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Evening star., 1955-07-14
Richordson-Meud
Ceremony Held

Miss Constance Ann Mead,
daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. Dale
U. Mead OF Alexandria, was
married July 10 to Mr.. David
Graham Richardson. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Howell N. Rich
ardson of Mount Vernon Ter
race, Va.
The Rev. Cliff r. johnson
performed the ceremony in the
Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Alexandria.
Miss Sue Ellen HUE Of Al
exandria was maid of honor
and Mr.. Roy Bragg was best
man.
Evening star., 1955-07-14

IL was o dig evening last
night for some of the top
women in the Republican
Party.
Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce, our
Ambassador to Italy, was the
guest of honor at q dinner
given by Mrs. Alice K. Leo
pold, assistant to the Secre-
tary of Labor for Women's
Affairs. and Miss Bertha S.
Adkins. assistant to the Chair
man of the Republican Ma
tional Committee.
Among the 65 guests at the
dinner held at the F Street
Club, was the Ambassadors
husband. Henry B. Luce, who
came down from New York
for the occasion.
Other guests included top
officials of the Eisenhower ad-
ministration. diplomatic rep
resentatives and leaders in
congressional and political
circles.
Mrs. Luce, who has been in
the States for several weeks
on vacation, will return
shortly to her post in Rome.
Parties for Gamboas
The round of farewell parties
continues for the departing
Counselor of the Philippines
Embassy and Mrs. Gamboa.
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs.
Choung Chan entertained at
cocktails in their honor at the
Top o. the Park Room of the
Woodner. Mr.. Chan is chief
of the Far Eastern Law divi-
sion of the Library Of Con-
gress.
Mrs. Gamboa said they are
leaving August !, and 1t will
be the first time they have
been in the Philippines for
almost 10 years.
1.-TWO of our children were
married while we were away
and when we arrive home I
will meet my three grandchil-
dren whom ] have never seen,"
said Mrs. Gamboa.
The attractive and popular
diplomatic wife also revealed
that they will stop In Los An
geles to visit their son, and
they hear that he may be
getting married while they
are there.
Diplomat Gamboa will go
back to his original profession
Of law when he returns home
where he will teach at the
University of the Philippines.
Another party scheduled is
a tea for Mrs. Gamboa next
Wednesday to be given by Mrs.
Yang. wife of the Korean Am
bassador, at the Embassy.
Prentiss Dinner Party
Another dinner party last
evening was given by the COM
manding officer of Fort Belvoir,
Evening star., 1955-07-14
Schrudes Return
Home After Visit

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Schrade have returned to their
home in New York City after
a visit with Mrs. Schrade's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Rob-
ert Young of Bethesda.
Mrs. Schrade, who is known
professionally. as Rolande
Young. recently gave a piano
concert at the National CAL
cry of Art.
Evening star., 1955-07-14
Miss Stokes to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs Samuel E.
Stokes announce the engage
ment Of their daughter Dor
othy Dawn to Mr.. Kenneth E.
Bowles, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Bowles of Woodbridge.
The wedding will take place
next .Jtfne.
Evening star., 1955-07-14
Engaged to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Riibner
Of Silver Spring announce the
engagement of their daughter
Janice Carol to Mr.. Edward NJ.
Weisberg, son of Mrs. JOSEPH
Weisberg Of Cambridge. Mass.
Evening star., 1955-07-14
.Monett Photo

given by his associates at the
Bureau of Aeronautics.
Comdr. and Mrs. Caine will
soon leave for his new assign
ment on the West Coast.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Cardinal All News

