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Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
DO YOU HAVE A WISHIsONE2
~DO not wear your ssishbone where


your backbone ought to be-
/ would not be at all surprised If
somewhere in your Kitchen you
have tucked away wishbone-a
remnant of your Thanksgiving din
ner. do not know why you are
keeping it. Perhaps you believe it
will bring you luck. Be that as it
may, all this nudges from my mem
mory a story. 1t is about a negro
parsOn whose name, somewhat an
omalously, was White. Our story
finds him one Sunday morning on
his way back to churcIs. To reach
his destination he needed to cross
a bridge that spanned a stream
noted for its excellent fishing. Paus-
ing here for a m6nent he saw a
member of his flock, with fishing
pole and bait, trying to hide from
his sight in the shadow of the
bridge. He leaned over the railing
to admonish him for breaking the
Sabbath but just as he leaned far
he was seized with a violent cough
ing spell. AS he coughed his full
set of false teeth flew from his
mouth and into the stream below.
What a dilema for Parson Whitei
What was he to do? The hour Of
his service was dangerously near
at hand and he could not speak
intelligently without his teeth. But
his parishioner who had been fish
ing below was a resourceful fell
low. Grinning widely he shouted to
him on the bridge, Just wait a
little parson; I'll get them out"
The water was so dirty and so
deep that he could not see the
teeth. However he remembered his
parsons fondness for the white
meat of a chicken and so he ran
to his home nearby where chic
ken was stewing. He quickly cut
out the white meat with the wish
bone in it ran back with it fash
ioned the wishbone to the hook and
dangled it into the water where
the parsons store teeth had dis
appeared. There was a sudden pull
on the line. Quick as a fash, from
force of habit, those teeth came to-
gether over that wishbone and were
restored to their original owner
and another sermon was saved.
Now / do not know, when chicken
or turkey are on your menu, If you,
like this darky are wont to say,
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
||M u Sine : OF lA MINI STEAR |
IPI Recorded Weekly BY i I'll
/ DrEDVVARDH KUHLn1ANN

Give me the wishbOne please
This in itself is not important. But
/ do know that it would be of
great worth for each one of us to
have a strong and eIl-developed
wishbone for wishbcnes that are
wishes are powerful things. They
are the mothers of every great
achievement.
When the world wished for a
greater mechanical power, Watt
and Stephenson invented the steam
engine When she wished for light
excelling candle or oil, Edison pro-
duced the electric lamp. When she
wished for more rapid commune
cation between places and people
in turn the telegraph, the telephone
and radio were BORN
When the early settlers of cur
nation wished for autonomy, the
right to be masters of their own
destiny the yoke of England was
quickly shifted from their should
ers. When millions wished for the
abolition of slavery, shackles soon
were made TO fall from black mems
feet. The nations progress has al
ways been in step with the nations
wishbone.
The giant hand of the clock of
the centuries moves irrevocably
forward and we glory in the pro-
gress our country has made. But
it is not all gain. There are losses
also. With many liberty has become
license, political chicanery is wink
ed at and low standards prevail in
the soca1 and business world. Even
in the church we witness an apathy
toward righteous living and an exc
ternalism that makes religion a
conformity to church practices
rather than a change of heart.
What is the cause of it all? We
have battered away our ideals. We
are not better because we do not
wish to be better. And what is the
remedy? We have no magic for
mula to cure these ills but this
much is true: We must return to
the ideals that made our country
great. We must find our wisnbOnes
again. Finding them may a gracious
God give us also the backbone to
make our wishes for q better world
and better church to become true.
Wishes alone are not enough.
Therefore, my friend. "Do not wear
your wishbone where your back
bone ought to be-"
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
Church Of God
Rev. w. Edwin Tull, Passor
cTTNrN ~ nErxUHDED IA


