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Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08
OVERLOOK
Mrs. Howard MiIlman
Phone LeWes 1892

Services at Whites Chapel for
November 10.
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.
m. Superintendent, Howard West
Morning Worship begins at
10.45 a. m. Preacher, Rev. Alden
Hopkins, Jr.
He that believeth of Me, the
works that I do shall he do also. :"
John 14:12.
Let all that you do be done in
love. II Cor. 1914.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Davidson en-
tertained to dinner on Sunday: Mrs.
Dorothy Baker, Willy Feresto of
Newark and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Campbell and Mrs. Lizzie Bryan of
Lewes, Mrs. Dorothy Hitch and
Thomas Best of Nassau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard E. Mill
man, Jr., were dinner guests Sun
+ day of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Eli
oft and son of Magnolia
Those on the sick list this week
are Norman Neff, Mrs Howard E..
Millman, Sr., Arthur Campbell,
Joyce Davidson and many others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hudson,
Jr., and family were dinner guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hud-
son and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Thorogood of
Rehoboth and daughter were din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Minos
Conoway on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Warrington
of Wilmington called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Neff on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward r. P. Mill
man visited Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
E. Millman, Sr.. Monday night
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08
ROXANA
Mrs. Alice Lockwood
Phone SelbyYille 1891

The WSCS held their monthly
meeting Friday evening, November
1, at the Community House. Mrs.
Hugh Stephens, Jr., and Mrs. Ro-
land Kelly as co-hostesses, who
served delicious home made ice
cream and cake, which was very
much enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rayne
had as their house guest last week
Mrs. Rayne's sister, Mrs. Lester
Hickman of Chincoteague, Va. The
above spent Tuesday in Baltimore.
They were also joined by Mrs.
Carl Pepper, who enjoyed the trip
with the above.
The Roxana Church School gave
the Primary Department Hal
lowe'en party at the church Mon
day evening which they all enjoyed
with the teachers in the Sunday
school room.
Mrs. Alice Rusk spent Sunday
with her niece, Mrs. Edward Tru-
lit at Dagsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. MelIoy Conoway
and daughter Melody Ann of Mas
sua were guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Millard Macklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rayne en-
tertained to dinner Saturday Mr..
and Mrs. Bernard CULLEN of Ber-
lin, Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Edward
Truitt and son Norwood of Days
boro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland. Kelly and
son Merrell McCabe of here and
Miss Anna Johnson and Mrs. Mary
Bunting 0f Lower Bishopville
spent Saturday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. William d. McCabe in
honor of the latter Mr. McCabe's
birthday. Home made ice cream
and cake were served. Congratula-
tions!
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Chile of Dear
born, Michigan, spent the weekend
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cove Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Murray
had as their dinner guests Sunday:
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Davis and
IuOInSIs WI .. A1A1S LAWS VI Iduh-
ford and Mrs. Elizabeth Murray of
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Lynch en-
joyeG having over the weekend
their children, Mr. and Mrs. Clark
Reid and daughter Virginia of Bal
timore and Miss Anna Marie Lynch
of Mt. Airy, Pa.
A little celebration was given in
honor of Mrs. Reil's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Murray en-
tertained to dinner Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. Vance McCabe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Wilmer and daughter De-
bora.
The VOlga River in Russia is
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08

Archie A. Amos and Helen Marie
to John K. McNamire and Margaret
A, Georgetown HID, lot.
Walter L. Conoway, sheriff a.
gainst DEL-MAR-VA Contractors,
Inc, to Peninsula Finance Co.
Wilbur S. Moore Hrs. to Norman
S. Lawson and Marie T., Town of
Milton. 34% acres.
William H. Harrison to Karl B.
Harrison and Mary NJ, Cedar Creek
HID, 91z acres.
Ciennie B. Sullivan and Irene K.
to Floyd NJ Johnson, Jr. and Jean
E., Blades, lot.
David ]. McDade and Olive M. to
Pearl Lynch, Dagsboro HID, 5000
SO. #.
Theodore Burton, 3rd and George
anne c. to Louis w. Burton and
Ann C. Georgetown, HID, 2.28 acres.
Sussex Realty Co. to William j.
Robb and Remedies G., Georgetown
HID, lot 81.
Sussex Realty Co., to William j.
Robb and Remedies G., Georgetown
HID, lot SO.
Patience A. Wolfe Hrs. to G. Ed
ward Veasey, Indian River HID, SO
acres.
George T. Waite and Jeanne H.,
Robert T., Dickinson and Eula L. to
John A. Moore, Jr. and Helen M,
Seaford Hd., 221 acres.
Charles Morris Adams and Mil
dred L., Mary Priscilla Adams
Herbst and A. Dressler Herbst to
Dorsey E. Williamson and Ruth
Ann, Town of Bridgeville, lot.
John H. Windsor to Fred L..
Ward and Dora T.. Little Creek
HID, 1905 arces.
Leonard G. Wisseman and Ethel
to Frank J. Elton. Jr. and Norman
j., Cedar Creek HID, lot 80 and "
of lot 81.
Charles R. Burton to w. D. Cas-
sell and Nettie j., Seaford, lot 25,
sec. 3.
Ralph j. Bennett and Beatrice S.,
Francis H. Bennett and Barbara l..
to George A. Fernstrom and Eileen,
Broad Creek Hd., lot 64.
Delbert H. Daisey to Horace d.
Daisey and/or Esther NJ, Dagsboro
HID. 1880 so. it.
Frank F. Dykes and Madelyn M.
to Dutch Motor Courts, Inc, lots
4, 5, and 7.
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08
Sussex County
Real Estate Transfers