A meeting of the Houston Cardi-
nal All Club members taking veg
etables and poultry as their pro-
1ects was held on Tuesday even
ing, January 4, at the home of their
leader, Mrs. Martha Benson. FOur-
teen members were present at this
meeting.
Officers were elected as follows.
Chairman, Sammy Johnson; secre-
tary, William Doughty; treasurer
Robert H. Yerkes, Jr.; reporter
John Howard Yerkes.
Methods Of aiding the March Of
Dimes were discussed. A plav will
be presented by the members Of
the Vegetable sNd Poultry Divis-
ion.
IhOse having vegetables as their
projects are: Sammy johnson. Will
liam Doughty, Maynard Grunstra
Donald Currey, Eugene Currev
wayne Morris, Wayne Hammond.
Donald Sallo, Arthur Passwaters.
Donald Doughty, John Howard
Yerkes, Robert H. Yerkes, Jr.
The poultry members are: Henry
Griffith, Robert Reynolds, Jr., John
ny Benson and Sarah Lee Webb.
The next meeting will be held
on February 1 at the home of Rob
ert and John Yerkes. At this meet
ing, the garden members are to
bring a sample of the soil from
their gardens. The poultry men,
bers are to learn to identify the
different breeds of chickens.
John H. Yerkes, Reporter
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Items of q Purely
Personal Nuture

Miss Mildred Walls returned
home on Saturday after a visit in
Philadelphia and New York.
Miss Nancy Stickley of Whining
ton, was the holiday guest of Mrs
Lillian I. Martin.
Mrs. James G.. Holznueller is a
patient in the Milford Memorial
Hospital.
DR.. and Mrs. Russell ]. Emory
had as holiday guests Mr.. and Mrs
howard Emory and Miss Susanne
Davis of Baltimore.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Sanderson
and daughter Gail Of Ardmore Pa.
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Walls.
Mrs. Elmer Williams was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grier
IN Salisbury from Thursday until
Saturday of the past week.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Donovan and
son Jan have returned home after
spending the holidays in Key West
Florida, with Mrs. Donovan's par
ents.
Lieutenant Robert NAPLES left on
Saturday for El PasO, Texas. after
spending Christmas and New Year
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank NAPLES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Lynch spent
the past week visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Ralph Shannon and daughters
Mary Ann and Patsy at Pinehurst,
North Carolina.
Mrs. David CoOpersmith, who has
been a resident of Milford for MANY
years, moved to PHILADELPHIA on
Tuesday and will make her home
in an apartment at the Rittenhouse-
Claridge.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Democrats Assume
Control Of AU
The State Offices
CONTINUED from page one)

(COuLluueQ from page OneJ
and chancellor. He died in 1898.
The other three state officials
taking Office, all from Sussex COun-
ty are Clifford E. Hall, of Selby-
vile, state auditor; Howard H.
Dickerson Of Laurel, state treasurer
and Harry S. Smith of Georgetown,
insurance commissioner.
Mr.. DickersOn has announced the
appointment Of his chief deputy,
Andrew G. O'Neil Of Laurel, an ac-
tive Democrat who will be holding
his first public Office. Mr.. Dicker-
son, Mr.. O'Neil, and other state
Office holders took their Oaths from
Superior Court Judge Charles L.
Terry, .Jr., in the Kent County
Courthouse at Dover.
In Kent County, Levy Court con-
troll passed to Henry IT. Price, re-
elected, John T. LOder, and Emory
N. lynch Jr.
Sussex County Commissioners
are Levi S. Warrington and Clar-
ence Lingo, elected for six years
and Victor d. Adams for two years.
In Dover, George M. Fisher, Jr.,
the present deputy state treasurer,
was sworn in as deputy. Mr.. Dick
erson explained that Mr.. O'NeiI will
assume the deputy's duties later.
Governor ]. Caleb BOggs and for
mer Governor Carvel joined in urg-
ing cooperation and harmony
among all state agencies and Offices
pointing out that both parties, re-
gardless Of political differences,
have the welfare Of the people at
heart"
Governor BOggs spoke especially
of cooperation among the agencies
to carry out the will of the people,
and assured the new officials that
he would be always willing to as
sist and cooperate.
Mr.. Carvel, speaking of political
differences before an election, said
that those differences are forgotten
afterWard and all join harmonious
" together for the welfare Of the
people.
Mr Diekerson speaking briefly
said:
Il accept the honor conferred
upon me as your state treasurer
with the greatest appreciation. I
also feel very keenly the great re-
sponsibility associated with the Of
fee.
4 shall endeavor to serve my
state and its people to the best of
my ability. I'm looking forward
to great accomplishments through
unity and service.
I sincerely hope that we may
have cooperation in all state de-
partments; tn ereby rendering
greater service.
/ trust the functions in my Office
during my term may prove to con-
tribute much to welfare, prosperity
and happiness Of all the citizens Of
our beloved state"
4. Edgar Townsend, Jr., took the
oath Of Office as clerk OF the State
Supreme Court.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Letter To Publisher,
Editors And Staff

