confident that our joint efforts will
lead to further progress and new
silutiOns in the best interests Of all
of our people if we proceed CO.
operatively.
1T is my hope and prayer that
we may move forward, meeting the
challenges before us with faith
in our people and with the guidance
! of q Divine ProViancnn -
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
Delaware Park To
Open On May %
CONTINUED from PAGE b

A~~-+N@+Aa@4 aAA0NA MAAE
Mr.. Field pointed out that the
operation Of the track has brought
Sl4,477,242.S2 in tax receipts to the
state in the past II seasons. He
added:
New Opposition Faced
What occurs on racing dates in
the neighbOring states Of Maryland
ana New Jersey is vital to tax in
come in Delaware. What has lust
happened there has been bad for
our state.
Last week, Maryland announced
that it will run PimlicO against us
in the early part Of our meeting,
and New Jersey has been doing
that for several years. Now a new
plan is proposed in New Jersey to
run Atlantic City against us part
Of the time and Monmouth the rest
of the time.
'The facts are that for 1855.
matters are distinctly poorer than
ever before, with a prospect Of get
ting poorer still.
Delaware Park depends on its
nelghboring states for two-thirds
Of its attendance because the popu-
lation Of Delaware is not Bic
enough"
Other Tracks Intrude
A review Of the local racing pic-
ture, Mr.. Field said, shows that
Delaware Park has been running
the same dates each year since the
sport began here. However, year
by year, other tracks in nearby
states intrude on the same dates
When the track was laid down,
there was no racing at all in New
Jersey, and no night trotting in
Observation-Disclosures Park offered
the only racing in June between
Maryland and Kentucky.
In short, he said, Delaware
Parks competitive position is the
bitterest in America"
Continuing his statement, Mr..
Field said:
Delaware Park has launched the
'Distaff Big Three a trio Of great
races to help maintain our posi-
ton. The Delaware Handicap is
not only the biggest sporting event
in Delaware, it is one Of the great
est in the nation, and the richest in
the world for fillies and mares.
Only Workers Paid
"All this is expensive. It could
only be done because our stock
holders do not take dividends, nor
do our officers, aside from myself,
receive any salary. No director gets
any fee. Only the working stan gets
paid. The money thus made avail
able enables Delaware Park to put
up rich purses, which bring the
champion horses, which attract the
Out-of-state patrons, who pay the
Delaware taxes. This sounds some
what like the sequence in the fairy
tale The House That Jack Built
but it is all very important to Del
aware taxpayers"
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
COW CAFETERIA

BURNIPS, Mich. CP) Gail
and Kenneth Roberts have built a
"walk-in" restaurant for their 100
head Of yearling Hereford beef
steers.
It's a silo, 80 feet tall and 'front.'
ed by a concrete slab yard with
feed hunks, tended automatically.
Trees provide natural shelter and
eliminate any need for buildings.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
CAT CONES BACK

REARDAN, Wash. - P) - HON.
er the alley cat who wouldn't take
no for an answer is back home
and they're going to let him stay.
Homer showed up at the Lewis
Mckay house here six months ago.
The family already had a couple
Of cats but they let him stay for
a while. Last month, though, they
gave him to a Garfield, Wash,
couple.
Then Homer came back. He ap-
parently walked the go miles from
Garfield. The McKays say they
will keep him now.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14

Sturgeon, the caviar-prOducing
fish, which was rapidly disappear
ing from California waters a few
years ago, is reported making a
comeback.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
ACCORDING TO PLAN

BOISE, Idaho - up - An un-
touch Of realism was add
ed TO a civil defense test
The script said three Snake
River bridges were out, wrecked by
imaginary bombs But on the day
OF the test, one of the bridges real
" was knocked out. There was
imaginary about the truck
that broke through it.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
Farm Youth Shuttle
AT Caesar Rodney
fContinued from page one)

CONTINUED from page one)
Committee chairman are: Miss
Lois Emerson, New Castle, an
nOuncements and registration book.
Gene Short, Smyrna, and Wilson
Reed, Wyoming, dance arrange
ments. Richard James, Laurel, and
Austin Short, Georgetown, one bar
rel Of punch, 3 cans Of pretzels,
and 3 cans of potato chips. Alice
Layton, Laurel, 3 homemade cakes
and 3 boxes Of homemade candy
for door prize Betty Palmer. specie
al program work.
The Associated Young People
from Maryland have been invited
to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION?

