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Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
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and apathetic toward the things in
which Christian people should be
vitality interested. Their religion
does not in any way seem to have
enriched their life. And why not?
Differing answers might be given.
Perhaps the truest answer lies in
this that, like Columbus, they have
never gone beyond the fringe-the
fringe of religion. They have never
ventured inland; they have never
gone any further in Christian
knowledge and Christian living
than where they were when they
discovered the church and became
members of it. They remind me of
the boy who was so restless in his
sleeping that on frequent occasions
he tumbled noisily out of bed to
his own discomfort and the awake
ming of other members of his
household. Being questioned as to
why he fell out of bed SC many
times, he gave this naive reply, ''It
must be that l stay too close to
where I get in"
And it is not so different with
many people. While they do not
tumble completely out of the
church-it might be just as well if
they did-they do stay dangerously
close to where they got in. This ac-
counts for the poverty of their re-
ligious life. They touch only the
fringe of the vast continent of
truth and faith and peace that true
religion gives.
Yes, Columbus discovered Amer
lea, but that was all. He was little
enriched by what he found. Like
that are many who discover the
church as an organization and be-
come members of it: they are little
profited thereby, either morally or
spiritually because they do not en-
ter deeply into what the church has
to offer. They remain poor amidst
great riches. On the other hand,
those who invest literally of their
time and much of their interest in.
the church's teachings and in the
wide areas of her work and through
the church are led into a living
faith in Christ find in the church
a deep source of strength and hope
and joy.
And the moral of it all is this:
Don't be content with the she'll of
the nut; find the kernel. Don't be
satisfied with the fringe of religion.
Touch more than the bounding
shores of the Christian church.
Venture inland, deep and far, and
untold riches will be yours.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
THE FRINGE OF RELIGION

1t is the month of October. On the
wall in front of me hangs a calen-
dar listing the days of the month
and of all the numerals appearing
there l note one that is printed in
red. 1t is a twelve and reminds me
that on this date in the year 1892
Christopher Columbus first saw on
the far horizon the low, green shore
of one of the Bahamas bathed in
early morning light. A little later
he set foot on new continent, our
America. The boldness of this ven-
ture and the magnitude of Colum-
bus discovery are intriguing in
deed. This reflection made such an
impact upon my thinking today
that I turned again to the history
of that period of time to refresh my
memory concerning the series of
events that cluster about his prep
arations for and the successful
completion of his journey, the most
momentous in the history of the
world.
1 read again how Columbus
spent disheartening years soliciting
the governments of Europe for the
ships and the funds he needed. ]
read again of the mutiny aboard his
ships and the threats of his crew
to throw him overheard to return
to Spain when days dragged by and
land was not sighted. read again
of Columbus subsequent journeys
to American waters. But what i'm
pressed me the most was that he
never touched more than the shores
of this great continent When he
died in the spring of the year 1906
he did not have the faintest idea OF
the magnitude of his discovery. He
never so much as dreamed that be-
yond the shores his feet had walked
there was a rich country, rich in
natural resources, rich in the vast
ness of its acreage, rich in future
of freedom and opportunity for the
millions who would one day call
his discovery their home. In a way
this was the tragedy of his life. He
never touched more than the fringe
of this continent; he failed to go
little farther than where he had
come in.
Now it is quite easy to draw an
analogy between Columbus and
some Christian people with whom ]
have come in contact. Yes, they are
members of the church; ofttimes
they have belonged for years, but
they give no evidence of progress
in Christian living. They are cold
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Senior Citizens
Weekly News