January 3, 1866
Publisher, Editor and Stan,
The Milford Chronicle,
Milford, Del.
Dear Friends:
On behalf Of the officers and
members Of Blue Hen Post No
64SS, v. F. ~, and its Ladies Aux
iliary and the $50 youngsters,
whose Christmas was made bright
or through attendance at our An
uual Kiddies' Christmas Party, /
wish to express appreciation Of the
fine cooperation given by all
those associated with production
of The Milford Chronicle. We feel
that the publicity given our appeal
for toys and our pre-party prepa-
ratiOns added much to the success
Of this years Kiddies' Christmas
Party.
We hope to continue to enjoy.
throughout 1855 and the years to
come, the same pleasant relation
ship that has hereto existed be-
tween our organizations, each OF
which is apparently dedicated to
the same purpose service to COM
munity.
With best wishes to all for a.
most happy, prosperous 1855, / re-
main
Sincerely,
Paul J. Duphily,
Commander
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Hospital Births

December q. Girl, Mr.. and mrs.
Harrison Joseph, Jr., Bowers
Beach.
December %: Boy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard Briggs, Milford: Boy. Mr..
and Mrs. James Jones (coIored)
Bridgeville.
December 90: Boy, Mr.. and MRS.
Rocco DeFelice. Laurel; Boy. Mr.
and Mrs. Johnny Fort. (coloredl
Lincoln.
December 30: Boy, Mr.. and MRS.
William Sammons, Georgetown.
December 81: Girl, Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey DuttOn, Lincoln.
January l. Girl, Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Batson, (cOlored), Seaford.
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Preston I.vncb.
Selbyville.
January 2: Girl, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alton Culver, Laurel: Girl. Mr.
and Mrs. William Dudley. Milford
Boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold HaIl
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
State Enters Turkey
In Natl Contest

Continued from page one)
City's Convention Hall onFriday.
where the Lewes turkey will be
displayed.
Mr. Gordy pointed out that while
some members Of the Poultry Inn
Association plan to at
tend the National Turkey FEEDER
alton meeting at the shore resort,
Delaware doesn't have a turkey
association.
"All Of our turkey growers Joined
several years ago in supporting
the Delaware Poultry Improvement
Association, and through that
agency we have been trying to im-
prove the Delaware product" Gordy
declared.
Friday wiz tell the tale whether
Delaware quality turkey will mea-
sure up to the quantity Tin size,
that isl Of those Of neighboring
states.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Davis and
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Davis are on
a ten-day trip to Florida.
Miss Joan Hayes of Wilmington
was the holiday guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank NAPLES.
Miss Lydia Bancroft, of German
town, Pa, is the guest of the Misses
Gertrude and Helen Tatman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Murpbv Of
DreXel Hill, Pa, were recent guests
OF Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Dickerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Roedel and
Mrs. Joseph Manning of PhiladeI-
phia were weekend guests of Mrs.
Carl Allen.
Misses Dee Dee and Elaine Tsaacs
were recent guests of their grand
mother, Mrs. o. T. Farrow in
Georgetown.
Mrs. Muriel Dieter. of Easton
Nd, was the weekend guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. Bud Harrington of the
Windsor Apartments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson w. Moore
entertained to Sunday dinner Mrs
Frances S. Ougheltree Of Viola. and
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Ougheltree and
daughter, Joan, of Dover.
=. DOnnan HOlzmueller is a pa-
uent in a hospital in Baltimore
having undergone an operation on
his foot on Tuesday. He is ex-
pected home this weekend.
Recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. L, Patterson at 7O7 North Wal
nut Street, have been Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Hubbard Patterson, Mrs. Carrie
Blocksom, Mrs Urania Carey, Mrs.
II. Wright, Carrie Mae Eaton and
Thompson.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Dover HOmemakers