Theodore R. Coffin and Evelyn E.,
TO Nelson L. Quillen and Ethel E.,
Baltimore HID, 3 acres.
Cabel L. Fine Hrs. to Joseph H.
Cox, Seaford Hid, lot.
Leon Harmon and Sarah c. to
Eugene ID. Bookhammer, Indian
River HID, 10 acres and acres.
Ernest G. Hinton and Jerroleen
TO Dennis Mullen and Clara Mae,
Cedar Creek HID, 2 acres.
William Blaine Atkins and Ollie
Truitt to Preston Lee Williams, Jr,
and Levina s., lots % and 2S and
Il. As IT. of lots 25 and 26.
/. ID. Short Co., Inc. to Edgar w.
life and Mary M, Lewes and Re
hoboth HID, lot 5, blk. 25, 1928 IT.
OF lot 6.
Ella Records Hrs. to Wayland
u. Hall, Laurel, Del, lot.
Archie b. Birmingham and Vir-
ginia l.. to White Packing Co.,
Lewes and Rehoboth HID, units, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, z, and 8, sec. B.
James E. Manlove and Mary A.
to Kathryn M. Murphy, Milford. lot.
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08
OLD FASHIONED REMEDY

MINNEAPOLIS = Up II City
foot patrolmen are going back to
carrying old-fashioned night
sticks. Police Chief Milton Win
slow. in authorizing expenditures
of $375 to buy 100 such clubs, said
they are needed to handle juvenile
hoodlums. The order came after a
patrolman was severely beaten
trying to break up fight at a
teen age dance.
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08
UNHAPPY FURLOUGH

MARION, Ohio up = 1t was
a long furlough from the U. S.
Army for Victor Howard Berry,
18: but not a happy one.
1t started when he came home
from Italy for 40 days because his
father was injured in an auto ac-
cident. That was extended 10
more days.
His dad recovered, but his sister
was in an auto accident. The leave
was extended 20 more days. The
sister is recovering.
Then Berry himself landed on
the recovery list He shot off his
big toe while squirrel hunting.
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08
RETEST ASKED

SAN DIEGO, Calf. - Up = An
elderly motorist was stopped by
Traffic officer d. L. Weber for
driving down the middle of a one
way street the wrong way.
Weber's report said he asked
the man if he could read a "one-
way" sign on the next corner and
the man answered: Sure, it says
wait The officer recommended
new drivers license test.
Milford chronicle., 1957-11-08

The Volga River in Russia is
2,4OO miles in length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-04

Klapthor's family tree which
traces her lineage to three
Presidents and First Ladies'
George Washington, James
Madison and Zachary Taylor.
Displayed in their draw
ing room. the chart (of I'M
known origin of the Taylor
and Berry families is hand
done in ink and originally
hung in her family's home in
Henderson, KY. 1t traces the
lines from 1868 through 1877.
Husband Collector
They also have many dated
American pieces in their
home which Mr.. Klapthor
usually finds. MY husband
is the real collector in the
family" she laughs, Il Gu
rate It,"
Ideally suited in their
tastes. the couple spend their
spare time researching and
writing historical papers.
visiting museums on week
ends, or travelling around the
country studying and teach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-04

ing for the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
The baby goes along on all
their trips.
Her biggest job at the
Smithsonian, just finished,
was assembling for the first
time q collection Of china
State Services used in the
White House and Presiden-
tial personal china.
While incomplete, the COL
lection includes china used
by Presidents Washington
through Eisenhower with q
few gaps in between.
1.-THE only good similar col
lection used to be in the base
ment of the White House"
she explains. but it is no
longer open to the public. We
had a nucleus Of such china
and have since added to it"
Mrs. Klapthor maintains
she's rarely had a dull mo-
ment in her job.
Her most interesting expe-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-04
CARER (7,el
1857
MUSEUM CURATOR
She Found Romance
In the Smithsonian