1t has become the custom for
those attending the Senior Citizen
meetings to bring cherished rec
ords, books or documents and share
these keepsakes with others.
At the meeting on Monday, Octo-
Der 10Th, Mr. Harvey Thompson had
on display a hymn. book at least
106 years old and the minutes of a
school board meeting of April 3,
1875 for District No. as Kent Co.
Joshua Bennett was chairman and
Isaac NJ. Watson the secretary. A
committee composed of Mr.. Watson,
Sylvester Torbert and George Mac
kiln Sr was appointed to see that
the male teacher was paid, his
salary of $1.33 per day and the
women teacher $1.00 per day for a
term of 68 days.
Another item of interest was a
copy of Conley's spelling and read
ing book over hundred years old,
the property of Mr.. John Wharton.
Mrs. Obey Sapp had charge of the
program which consisted of group
singing, prayer, guessing games,
numerous articles and card games.
Refreshments were served by Mr.
and Mrs. Obey Sapp, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wharton and Mrs. Willard
Dufendach
Next meeting will be Monday
evening, November 2, at the Cen
tury Club and the program will be
in charge of Mrs. John Longboth-
am, Mrs. ]. S. Willis and Mrs. JOS
,eph Pearce.
Newcomers at Mondays meeting
were, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Voshell,
Mrs. Wilson Vinyard, Mrs. Bernice
Evans and Mrs Clinton Stayton.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Reformation Ev. Lutheran Church


Or. Park w. Huntington
sfGfed Supply
Sunday, October 25
8:15 a. m. Church World News
WKSB
9:45 a. m. The Parish School.
11:O0 a. m. The Worship Service.
Confirmation Class-The class
will meet each Sunday in the study
at the Parsonage at 9:15 a. m.
Parish Board-The Board will
meet Tuesday night October 20 at
the home of William Farlow, New
Shawnee Road at 500 p. m.
Service of Dedication-The Congre-
CATION and interested persons are
invited to the laying of the Corner
Stone of the Centennial Pavilion of
the Schaeffer Memorial Building at
the Lutheran Home of the Orphans
and the Aged at Germantown, Pa.
The Protestant Hour will feature
DR.. Steimle, prominent Lutheran
clergyman, with a weekly message.
The program will be broadcast in
the local area over WKSB at 10:O0
a. m. beginning October 25th, 1859.
Operation Aged-If you have not
contributed your free will offering
to the Germantown home, please,
bring your envelopes this next
Sunday.
Visitors Are Welcome, Come
Worship With Us AS We Gather
In The Lords Name.
ESN
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
18Oth Anniversary
At St. Johnstown
CONTINUED from page one,


address of the afternoon. Assist
ing the. speaker will be the mini
ster of the church, the Rev. Muriel
Smith and other ministers of the
area. Special music will also be
provided by both the speaker and
the church choir. This special SER
vice begins at 2:30 p. m.
Avail yourself of the opportun-
ity to visit this historic church and
to hear this outstanding speaker.
You'll meet many old friends at
this service and make new ones.
The place: St, Johnstown Metho-
dist Church, one mile east of
Greenwood, Delaware; the event:
Annual Homecoming Service com
memorating the 180th anniversary
of the Church; The speaker: The
Rev. Thomas ]. Huntington.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Bible Presbyterian Church

Century Club on Church Avenue, Milford
The Rev. Frank r. Mood, Pastor
Sunday, October 25
"For the Word of God and for the
testimony of Jesus Christ"
For l am not ashamed of the
gospel of Christ: for it is the power
of God unto salvation to everyone
that believeth; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek. For therein is
the righteousness of God revealed
from faith to faith: as it is written.
the just shall live by faith. ."-Ro-
mans 1:16, II.
10 a. m. Sunday Bible School.
Albert C. Coleman, superintendent.
Graded classes for each member
of the family. Exciting, easy, do
it-yourself, Through the Bible"
lessons make this Bible study in
teresting and profitable to you.
IL a. m Morning Worship. EN-
ter into His gates with thanksgiv-
ing, and into His courts with
praise. Draw near unto God and
He will draw near unto YOU" Mes
sage for the morning, "Opening the
Windows of Heaven"
1880 p. m Evening Worship.
Popular Bible teaching with fine
inspirational singing. Everyone is
cordially invited. Bring your Bible,
notebook and pencil and enjoy
studies in the book of Romans.
This series is designed to expound
the book according to the great
doctrinal teaching of Christianity.
tuesday
1880 p. m. Visitation. Meet in
the home of the pastor for prayer
before going forth in the name of
the Lord into the home in our COM
munity to bring others to Christ.
Wednesday,
8 D. m. Prayer Meeting. Meets in
the home of the pastor, 800 5. e.
Front Street. Everyone is invited
to share in this blessing. Learn
the power of God and pray for the
work ofrthe church and for one an
other. Bible study following the
prayer time.
Thursday
1880 D. m. Choir rehearsal and
Young Peoples meeting. Meets in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman,
302 Richard Street. All young peo-
pie are cordially invited to join the
choir and to take part in young
peoples. Learn the blessing of be-
ing a child of God. God meets all
the problems of young people, come
and find His answer to your prob
lem.
The Bible Presbyterian Church
is a member of the American
Council of Christian Churches and
is affiliated with the International
Council of Christian Churches,
The Christian Beacon, a weekly re-
ligious newspaper defending the
Faith once delivered to the saints
and the 20th Century Reformation
Hour Broadcast, heard daily Mon
day through Saturday from 7:45 to
8:15 a. m. over Radio Station
WVCH in Chester, Pa. You are in
vited to visit this church and to
take your stand for the Truth of
God in these days of sin and evil.
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Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
IN MEMoRIAM