9:45 a. M, Sunday School. Would
you cheat your child, That is al
most a ridiculous idea. And yet
many parents are cheating their
children out of the intellectual, cul-
tnral, and spiritual benefits of the
Sunday School. If you are not TAX
ing your child to Sunday School,
begin this Sunday. Train up a
child in the way he should go; and
when he is old, he will not depart
from it" Laben A. Benton, General
Superintendent; Leonard A. Wisse-
man, Assistant; ]. Martin Baldree,
Jr., Director of Christian Educa-
ton.
1900 a. m, Morning Worship.
Preaching Christ crucified, risen,
and coming again." As we near
the date for the celebration of
Christ's birth, let us gather with
other Christians to worship Him.
There will be two Children's
Church sessions; one for 3-5 year
olds and one for $40. We give a
cordial invitation to those who do
not attend church to visit us.
$50 p. m, Young Peoples
Choir practice.
700 p. m, Evening Worship.
How concerned are you about your
spiritual condition? IF you need
spiritual help. then yeu should seek
for it. Attend the evangelistic SER
vice this Sunday evening. Special
music by the choir. Sermon by the
pastor.
Weekday Activities
Monday, I:15 p. M, Women's
Prayer Meeting at the home of Mrs.
Levenia Donovan.
Tuesday, 7:30 p.. M, Cottage
Prayer Meeting.
Thursday, 100 p. m, Workers
Training Course No. 4. At 800 p.
M, the regular classes will be held:
Children's Church, Youth and Ad-
ult Bible study.
Saturday, TOO p. M, Christmas
party for Glass 8 and Lamplighter
Girls.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
First Presbyterian Church
Harry ]. Jasssr, TAB, Minister
cEITkrnA Az nIrCEAARER


Everyone is invited to attend the
Christmas Candlelight Music Fes-
tivaI here in this church at 7:45 p.
m Sunday, December 14th. An ar
ticle which appears elsewhere in
this issue of the Chronicle describes
in detail this unusually fine pro-
gram of Christmas music by the
choirs of this church and sOloists
Irene Nelson, Norma Heyde, Judy
Breme and Leon Donovan.
This is Universal Bible Sunday
and we rejoice that in our day so
much is being done by various or
ganizations, notably the American
Bible Society, in getting the Word
OF God into the languages and dia-
lects of people the world over. 1t
should be our particular pride and
joy that the Bible with its divine
ly inspired and authentic message
is so present everywhere in our ma
ton. May it be that in our lives the
Bible may come to have the place
of honor which it, as Gods Word,
truly deserves.
Sunday School is at S:45 with
classes for every age.
The Morning Service is at 1900
during which time a nursery is
conducted for the care of young
children. The sermon, continuing
the studies in the book of Revela-
tion, is entitled "The Glory of
Gods Word.
Westminster Fellowship is at
$50 and the Christmas Music Fes-
tival at 7:45.
Monday, the Girl Scouts meet at
$50 p. m.
Tuesday. the Presbytery meets
at the New Castle Presbyterian
Church beginning at $3.50 a. m. The
Boy Scouts meet at z o'clock and
the Women's Association Annual
Christmas Party is at 8 o'clock.
Wednesday, the combined choirs
of the churches represented in the
Milford Ministerium present a
Christmas Music Program at the
Lulu Ross School at 7:30 p. m. Min
listers and their wives will gather
for a social time following the pro-
gram in the parlor of the Avenue
Methodist Church. Especial com
bined choir rehearsals on Decem-
ber IA and 16.)
May Christ be in the center of
your Christmas.
E-rTr
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
Reformation Ev. LUfherun Cs"rch
Services held eoeh Sunday in the Grange
He'll on S. G. Second Street
n. It.

fssxf QT D s. SGC0u0 SffSSE
The Rev. John M. seherch, Pusfor
SUNDAY DECEMBER IA
Church World News -WKSB-
8:15 a. m.
The Sunday Church School-9:45
a. m.
The Service of Worship-11 100
a. m.
The Parish Board will meet on
Tuesday, December 16, at 800 p.
m, in the home of Mr.. Bill Warlow.
All board members are asked to be
present.
The Bible Study Class will meet
at 500 p. m. on Wednesday, De-
cember II, in the congregational
room of the parsonage. Discussion
will center around the patriarchs
of the Old Testament.
The Sunday School Pageant Re-
hearsals will be held on Friday at
1870 p. m, and on Saturday, at
1870 p. m. Both rehearsals will take
place in the Grange Hall.
The Confirmation Glass will
meet Saturday, December 20, at
800 a. m. in the parsonage.
Come worship with as as we
gather together in our Lords
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
Hebron Methodist chcrch
Wolfer G. BurIow. Pussor
BridseviIIe Hwy. nr. csorsetown, Del,