The Friendly Honiemakers, Of
Dover, held their annual Christmas
Party and meeting at the Com
munity Hall, Tuesday, December
IA, following a short business meet
ing. Christmas carols were played,
then Santa visited the children Civ
ing each a gift and box Of candy.
Gifts were exchanged among mem
bers.
The president was presented with
a musical jewel box. The room was
gaily decorated with balloons and
holly and a beautiful tree.
Refreshments were then served
by the hostesses, Mrs. Ann Hynson,
Mrs. Grace Outten, Mrs. Margaret
Pollitt and Mrs. Beatrice Runner.
All appreciate the help given by
Mrs. William Rowe in making the
party a success.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Crop Allotment
Regulations Described
81 ASC Chairman

Continued from page onel
nlDlting price support for any in-
aiYidual crop on which the farm
acreage allotment is exceeded. "a
provided for BY law and cannot be
cnenged By the Department 81 Ap-
riculture Mitchell explains.
Another regulation established
~ law applies Co Agricultural Con-
aefVation Program cost-sharing
compliance with all crop allotmenfs
which apply 70 a farm Is a REQUIRE
ment for eligibility for. ACP as
slstance IN carrying out conserve
tlon measures. Therefore. IL you
want ACt assistance ia CARRYING
out g conservation plan for your
Aafm, you wiz need TO stay within
acreage allotments for all crops on
your farm.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Wedding
MCGEE BETTs

AA1GGt4 DEL 4 -
Miss Alice Grace MCGEE, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John MCGEE
Of pagsbOro, Delaware, became the
bride Of Mr.. Norman Layton Belts,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira c. Belts,
Of MillsborO, Delaware, on Thurs
day night, December 80, 1854, at
1880.
The double ring ceremony was
performed in the Parsonage. Of the
Ayres Methodist Church at Pitts
vile. Maryland. by the Pastor, the
Rev. Harold Fordham, in the pres
ence Of q number of relatives and
friends Of the couple.
Mrs. Jennie Mae Rogers, Of
MillsbOro, was the MatrOn of Hon
or to the bride and Mr. Norman
Rogers Of Alillsboro was the best
man to the groom.
The happy couple win make
their home ia Millsboro where Mr..
Belts Is employed at the company
Of the Townsend, Inc.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Cocktail Party

Miss Virginia Pack was the guest
Of honor at a cocktail party given
by several of her former school,
mates at the home Of Miss Norma
Prettyman, on New Years Eve.
between 4 and 6 O'Clock. Miss
Packs engagement to Mr.. jay
Young has recently been announc-
ed by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
David Pack. She was presented
with several pieces Of silver.
Those present we're Misses Nor
ma Prettyman, Doris Gibson, Do
lores Lapetina, Dorothy Bennett
Joan Powell, Catherine Isaacs,
Messrs. David Wood, Bob Layton.
Laurence Lapetina, David Burton.
Clayton Emory. Frank Pettyiohn
Tommy Wells and Jay Young.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

According to her annual GUS
tom Mrs. Davis R. Grier keeps
her Christmas decorations in
place until Old Christmas or
Twelfth Night. So when she
had a few friends and neigh
bors in Wednesday afternoon
for dessert and cards, the beau
tifully lighted tree and ever
greens made a pleasant back
ground for the party. Bridge
followed the dessert.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

Cute little boys and girls
came on Thursday Of last week
to help Gail Sharp with her
third birthday party. The holi-
day spirit was still with the
youngsters and the party was
just one more opportunity to
let out some Of the vim and
vigOr, making it a happy time
for all.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph McFaul
were among the many to enter
tain guests to greet the New
Year. They were hosts on Fri
day evening at their home on
Nelson street to several couples
and while awaiting the magic
hour, played charades. that
popular pastime.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Milford Bowling League
Individual Averages

AnQiVlduat Averages
Taylor, L. 182: Donohoe. 17s.
Bressler, 172: Kennedy ice Moore
l65; kdmmel, 184: Besenfelder l6s
Fink, 1853; Schaefer, 1853: Briggs
l62; Horner, 161: Carter. isl.
Cressons 161; Dare, 16l: Wilkins.
100; West, 15S Hoch. 156; Heeger,
l56; Eypel, 156; Mcpherson. 1856:
Lynch, 154; Hall, 1853: Huth. 15S:
hWonishon, 1853; Miller, 152: MUIR
ply, 152; Marshall. 151; Meredith.
14s; Johnson, 148; Dellinger. 14s:
Carnright, l48 Ack0. 14s; Glen
daniel IA; Redd0Ut. IA; Kline
IA; Nauman, 143; Taylor, W. 148:
Grier, 142; Bellies, 189: Kern. 1877:
Wolfe, 1877; Vinyard, 1877; Short.
1876.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Milford Grange Notes