TUCSON, Ariz. - (R - A 15-
year-old boy with a loaded .38-
caliber pistol in his waistband was
removed from high school class
here by police.
His explanation for carrying the
gun:
"A couple Of those teachers were
giving me hard time"
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14

Sunday, MondOy & Tuesduy
Jan. I6, Iz&IS
Sun. Mite show starts us s;I5 >. n.
Show starts uf 700 p. M, Men.
end Tues. Mites
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-14

Sea water freezes at about two
degrees centigrade below the tenn
perature at which fresh water
freezes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Beth Ell SisterhOod
To Lunch Wednesday

The sisterhood of Congregation
Beth Ell will give a dessert lunch.
con for members and prospective
members at p. m. Wednesday at
the synagogue A musical fea.
ture of the program will be eX.
cerpts from the musical comedy
give La Sisterhood." presented
by the group last spring.
Mrs. Maurice Deul, chairman of
the membership committee, and
Mrs. Leo Kopit and Mrs. Max
Steiner, chairmen of the hospi-
tality committee, are in charge of
the luncheon.
Assisting Mrs. Deul will be
Mesdames Isreal Rosenblum, Irv-
ing CheSlaw, Sidney Euzent, Sig
mund Shapiro, Raymond Kruger,
and Wolfe Mostow. Refreshments
will be prepared and served by
Mesdames Murray Foss, Morris
Stern, Irving Cheslay, Albert
DECKER, Norman Plotka, Seymour
Wolf, Abraham Weiss, Beryl
Frank, and Bernard Korn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Har-TzeOn Ladies
Schedule Tea, Dance

The sisterhood of Congregation
Har-Tzeon is planning two social
events next week, At 8 p. m.
Monday, it will hold a paid-up
membership tea at Woodward and
Lothrops Wisconsin Avenue
store.
Israeli entertainers, door
prizes and refreshments are on
the program; which is under the
direction of MS. Bernard Lipps,
membership chairman.
The Sheraton-Park Hotel will
be the scene Saturday evening of
the sisterhood's annual dance. All
proceeds from the $3.50 per
couple tickets will go to the con.
gregation's building fund. Spe-
cial dances, favors, and door
prizes are on schedule.
Reservations may be made with
Mrs. Stanley Solomon 10 4-0266,
dance chairman, or Mrs. Joseph
Fernebok, 10 1925.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06

Saturday and workers were again
served a very tasty meal by some
of our women. The walls divid-
ing the basement Sunday School
rooms have been completed except
for the doors. The worship hour
was broadcast over our loud
speaker system.
Our Brotherhood under the
leadership of Garrett Umberger
put on the B. r. U. program on
Sunday evening. Rev. Bedell will
be preaching for the next two
weeks at Rev. James Perrys
church in Clinton, Md A guest
speaker will have the II a. m.
hour and the evening service on
next Sunday will be- under the
Brotherhood.
Our Boys All Club met on Mon
day evening at the Germantown
Baptist church. They were guests
of the William Howard King
Brothers. One of their youngest
active members, billie" Janney,
will leave on Saturday for the
stock show in Chicago.
Our Girls All Club met last
week at the home of Cynthia Daw-
son, their new leader, for their
first meeting under the new lead
ership, and we predict a renewed
interest with greater activity.
Jimmie Dove is confined to
his home with a virus attack.
Make your plans now to attend
the annual Turkey Supper at
Neelsville Presbyterian Church on
October 8 beginning at 2 p. m.
You can also do some of your
early Christmas shopping at their
fancy table.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Rawn Wis
tied Frederick and Baltimore on
Monday.
George Savage is at home again
from the hospital. He is better
although not able to resume work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
NEWS FROM
Germantown
Mrs. Laura Nicely
Gaithersbure 7so-J-I2
By Mrs. Laura Medley,
G'burg 78OJI2

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Huns
berger and daughters, Debbie
Edna, Alice and Trudy of Agana
Guam, spent several days guests
here of his sister, Mrs. Deborah
LEM, at the Presbyterian manse
Mr.. Hunsberger is employed by
the U. S. Interior Dept
Samuel Umberger, ST., who has
been i'll, has as his guests at his
home here a niece, Mrs. Flora
Kits, and a sister, Mrs. Lottie
Winesett, both of Ceres, Va, and
another sister of Bland, Va, Mrs
Mabel Sadler. Mr.. Umberger has
again shown signs of improve
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Zane Neeley
and family of Goose Harbor Wis
tied Mrs. Neeley's parents, Mr..
and Mrs Forrest Simms, ST., on
last Sunday. Another visitor was
her brother, Pvt. Forrest SimmS,
Jr. He was on his way to Fort
Bliss, Texas, where he will receive
further training with the guided
missiles group.
William King, Gaithersburg
High School graduate was among
some 5000 taking a civil service
test at the U. S. Navy Yard in
Washington. He was among the
300 who passed the test and is
now employed at the navy yard.
Billie" is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Howard King Of German
town.,
Mrs. Carleton E. Browning has
returned from a vacation spent
with friends in Chicago and Mag
ara Falls.
Work on the Germantown Bap-
fist church was resumed on last
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Rockville Christian
Dedicates Teachers

The church school of the Rock.
vile Christian Church will hold
dedication service for teachers
during the regular worship serv.
ice at II a. m. this Sunday. Pro.
motion exercises were held in the
church school auditorium last
Sunday.
Earl Taylor of Silver Rock is
superintendent of the school, and
Keith Adams of Rockland is asso.
ciate superintendent. A new class
for young married people is being
organized. 1t will be taught by
Rev. Charles Matthias, pastor of
the church.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Caithersburg's First Baptist Church
Is Formally Organized Sunday