bridgevIEIe hwy nF. GsoFBefoWns Del.
The 1ext service scheduled for
Hebron church is 2 p. M, Sunday,
Dec. Ia. at which time the Pastor
will point out the moral and Spiri-
tlfal conditions of the world just
prior to the coming of God to the
world, in the Person of his only
begotten Son the Lord Jesus
Christ; and compare that time
with these days, morally and Spiri-
tually, in which we are living, these
days, which, in accordance with
Bible prophesy, are heading toward
the Personal, visible, bodily, re-
turn to earth of our Lord and Saw
iour Jesus Christ.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
Hospital Auxiliary News

The Christmas Shop sponsored by
the Women's Auxiliary of the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital was the
main topic of discussion at the reg
ular meeting of the Auxiliary on
Tuesday. This Christmas Shop is
established in the waiting room on
the main floor of the Hospital and
is filled with items that would make
ideal Christmas gifts. All of the
profit of course, will be used for
replacing equipment in the kit
chen of the Hospital BY shopping
there you will be helping the Hos
pital as well as your Christmas
list.
Mrs. l. D. Short has been spend
ing a good many hours at the
Christmas Shop in keeping it,
stocked. A number of Auxiliary
members have volunteered to be
in the Shop during the afternoons
from 1890 till 4 and from 6 80 till
s at night. Those serving in the
Christmas Shop include, Mrs. Lee
Hirsch, Mrs. Edwin Messick, Mrs.
o. v. James, Miss Jennie West,
Mrs. Margaret Mckay, Mrs. Hagar
Algard, Mrs. David Pack, Mrs. Flor
ence Pierce, Miss Cordelia Carter,
Mrs. Carlton Fooks, Mrs. Bayard
Wharton, Mrs. Calvin White, Mrs.
Arthur DerricksOn, Mrs. Mildred
Hall, Mrs. William Draper, Mrs. w.
O. Lankford, Mrs. Conner Mitten,
Mrs. Fleming Hart, Mrs. John
Glenn, Mrs. Walter Conway and
Mrs. Gerard Lorenz.
The Scout Troop of Mrs. James
Homan has made and decorated
Christmas candles which they do
mated to the Auxiliary TO be sold
in the shop Mrs. Martin Gas
uoda has once more donated doll
which is on display at the Shop.
The doll. has been attractiVely
dressed and is seated in rocking
chair. This doll is on display at
the Shop for anyone interested to
see. Last year it went to a lucky
girl in the Children's Ward.
Mr.. w. W. Sharp, member of
the Board of Directors at the Hos
pital, has generously donated SIS
worth of candy and cigarettes to be
sold in the Shop. The Auxiliary are
most appreciative of these generous
gifts to help in their good work.
Mrs. John Baker, president, an
noanced the appointment of the
following members to act as nomi-
mating committee for the coming
years election: Mrs. Laurence Fit
chett, Mrs. Frank NAPLES and Gar
rett Grier. Mrs. Baker also spoke
of the Hospital Conference in
Washington which she attended
with Mrs. Laurence Fitchett and
Mrs. l. ID. Short
Mrs. Vincent Acko is once more
donating her talents in promising
to paint the portrait of some lucky
person. All of the proceeds will go
to the Auxiliary to be used in the
Hospital.
The latter part of the meeting
was given over to a discussion of
the MAY Fair. Tentative dates were
discussed. The chairmen who SO
capably pioneered the Fair last
year were unanimously reelected
for this years May Fair-Mrs. Les
lie Dobson. Mrs Raymond Masten
and Mrs. Felix Mick Plans should
soon be under way to make this
years Fair bigger and better than
ever. Last years Fair was an ex-
pertinent that met with such a fine
response they feel confident Of the
good will of all the surrounding
community.
Friday afternoon, December II,
Mrs. Laurence Fitchett will welcome
anvone who would care to come
and wrap packages for the Hos
nitaI parfv. MANY hands make
light work" and there are zoo
packages to wrap. Come as soon
after one O'clock as nossible.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
Bible Presbyterian Church
Services held each Sunday IN shs New
Century Club on Church Avenue. Milford
The Rev. Frank z. Mood, Posfor
CTrNnAv DECINHREsT3 "A