Harry c. johnson, Past State
Master and Stan will install the
officers elect in Milford Grange this
saturday evening, at 8 p. M, Har-
vey Wood will be installed. as the
new Master. All members are urged
to attend and boost the work for
1866.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Wedding

Miss Mary Martin, daughter Of
Mrs. M, " WitWicki Of FELTON,, and
Bernie Sapp, Of Allen, Maryland.
were married Tuesday evening
December 21, 1854, by the Rev. 3. IN
Connolly at Allen. Maryland. The
only attendants were Mr.. and Mrs.
Carroll Maloney and daughter Of
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford

IRON Thursday, December 80th 10
Wednesday, Jan 5th, inclusive
John 3. Barcus, weather recorder
Tor the United States Government.
reports the following weather COM
ailions Tor Milford as recorded On
instruments located on LakevieW
Avenue. for the week beginning
Thursday. December 30th and ends
Inc on Wednesday. January 5th
inclusive.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

Mrs. David Coopersmith, who
has lived in Milford for many
years and has made a place for
herself in business, in the So
cial and civic life of town, left
for Philadelphia the first Of
the week and will live there.
She has an apartment at
the MISUNDERSTANDING Her
friends will greatly miss her
and wish for her all of health
and happiness in her new home.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
DOCS GUARD sToRE

BOSTON (A Two Dober-
man Pinscher dogs patrol a biz
department store here at night The
dogs are adept at snifing out hid.
ing thieves, store officials say.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

HOME DEMONSTRATIONS S-The
Greenwood Home Demonstration,
Club will have a covered dish lunch
on Tuesday, January IL, at 1880
noon at the home OF Mrs. Charles
ConoWay. The new officers will be
installed at this meeting. Mrs.
Shelton will be present at this
meeting. All members are urged
to be present to start the New Year.
CLINICS - Well Child Confer
ence: Dover, January 10th, 1870
?. m. Health Unit, ala S. State
Street. Call Dover 571l, Ext. 10.
Tor appointments.
Milford: January 18th, 100 D. m.
Health Unit, Shore Theater Build
ing.
Yenereal Disease Clinic: Dover.
January l1th, 200 D. m. Health
unit, 414 s. State Street.
Milford: January nth, 1880 a.
nl.-lz 80 p. m. Health Unit. Shore
Iheater Building.
Cancer Detection Center: Dover.
January 18th. Call Dover 1922 for
appointments.
Chest Clinic: Milford, January
14lh. 10000 a. m. and 1900 p -
Health Unit, Shore Theater Build,
ing. 'iu
HELD FOR FORGERY-A noIioo
photo and an automobile license
tag number led to the arrest ~
Nathaniel T. Hackett, 80. Woodsida
on three charges of forgery. noIica
disclosed recently.
lie is accused Of passing two
Forged checks, one for S99 and the
otner for $79, on a business esfah-
llshment near Dover. and a SEQ
check on a Dover business estah-
llshment. State and Dover police
cooperated in the Investigation
which resulted in Hacketts arrest
First, police found that the man's
out-of-toWn alleged victim had in
routine fashion observed the license
number Of the automobile in which
the accused forger stopped at his
place Of business.
ENTERS RACE-Irving H Gar
ton, newly-elected state represent
ative, announced recently he viii
oppose Victor 3. Holpp, incumbent
for the Fourth District seat On
Dover City Council in the munici-
pal election January IL.
Mr.. Carton, who resides. IN
walker Road, is a local contractor.
ne is past commander of Dover
Memorial Post VFW.
His candidacy now produces the
third contest in the councilmanic
Only Millard Biddle, First Dis
trict councilman up for reelection.
is unoppOsed. Frances e. Weyandt
and Paul e. hartman are the candi-
dates in the Second District. while
Stanley NJ. Petty, veteran council
man in the Third District, will be
opposed by James P. Muir.
-
FRANKFORT KIWANIS John
Parsons, Of Seaford, a past lieuten-
ant Gov. of the KiWanis Capital
District recently installed oficers
Of the FrankfOrd Kiwanis gIub
for the year 1865. Officers taking
over the new duties include Vernon
Murray, president: C. A. Boothe.
vice president; Robert Elliott trea-
surer; Jesse Murray, secretary.
Arthur Banks, Atwood Lynch.
Bernard Lynch, Charles Murray.
Charles Marvel and Roy Luzier.
directors.
Visiting Kiwanians were f. Glen
Grain, Georgetown Kiwanis Club.
Samuel Timmons, Millsboro XII
wants Club and George Moore, Sea
ford KiWanis Club.
Since the FrankfOrd Club was or
ganized last year, it has sponsored
the organization Of a Boy Scout
troop which is now holding regular
meetings at the home Of Robert
Elliott and has also fielded a sue
cesful bowling team in the SER
vice club league at DagsbOrO.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07