The First Baptist Church of
Gaithersburg was formally organ
lied Sunday, at evening services
held at the Masonic hall. Town
officials, neighboring ministers,
and local Baptist leaders were
present at the ceremonies, with 20
worshipers in attendance.
Rev Stewart Labat, rector of
Christ Episcopal Crurch in Gath
ersburg, gave the invocation and
benediction. Speakers included
DR.. William ]. Crowder, director
of the department of missions and
evangelism, District of Columbia
Baptist Convention; Rev. Richard
J. Sweetman. assistant pastor OF
the Wisconsin Avenue Baptist
Church; Rev. B. Ross Morrison,
pastor of the First Baptist Church
of Wheaton; Rev. Malcolm
Wright pastor of Epworth Meth
odiSt Church, Gaithersburg;
Mayor Merton F. Duvall of Gath
ersburg, and Glenn Gillian, lay
leader of Grace Methodist Church.
Rev Robert NJ. Smith, pastor of
the new church, preached the ser
mon. j. r. Harris was moderator
of the dedication program, and
Mrs. Harris directed the choir.
The church is presently meeting
in the Masonic hall, but has pur.
chased the George A. Nisar prop
erty and plans to hold services
there by November /.
Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Warren
Perry were principal organizers of
the new congregation, which held
its first meeting April Is. Rev.
Smith. native of Mississippi who
recently finished his theological
studies at Southern school,
preached his first sermon for the
new church on May Is.
Since then, the group has been
holding regular services three
times week. Sunday services at
II a. m. and 8 p. m. and Wednes.
day evening praper services at s.
At first, the church met in the
Lyric Theater.
There are 35 charter members,
and the congregation is growing.
Seven new members Joined the
church last Sunday. Sunday
school classes taught S. children
last week.
This Sunday, the church will
hold a training session for Sun.
day school teachers at the Masonic
hall at p. m. The congregation
plans to organize ladies' and
mems guilds, and youth groups,
says Mrs. William McPain, pub
licity chairman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Flower Hill Pastor
To Preach on Growth

Sunday morning, Rev. Arthur L.
Warner, pastor Of the Flower Hill
Church of the Brethren, will
preach in the morning on 1.-THE
Beauty of Growth" The changes
which come to each one of us
should simply mean that we are
a little older, have had a little
more experience and because Of il
we are a little wiser, the pastor
feels.
Tonight the people of Flower
Hill plan TO come TO the church in
the evening and clean their build.
ing. Everybody is invited to come
and fellowship in the work
project.
Sunday. the adult Bible class
will have its class meeting at the
parsonage. II will be a dinner
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
SuccOth Services
Set This Weekend

Jewish residents of Montgom.
cry County are celebrating the
conclusion of the Succoth festival
this weekend, with services SEIZED.
duled Friday. Saturday and Sun
day.
The Montgomery County Jew.
ish Community will hold services
at $3.50 p. m. Friday and 9:15 a. m.
Saturday, with a children's serv.
ice at 1915 a. m. Saturday. A
memorial service will be held at
1920 a. m. Saturday.
Simchas Torah services will
take place at 1870 p. m. Saturday,
and all children in the County are
invited to participate in the march
of Torah. Rabbi Tzvi H. Porath
will also conduct services at 9:15
am. Sunday.
u Congregation Beth FL will OBJ.
sdgye Shemini Atzeres with a
FrfTay evening service at $50
p.m.N led by Theodore Rosen.
berg Rnd Cantor Wolfe Mostow.
SATURDAY morning at 10 me.
mortal service will be conducted
by Rabbi Morris Gordon and Can.
tor Mostow.
On Sunday morning at 10, the
children of the Beth Ell religious
schools and their parents will OBJ.
serve Simchas Torah at service
to be held in the auditorium of the
school of hospital administration.
Bethesda Naval Medical Center.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06

meeting Immediately following
the morning service.
On Wednesday, the Women's
Service Circle will hold its regular
monthly meeting at the home of
Mrs. Viola Henley, near Damas,
Gus. Mrs. Henley is the new pres.
ident of the organization and is
anxious to have the complete at
tendance of all the ladies'. The
pastor will hold an installation
service for the new officers and
Mrs. Miriam Gloyd will present a
program.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Cabin John Church
Holds Rally Sunday

The yearly rally and fellowship
day will be held in the Riverside
Assembly of God Church, Cabin
John, this Sunday The program
is under the direction of Pastor
A. b. Marks.
Services will be held at II a. m.
2:30 and 7:45 p. m, with a special
afternoon program.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-10-06
Damascus Adventists
Hold Social, Supper

The Damascus Seventh Day Ad-
ventist Church was host Saturday
evening to friends and guests at
camp fire social and pot luck
supper at the home of Pastor and
Mrs. Richard F. Rideout.
The program, under the direc-
ton of social committee chair.
man Heber Bouland, included
games, readings, story telling,
music, and a marShmallow roast.