Century Club on Church Avenue, Milford
The Rev. Frunk r. Mood, Posfor
SUNDAY, DECEMBER IA
For the Word of God and For
the Testimony of Jesus Christ.
Your friendly community church
with the warm welcome for every
one. We stand on the Word of God
(King James Version) and lift up
the Lord Jesus Christ This is the
only Church in the Milford area
affiliated with the American COun-
ell of Christian Churches, the In
ternational Council of Christian
Churches, and the 10th Century Re-
formation Hour Broadcast, heard
daily Monday through Saturday,
from 7:45 to 8:15 a. m. over radio
station WVCH in Chester, Pa.
1O:00 a. m. Bible School. There
is no excuse for not knowing the
Word of God. Bring your Bible and
study, Through the Bible" with
us, a wonderful series of lessons
to give you full knowledge of the
Bible.
11:OO a. m. Morning Worship.
God-fearing, awe-inspiring, Bible
centered, and Christ exalting mes
sages will help you to know God
and worship Him. This week, Rev.
Mood will turn the Light of the
Scriptures on the great doctrine
of Sanctification. There are many
false ideas concerning this teach
ing. Bring your Bible and see for
yourself what God teaches through
His Word concerning the matter of
Sanctification.
$3.50 p. m. Young Peoples. ALI
young people are invited to come
and join us as we discuss the prob
lens of youth in the light of Gods
Word.
7:30 p. m. Evening Worship.
When so much confusion comes
into the world as it has done in our
age, Christians ought to know the
divine plan for the world. God
clearly reveals it to us. Our studies
in the Book of Daniel set forth
Gods plan for the Ages. Come and
bring your Bible and see Gods
plan for the Ages and see just
where we are in that plan.
uCoudys 1.UU ". III. f1SItdJlOu
Everyone is urged to meet at the
pastors home for prayer and in
struction before going out into the
community to visit. Come and do
your part in reaching people for
Christ.
Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer
and Bible Study. The Powerhouse
service of the church. Let your
heart be united with others as we
pray for the church, it's work and
testimony, and the salvation of
souls.
Thursday, 7:30 p. m. Choir Re-
hearsal. All young people are in
vited to meet at Mrs. Coleman's s
home, and sing to the Glory of God.
This is fine way to serve God
Remember, YOU have an invita-
tion to attend the Bible Presbyteri-
an Church.
SsSNTN
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
Calvary Mefhodisf church
Rev. ?. DovgIus MiIbUry. Minister