In loving memory of our dad, Fred
Walls, who passed away September 81,
1854, and mother, Mollie Walls, who
Dear Mother and Dad, you are not
forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
Still in memory you are with us
AS you always were before.
Though you're gone but not forgotten
Your place can never more be filed;
We will keep your memory sacred
Until our hearts in death are still.
Heaven retains now our treasures
Earth the lonely caskets keep
And the sunbeams love to linger
Where our dear Mother and Dad sleep.
Sadly missed by their children, Elsie
Agnes Hyland and Leroy. 10-23-1t
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
DeacOness To Speak
At Milford Meeting
(continued from page onel

CONTINUED from page one)
The Responsive Litany will be
led by The Rev. Douglas Milbury,
Host Minister, who will also rem
der the benediction.
Luncheon will be served at II
noon and the afternoon session
convenes at lis p. m. The liter
ature room will be open at $3.50
a. m. Luncheon reservations may
be made with Mrs. Richard Hall,
91O S. E. Front Street, Milford, by
Friday, October 80. Price $1.25
must accompany reservation.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
First Baptist Church

N. w. End North Sis.
Rev. Thomas G. Harris, Postor
Sunday, October 25
The Church at Study:
9:45 a. m. Sunday Church School.
This hour provides each member
of the family with class for his
age and interest level. Materials
are chosen that emphasize the
Scriptures and the will of God for
every life. A welcome awaits you
each week at First Baptist! Dana
McClung is the superintendent.
The Church at Worship
IL a. m. Morning Worship SER
vice. This special service of wor-
ship will be conducted by the lay
men of the church with music pro-
vided by the choir. Organist will
be Mrs. Sylvia Hawkins. Come and
share in the blessings of this uni
que hour of worship. Nursery fa-
cilities will be provided for in
fants and pre-school children.
7:3O p. m. Evening service. The
Christian Business Mems Commit
tee of the Milford area will con-
duct this second laymen's service
of the Lords Day. Special music
will be heard, spirited congrega-
tional singing, and challenging
message await all who come!
Wednesday,; October 2s
g D. m. Mid-week service of
prayer and Bible study in the
church sanctuary. While Rev. Har-
ris and his wife are attending a
special conference at the American
Baptist Assembly in Green Lake,
Wisconsin this week, Charles
Thomas, chairman of the Board of
Deacons, will lead in the Bible dis
cussion.
Thursday, October 2s
1880 p. m. Church Choir rehears-
al in the sanctuary. Mrs. Sylvia
Hawkins will be directing the choir
in the absence of Mrs. Harris.
DR.. Norman H. Maring, pro-
fessor of Church History at the
Eastern Baptist Theological Semi
nary of Philadelphia will be the
guest speaker for the Communion
Worship service on Sunday, Novem-
Der 1. DR.. Maring will bring the
message to the Community Refor-
nation service to be held at the
Avenue Methodist Church on the
evening of November 1, at 1880 p.
m. A welcome is extended to ev-
eryone to attend both services on
that day.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
NOVEL BAR

LAKE MOHAWK, n. J. Up -
Norman Rintoul has built bar for
his game room from the shell of a
salvaged motorboat.
The deck supports drinks on a
raised "dry dock" stand. Mixes
are stored under the seat, cooler
unit is under the deck and an oar
is used as a fOotrail.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
CHURCHES IN MILFORD
Calvary Methodist Church
Rev. r. DousIos MiIbUry, Minister
Sunday, October 25