Mrs. Klapthor believes
museum workers are born,
not made. There isn't any
place where one can acquire
training for museum work
except by actual work in
1856, and today are parents
a museum. she asserts.
Il am convinced a museum
worker is born. not made
he or she must have an
affinity for the work. 1t is
so varied-no day is like an
other"
AS a museum aide. she
cared for specimens, clean
ing, storing properly, putting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-04
BY MARY L. VAUGHAN

A museum can be roman
tic place.
Margaret Brown Klapthor
is a career girl who found
both romance and a fasci-
mating avocation in the
Nations best-known museum
the Smithsonian Institu-
ton.
Starting out as a museum
aide in 1943, she has since
worked her way up to- asso-
ciate curator. looking after
some of this country's most
priced possessions in the
division Of political history.
Along the way she met and
married a fellow worker,
Frank E. Klapthor. now Gu
rator of the Daughters of
the American Revolution
Museum.
AS a child in La Plata. Md.
the former Margaret Brown
found museums exciting
spots. After graduation from
the University of Maryland
(where she majored in Amer
lean history. she joined the
Smithsoni"n and her career
was launched.
"A museum aide can best
be described as a house,
keeper" she explains" car
ing for items of famous
observation-disclosures, poll
ticians and all sorts Of mis-
cellaneous mementoes illus
trating the social culture and
history of our country"
There is nothing dull or
stuffy in her daily surround
ings.
Wonderful Things
1--WE have all sorts Of
wonderful things-the little
desk on which Thomas JEFF
ferson wrote the Declaration
of Independence, many Of
George and Martha WASH
ington's household possess
sions from Mount Vernon,
the Acknowledgement Collec-
ton Of the Adams family.
the Doll House. a miniature
house portraying the way
Americans lived in the early
l900s; the American Period
Costume Collection and the
First Ladies Costume Collec-
tion--to name a few"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-04

priceless possessions on ex-
hibition, researching into
their origin and authenticity.
Today. as an associate
curator her tasks are similar.
do a lot more administra-
tive work and a great deal
more research, however" she
adds.
Mrs. Klapthor is well
known in Washington for the
work she did in research and
assembling the National Mu-
seum's First Ladies Hall.
which houses the very popu-
lar collection Of Dresses Of
the First Ladies.
Wrote Book
She authored the Smith
sonian's official publication
on the subject. The Dresses
of the First Ladies of the
White House"
1t was while working on
this project she met Mr..
Klapthor who also was en-
gagged in the same task. They
were married in January,
Of 8-month-old Frances Con-
Stantia.
Since the baby's arrival,
Mrs. Klapthor has been
working only part time, three
days a week. She will resume
her full-time career, she re-
veals. when her daughter is
a little older.
The Klapthors live in a
lovely old home on Capitol
Hill. filled with antiques,
many of them Early Ameri-
can pieces.
One of their most priced
possessions is a chart of Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-04

Mother Elizabeth around the
Dresses Of the First Ladies
Collection. !
THE Queen Mother" she
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

Banks. presiding elder, Rev. r.
4. Jeffries. host-pasor. Mrs. d.
n Long furnished the music.
and Rev. Long preached the SER
mon. A total Of sl.4s5le4 was
raised Visiting elders were Reys.
D L. Blair and :. d. Gipsoa.
Al circuits reported 100 percent.
Dinner was served by the Ia
dies Of the church The CON-
munity was saddened to learn Of
the death of Mrs. Emma Allen.
Our sympathy to the family.
Quite a nice crowd motored
To Hiseoe for the commencement
sermon. which was preached b.
Rev. NJ. Brunson. pastor Of the
AME church. The services were
held at II. A. odom gymnasium
Rev. and Mra Rogers. Mrs.
p. L Mathew, and Muriel VIII
liams motoned To Chicago
Timothy Logan Of Brinkley was
In town visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Porte Williams. Graduating
exercises at b. II. school were
well attended. There was a class
of thirteen In the music depart
ment. directed BY Mrs. q. w. Me
Beth Prof. j. II MeBeth and
Miss Helen A odom presented
the diplomas, and Miss Mary A.
Williams was one of the speak
e-s. Mrs. Sarah Ford Govan
the graduates Of her
son. o. wesdell Spencer at AN
IN college on May g. r. L.
who lives In Pine Bluff. motor
ed up for her and r. v. Ford.
II. Mrs. Ode Brown and
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

were Knets IN the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Autry Irwin and the
5-nior prom in Newport Mrs
Jack Smith. Mrs Jesse Woods
Brenda and Lionel Watkins spent
Sunday In West Memphis. visit
is then sister and niece. 10 Ann
me primary department
sponsored the following plays:
Love Ne and Love Ny Dog.
and the Msypole was wrapped
After The program the class
sponsored an entertainment Mrs.
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