Judge and Mrs. William Mar
ion Stevenson Of Frederick are
entertaining on Sunday at the
Mapledale Country Club at Do
yer in honor Of their daughter,
Ruth Ann, whose engagement
to Dr. William o. Adkins was
recently announced. From five
until seven o'clock they will
greet friends from all parts Of
Delaware and from Maryland,
numbering almost two hundred.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
PETTYIOHN

Charles E. Pettyjohn, aged ~
years, retired farmer, who resided
on the Milton-Harbeson road. died
in Milford Memorial Hospital
Wednesday, December 20, after a
long illness.
A native Of HarbesOn, he was a
son of the late George Washington
and Mary Hester Martin PettyiOhn.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna
N, PettyiOhn; five daughters, Mrs.
Grace Webb, LeWes; Mrs. Delberta
Clifton, HarbesOn; Mrs. Ruth Carey
and Mrs. Marie Brittingham, both
Of Milton; Mrs. Louise wilkins. Of
Milford. There are eight grand
children and one sister. Mrs. Lille
May Coner, Of Milton.
Funeral services were held last
Sunday afternoon at two O'clock
in the William M. Short Funeral
in Milton. Rev. w. T. Archer. pas-
tor of Harbeson Methodist Church.
Of which Mr.. PettyjOhn was a mem-
Der, and the Rev. William Hamilton
of Nassau, conducted the service
Interment in Harbeson Cemetery.
.
ISAACS
Miss Margaret Isaacs. Of Fav-
etteville, N. c., died on Friday NOR
ming, December 81. Miss Isaacs
was the daughter Of the late David
Il. and Amanda Webb Isaacs. who
were life long residents OF Milford.
For many years Miss Isaacs own
ed and operated a millinery store
u Fayetteville, until retirement be-
cause Of her health.
She was very active member
Of the Methodist Church her entire
life.
Surviving her are one brother.
Howard Isaacs, Of Fayetteville. and
three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Copp of
Tampa Fla, Mrs. Leona Trice Of
WinstOn-Salem, N. c., and Mrs. MAY
Nash of Washington, d. c., and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at her
home in Fayetteville on Saturday
and continued at the LOfland Fu-
neral Home in Milford on Sunday
at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Robert e. Green. pastor Of
the Avenue Methodist Church, Of
nclated. Interment was made in
the ODD Fellows Cemetery, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-07
TRUCKERS OPTIMIsTTC-

TRUCKERS OPTIMISTIC
Operators Of big truck fleets in
Delaware are placing orders for
new equipment and are expanding
terminal facilities, confident that
1855 will be a banner year, John q.
Burris, president Of the Delaware
Motor Transportation Association,
declared this week.
There is a growing need for fast,
efficient transportation, Mr.. Burris
explained, due to the arrival on the
Delaware scene Of new industries.
Pointing out that thousands Of
Delawareans are employed directly
or indirectly in the motor transpor-
tation field, Mr.. Burris said: "We
feel that the industry viii continue
to grow along with the rest Of the
Delaware economy in 1855"
Mr.. BUrris lauded the successful
efforts of the State Development
Department and the Delaware State
Chamber of Commerce in attracting
new business to the state"