900 a. m. Methodist Mems Hour
over station WKSB.
GAS a. m. Church School for all
ages. Study to show thyself ap-
proved unto God, A workman that
needeth not to be ashamed" Come
to Church School, there is a well
come and a class for you.
1900 a. m. Morning Worship.
Mr.. Milbury will speak on Personal
Example and Responsibility" This
will develop around the question
Cain asked, "Am / My Brothers
Keeper" The music for this Sun
day will be a solo by Mr.. Leon
Donovan and the singing of an an
them by the Junior Choir. The
Friendly Greeters are Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin Lynch. The Ushers are
Leslie Greenly, Townsend Holston,
James Mayhem, William Schuler,
Jr., Harvey Warner and William
Craig.
2:30 p. m. A service will be held
for elderly people and shut-ins.
tional service and 81 Remember"
testimony period. There will be a
period of good fellowship and re-
freshments will be served.
$50 o. m. Methodist Youth Fell
lowship will meet in the Youth
Chapel.
1880 p. m. Evening Service of
Praise and Blessing. Topic, "The
Supreme Climb.
Activities For The Week
Monday
1880 p. m. Bible Study of St.
Luke and prayer in the home of
Mrs. Viola Leverage, Lynch Heights
Tuesday
300 a. m. WSCS will conduct a
Quiet Day in the Chapel. Bring
your lunch and stay for this meet
ing. 1t will start with Mr.. Milbury
bringing the first message, Then
Mrs. Otis Webb will continue and
it will end with Mrs. Swain bring
ing the closing message at the
luncheon. table. You are invited.
200 p. m. Prayer Group meets
with Mrs. Lulu Webb, 420 S. Wash
ington st.
$50 p. m. Officers and teachers
of the children's department will
hold a covered dish at the church.
500 p. m. Meeting of the Off
GERS and teachers of the Church
School at the church.
Wednesday
400 p. m. Sunshine Glass will
serve a turkey supper in Fellow
ship Hall.
Thursday
900 D. m. UNICEF night. The
children will meet at the church to
go and receive gifts for the Under
privileged children of the world
Leave your light on so that they
will know they are welcome. Have
your money ready when they come
to your door. This is a worthy
cause.
$3.50 p. m. Junior Choir rehearsal.
7:45 p. m. Adult Choir rehearsal.
Sunday, November 1
1880 p. m. Union Reformation
Service will be held at the Avenue
Methodist Church.
MilIwood Methodist Church
Rev. r. Douglas MilbUry, Minister
Sunday, October 25
Church School 10.00 q m
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
SOLDERING RIDE

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (P) =
County police have found a new
way to sober a drunken driver.
Moments after officers put a
drunk motorist in the back seat
of their car another auto sped
past. The patrolmen gave chase,
stopped the second car, and ar
rested an escaped convict.
The officers reported they "re-
leased the drunk we had in the
back of the car since the chaise
completely sobered him"
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford

John E. Barcus, weather record
er, reports the following weather
conditions for Milford as recorded
on instruments located on Lake
view Avenue for the week begin
ming Thursday, October Is, and
ending Wednesday, October 21, in
elusive:
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
ST. johns ccfhoIic Church
Rev. John A. corrisan, Poster

Sunday, October 25
Today is the feast of Christ the
King and the opening day of Nat
ional Catholic Youth Week. Mass
es will be offered. this morning at
1880; 900 and 11:OO. At the 800
o'clock Mass all the children of the
parish will receive Holy Commun-
ion as an activity of Catholic Youth
Week.
The usual monthly meeting of
the Executive Board of the Contra
ternity of Christian Doctrine will
not be held this week. In place of
1t the members will attend a Dio-
cesan Confraternity Worship the
following Sunday in Wilmington.
Glasses in religion will be held
on Monday evening at $50 for the
junior and senior high school stu
dents. For all the younger children
in the parish there will be classes
on Tuesday afternoon at 3:45.
On Tuesday evening at 500 a
class in religion will be held for
adults.
Rosary devotions will be held on
Wednesday evening at 1880 and
VIII consist in the Rosary, the Lit
any of our Blessed Mother, a spe-
cial prayer in honor of st. Joseph,
and Benediction of the Most Bless
ed Sacrament.
After the devotions on Wednes-
day evening another meeting of the
Discussion Club will be held in the
parish hall. This weeks tonic is
"Wellsprings of Life.
During this week Mass will ha
offered each morning from Mondav
unllI FRIDAY at ZOO. On Saturday
morning Mass Will be at 500.
One of the Oblate Fathers will
be here for confessions on Satur-
day evening beginning at 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Hebron Methodist Church
W1Ifer c. Barlow. P1sser