300 a. M. Methodist Mems Hour
over station WKSB.
9:45 a. M, Church School for all
ages. You viii find class to suit
your age group.
11:00 a. M, Nursery for small
children. Hostess: Mrs. Donald
Downes.
11:Oe a. m, Morning Worship. Mr..
Milbury will preach on zone. OF
Christ's Great Conditions" Christ
was always laying before people
opportunities for choices. lie used
"if'' SO much. What wonderful con-
ditions were open to man If he
would only meet the conditions. We
must make the choices.
There will be two anthems by the
Junior Choir, AThe Shepherds
Song" and Sing, Noel!"
The Adult choir will have the
anthem, "Jesu Bambino". The mu-
sic is under the direction of Mrs.
Marie Giltenb0th and accompanied
at the organ by Mrs. Alice Shaffer.
The Friendly Greeters are Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Kline. The Ushers
are Leslie Greenly, James Mayhem,
Townsend Holstons George Robbins,
Preston Kenton and Harvey War
Iner. .- al
$3.50 D. m, MYF meets in the
chapel.
/ 1880 D. m, Evening Worship. We
will think about the fourth Beati-
tude, blessed Are They Which Do
Hunger and Thirst After Righteous
ness; For They Shall Be Filled. /"
All who come find help and in
terest in these services We miss
you.
Activities For the Week
Monday, 800 p. m, Circle z will
meet at the home of Mrs. Delema
Banning for Christmas Party.
Monday, 800 p. m, Methodist
Men meet. They will work on the
Christmas decorations for the
church as their project. We need
a large attendance to help.
Tuesday, 200 p. m Prayer Group
at the home of Mrs. Lula Webb, 4z0
s. Washington st.
500 D. m, The Circles of the
WSCS will meet at the following
homes: Circle 1 with Mrs. Eliza
beth Ward. Haven Lake; Circle 2
with Mrs. Mae Thomas, East ST.;
Circle with Mrs. Clara Smith, s.
Washington St; Circle with Mrs.
Marion Coverdale, RD2 Milford
Neck; Circle 5 with Mrs. Mary
Camper. Marshall ST.; Circle s
with Mrs. Emma Givens, s. Walnut
St.: Circle with Mrs. Bertha DON
ovan. s. e. End st.
Wednesday, $3.50 p. m, Prayer
Group at the church Office with Mr..
Milbury.
7-7:3O p. m, Mems Prayer Group
with Mr.. Milbury in the church
Office.
S:15 D. M, Community Christ
mas Carol service at the Lulu Ross
Elementary School. Come and join
In the singing of Christmas Carols.
Thursday, $3.50 p. M, Junior choir
rehearsal. 1880 p. m, Adult Choir
rehearsal.
$50 p. m, Prayer Group with
Mrs. Milbury in the church office.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
MllIwood Methodist Church
Rev. r. DeUglus MiIbory, Minister
SUNDAY, DECEMBER IA
Church School, 10 a. m.
81. Johns cotholie Church
Rev. John a. corrigun, Pusfor