Misc Hattie B. Slate sold poppy
in Cotton Plant. for the ladies
auxiliary O. Post 1901. Others
Who sold were Ode Brown In
Des Arc Lemsuell Hill n Ha-
zen W. n. s. met at the
church Monday. Mr. Evie Hollo-
way, vice president was in
eharge- Luther Mylsa who died
Of q heart attack. was buried
Friday. Services were held at ST.
Paul Upper Hill In charge Of
Rev. Woody.
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

-. L. L Gil. president Of
Booster club. and vice president
of PTA. received the citizenship
award We regret that our prin-
cipsl and wife will leave US
They have been great inspira-
tons TO our school and COM
munity. They have or best
wishes Mrs Nellie v. JAMES
and son. Mrs. Carl Harris and
family. are returning home IN
Chicago. and Detroit. Mrs. y.
n. Hawthorne was guest speak
er at the banquet for the facul-
~. Guests were Messrs Loudd.
Ruffin and Thompson
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

Ne Wssktns
M following persons attend
ed TIE funeral services for Ho-
mer ssIesn: Mr.. and Mrs Cleade
Ele.a ef Des Melnes. La. Mrs
Bessie Harris Dsytoa. Ohio; Mrs
bIznehie simpson. Tuckerman;
M. snd Mrs Il 2. Montgomery,
Arts crsvens. Arthur Turnaee
and nrk Ross Nay Hin Of Hoxie;
Mr.. and Mrs Hurley Montgomery,
Mr.. and Mrs Everett Stedmanl
Rufus Martin Mrz Este AInolds'
celeIus White. and NJ. and Mira
Lowell johnson q Walnut Ridge;
Emmett Barnett and Mrs. Marina
Panot Of Newport: Mr.. and Mrs
johnson. Mrs. Mamie hccsrroli
and william shoekley. Mr.. and
nrk Jackie Porter. Mrs. Alice
Atkins and family. md Mrs sar-
an Coleman of College Station
Mr.. and Mrs Lew Draton and
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

srdess Board No. : met IN the
home Of the pastor with the
president, Mrs. V. 7. McSpadden.
In charge. The Mr. and Mis-
Bethel club met last week At
the Fellowship hall The mis-
sionsry society met Friday even
ins At the church. with The
president. Mrs. VIII Harper. In
charge. Give Your News To
The Agent or Telephone lila
Please.
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31
Smackoyer

Rev. Roberts delivered the
baecaiaureale sermon 10 the
twenty-three graduates Of the
Training School Supervisor c. A.
Hicks Of the State Department.
was the commencement speaker.
Honor students were Willie b.
Armstrong and Pearlis Mae Neal
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31
N@ Ac

A large crowd attended the
Memorial and Mothers Day cele-
bration Il Hickory Plains. Rev.
T. A Thomaa preached Mr..
and Mrs. Ode Brown. accom-
panied b. Rev. T. Garner
Mrs. Marian Hill. attended the
opening Of the North Little Rock
district conference. which was
held at MeAlmont. Rev. w. B.
A. NJ. Miller. sponsor. Stew
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31
.Driving'Tips

Although our rising accident
rates wouldn't seem to indicate II,
most Of the 75.00o.o 900 Americans
who drive are concerned with safe
driving. Many Of them. In addition
10 observing the established rules
about tires, lights, brakes and 30
on. have collected = variety Of IN
usual hints that hare helped make
their trips safer and more enjoy.
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

That rubber has taken an awful
beating in the winter.
2. Carry q supply Of safe. mo-
doze type caffeine tablets In the
glove compartment and take one
when you want to feel brighter
and more alert. Remember: driver
fatigue Ia one Of the major causes
Of accidents. II you're very tired
and need sleep, then park well of
the road and take a nap!
3. This summer = especially on
long trips = try driving in your
stockinged feet. You'll be sur
prised at the cooling comfort.
4. Keep some safety flares handy
In your trunk compartment, and
use them TO mark of your car,
about 100 feet In front and in
back, in case Of trouble. This 10
one Of the best ways 10 avoid rear
end, head-on and sideswiping col.
lisions at night
Arkansas State press., 1957-05-31

able. Here are
few Of these tips.
reported BY Lead
ing safety engi-
neers:
I. An often
forgotten part to
check for re-
ment;
win shield
wfuer bladea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-16
Mclaughlin Gets Award
From District Scouts