SUNDAY, DECEMBER IA
Today is the third Sunday of Ad-
vent and is known as ''Gaudete'' or
Rejoice" Sunday from the open
ing words of the Introit of the mass
for today. Masses will be offered
this morning at 1880, 800 and II.
At the 800 O'Clock mass the MEM
bers of the Holy Name Society
will receive Holy Communion in
body. The prayers said after the
mass will be led by James Gill
more.
Because the students in the SEN
ior high school classes will be TAX
ing part in the annual Radio-Play
contest sponsored by the CYO,
there will be no classes in religion
this Sunday evening. For all the
younger children in the parish
there will be classes on Tuesday
afternoon at 3:45. The class in
the catechism for adults will be
held on Tuesday evening at 8.
Rosary devotions and benedic-
ton will be held on Wednesday
evening at 1880. A choir rehearsal
will be held after the services.
During the week mass will be
offered each morning from Monday
until Friday at z. On Saturday
morning mass will be at 8.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
are Ember davs, days of fast and
abstinence Neat may be eaten at
the main meal of the day on We'd
nesday and Saturday.
Confessions will be heard on
Saturday evening beginning at z 80.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
CHURCHES IN MILFORD
Avenue Methodist Church
a. e. Dovshsrfy. Possor
SUNDAY, DECEMBER IA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER IA
1t is in Christ that we begin
clearly to see the face of God. It
is in Christ that we discover what
God intends human living should
be.
The Child of Bethlehem taught
US that we all belong to God. AS we
celebrate with our families the
holy season of His birth. let US be
reminded of the glorious fellow
ship to be found within the fam
ily Of Cod
800 a. m. Methodist Mems Hour
Broadcast, Station WKSB.
9:45 a. IN. Church School.
Charles Lurwick, superintendent;
Ralph Lewis, assistant superin-
fendent, with Miss Ruth Benoif,
director of Christian Education
supervising. Classes with Bible
graded lessons for all ages. New
eomers and visitors are always
welcome. Servicemen and their
families will find hearty welcome
awaiting them
10:45 a. m. Nursery Hostesses-
Mrs. James Holzmueller and Mrs.
Arthur Hall. Parents attending the
IL o'clock service may leave their
small children in the nursery. -
1900 a. m. Divine Worship. This
service will be broadcast over Sta
ti0n W.K.S.B. Sermon by the pas
tor. The Sanctuary Choir, directed
by Mrs. A. G. Davidson, Margaret
Hart Clark, organist, will sing
GLORY to God in the Highest" by
Pergolesi. Trio, Eleanor Lurwick,
Ruth Benoit, Emory Dougherty
Choral Reading, Donald Fisher.
with the Sanctuary Choir. The
Chapel Choir, grades 4, 5, and 6,
directed by Miss Ruth Benoit, will
sing "The Birthday of King by
Neidlinger.
Greeters: Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt
Tatman.
$3.50 p. M, intermediate and
Senior Methodist Youth Fellow
ship. The theme is "The Bible
Let's Use IT., the topic for the
evening Is How Shall Ig'
Monday, 6:3O-S:3O D. m Recrea-
tion Night with roller skating. Pre-
school through grades IL. $3.50 p.
m. Methodist Youth Fellowship
Sub-District Christmas Dinner and
meeting.
Tuesday, Woman's Society of
Christian Service Circle Meetings.
Circle No. 5, Mrs. Helen Houston,
leader. will meet with Mrs. Has
well Pierce at 500 D. M; Circle
No. 8, Mrs. Earl Emory, leader,
will meet with Mrs. George Reed,
Mrs. Robert Ellis, co-hostess, at
500 D. m. Circle No. 7, Mrs. James
Abrahams, leader, will meet at her
home at 1870 p. m.
Wednesday. 700 D. m. Avenue
Boy Scout Troop Meeting. 7:45 D..
m. Community Christmas Singing
at Lulu Ross School. The combined
choiFs Of the churches of Milford
are presenting this Christmas Fes-
tival.
Thursday, 200 D. m. Chapel
Choir Rehearsal, grades 4, 5, and
6.,7:00 p. m. Chancel Choir Re-
hearsal, grades z, 8, and 9. 500
p. m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal.
500 p. m. Circle No. 2, Miss Sara
Prettyman, leader, will meet with
Mrs. John Burris.
Friday, $3.50 D. m Cherub Choir
Rehearsal-grades and 3.
Coming Events
December 21, $3.50 i. m. Family
Night will be observed. Please plan
to attend. There will be fun, re-
freshments, film and worship.
December "a, 1880 p. m.-12:O5
a. m. Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service.
December 81, 11:15 p. m. Union
Watchnight Service at the Pilgrim
Holiness Church.
ZNgN
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12

There ore about 21e.s0O mites of
railway line in continental United
States on point to point basis.
This figure does not include par
alIel tracks. nor yard tracks and
sidings.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
christicn Science Society
Broneh Of The First Church of Christ
Scientist in Boston. Moss.
SUNDAY. DECEMBER IA

The subject of the Lesson-Ser-
mon in First Church of Christ,
Scientist, 1901 Van Buren Street,
Wilmington, First Church of Christ,
Scientist, v. /. A. Building, Reho-
both Beach. Christian Science 30
ciety, 301 South Walnut Street, Mill
ford and Christian Science Society,
New Century Club. Dover, Sunday,
December IA, 1858, will be: God
the Preserver of Man..
Morning Service and Sunday
school are ct 11:00 a. m; Dover
Sunday School, 9:SSe .. "a: WisYa-
Ington, Evening Service, 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-12
EpiseopuI Diocese of DeIuwor,

Episcopul Diocese of Delaware
Sunday services at Delaware Re-
sort Churches:
st. Martins, Bethany Beach--S
and 10:30 a. N.
All Saints Church. Rehoboth
Reach-S, $50 and IL q. m.
st. Peters, Lewes-S and IL g.
N.
Your church is with you--even
IN your vacation. Are you with
he church? Don't neglect your duty
70 worship God every Sunday in
Ills church while you are away
his summer