VALLEY FORGE, Pa, July
Is @.-Commissioner Robert
E. Mclaughlin received an
award yesterday as representa-
tive Of the District government
at the Boy Scouts Jamboree
here.
It was q special day for
Region 3, which includes the
District, Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Several hundred Scouts gath
cred in a crescent to watch
the presentation of awards to
top officials of Scouting and
officials from the home areas.
An outstanding Scout from each
section was chosen TO make the
presentations.
Mr.. Mclaughlin received the
Washington award from Scout
Peter D. LeNard, IA, of 343G
Mt. Pleasant street NV. N. w.
Kelley Of Roanoke received the
Virginia award from Richmond
Scout William A. Young, jr.
The Maryland award was made
by Martin L. Green. jr.. Is. OF
Fort Meade to Maryland Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-16
Car Injuries Fatal
To MoryIonder, u

A Chapel Oaks man died in
Prince Georges General Hos
pital last night Of injuries
county police said were re-
ceived when he was struck by
a car June 81 while walking
in the $500 block Of Sheriff
road. Fairmont Heights, Md.
The victim was identified as
Joseph Jefferson. 70. of lll3
Fifty-fourth place. Police Pvt.
Richard Shertzer has filed
charges Of manslaughter.
speeding and reckless driving
against the motorist. John
Brown. SO. Of the 5000 block
OF Sheriff road, Fairmont
Heights. A preliminary hearing
is scheduled for July % in
Upper Marlboro Police Court.
The death is the 42d traffic
fatality this year in Prince
Georges County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-16

Rotary Of State Claude B. He'll
man.
Army brass and civilians
from Washington and many
Eastern States joined the UNI
ending flow of visitors to the
Boy Scouts Jamboree City.
This large contingent. which
includes the host delegation,
held an impressive ceremony
on a hill under an archway the
Scouts themselves built at the
entrance to their huge camping
area.
Awards were presented also
to Kenneth K. Bechtel, Ma
tional Council president of the
Scouts; Henry B. Grandin,
chairman of the Jamboree
Committee, and DR.. Arthur A..
Schuck, chief Scout executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-16

move the people away from
the wrecked car"
Mr.. Poole said the police
man returned to the wreckage
and was going to write the
names of the accident victims.
He wasn't in any shape to
write. He was shaking all over
and couldn't open his book"
Mr.. Poole said.
Another defense witness,
Francis E. Davis, of Dol North
Nelson street, Arlington, said
he was standing with Mr..
Sours when the policeman APP
preached and did not hear Mr..
Sours curse the officer. He
said when Pvt. Uf1inger and
police Sergt. Charles Norfolk
were taking the carpenter to
a police car the two officers
didn't seem to want to 60 the
same way when it came to
pulling arms"
Reported lawful Scene"
Mr.. Poole said he saw Sergt.
Norfolk at Arlington Hospital
afterward and told him, II
thought his man had made an
awful scene in front of all those
people"
Mr.. Poole also testified that
Mr.. Sours was not impeding
rescue operations and actually
moved to a point about Is feet
from the wreckage the first
time the policeman spoke.
Pvt. Uffinger testified he had
his blackjack in his right hand
ready to use 1t If it became
necessary" But he said he did
not strike Mr.. Sours with it.
He testified he did not use
any more force than was nee
essary to arrest the 6-foot car
penter.
Pvt. Ofilnger is 26. He has
been on the Fairfax police
force three years and served
as a military policeman as
signed to armed services police
in the District Of Columbia be-
fore joining the county force.
Acting Police Chief Capt.
William Durrer said he has as
signed Capt. Louis Shumate to
conduct an investigation of the
incident.
Defense Attorney David Kin
ney said the conviction of Mr..
Sours for refusing to leave the
accident scene will be appealed
to the Fairfax Circuit Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-16
County YMCA Board
To Hold Open House

The board OF the Prince
Georges County YMcA will
hold an open house at its new
Offices at 1929 Baltimore ave-
nue., Riverdale. tomorrow from
8 to $3.50 pm.
The keys to the new Office
will be presented to Forrest S.
Holmes, jr.. president OF the
Prince Georges board.