WuFIsF V DuFE0WT FuSIOF
The next service scheduled for
Hebron church is, Sunday, Novem-
Der, 1st, at 300 p. m. After brief
message by the Pastor, Holy Com
munion will be observed. You are
cordially invited to worship with
us Sunday. November LIST, at 200
p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Christ Church (EpiseopuIl

NV SVsSFs5 . TIIIfNsI NSNTUE
Sunday, October 25
1880 a. m. Holy Communion.
9:45 a. m. Church School and
kindergarten services and ses-
sions.
IL a. m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon.
8 p. m. Meeting of the Vestry
in the parish house.
ThUrsdoY, October 29
10 a. m. Holy Communion and
Healing Service.
3:45 p. m. Junior Choir rehears-
al.
1880 p. m. Senior Choir rehears-
al.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
christiun Science !

chrisfian Science Society
Branch Of The First Church Of Christ
Scientist in Boston, Mass.
The subject of the Lesson-Ser-
mon in First Church OF Christ,
Scientist, 1901 Van Buren Street,
Wilmington, First Church of Christ,
Scientist, VIA. Building, Reho-
both Beach, Christian Science So
ciety, 301 South Walnut Street,
Milford, and Christian Science So
ciety, New Century Club, Dover,
Sunday. October 25, 1853, will be
Probation After Death"
Morning Service and Sunday
School are at 11:00 a. m; Dover,
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m; Will
mington. Evening Service, 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Church of God of Prophecy
MorsholI Street
Rev. Posey shUpe, Pastor

SnUrcn or GOO or FroPneeY
MorsholI Street
Rev. Posey shUpe, Pastor
Sunday, October 25
10:00 a. m. Sunday School, James
Boone, superintendent.
11:00 a. m. Preaching by the Pas
tor.
700 p. m. Young Peoples Ser
vice.
1880 p. m. Evangelistic Service.
1880 p. m. Wednesday, Prayer
and Testimony
The Public is cordially invited to
attend these Services.
w
Mi. Enon Baptist Church
Rev. D. A. Downing, Pastor
Sunday, October 25
10:30 a. M, Sunday School.
1880 a. m. and 500 p. m, Wor-
ship Service.
$3.50 p. M, BYPU and BPU.
Wednesday evening, 500 to $3.50,
choir rehearsal.
Thursday, 500 to 900 D. M,
Prayer Praise.
Join the Church Crusade with us
for Church Attendance. God is our
Strength.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Church of God
Rev. W. Edwin TuII, Pustor
Sunday, October rs

Ounudys OcLODer 70
"The church, more than anything
else, makes and maintains the
home as place of virtue, love,
righteousness, comfort, and happi-
ness" Today is Family Day in
our church. We invite you to bring
your family and worship with us.
9:45 a. m. Sunday School. Bring
the whole family to Sunday School.
Glasses are provided for all ages,
nursery through senior citizens.
Study the word of God with the
use of graded evangelical mater
ials. Bring the family to Sunday
School today and reap rich rewards
tomorrow" Mrs. Theda Biggs, su-
perintendent of the month; Mrs.
Helen Mills, assistant superinten-
dent; ]. Martin Baldree, Jr., di-
rector of Christian education.
IL a. m. Morning Worship. Work,
play, and prayer go together in
family living. Church attendance
should be family affair. AS much
as possible, we are asking families
to sit together during the worship
hour. There will be a nursery for
infants. Children church sessions
will be held for 3-5 and Clio year
olds. There will be a message
from Gods word by the pastor.
6:45 p. m. Choir practice.
1880 p. m. Evening Worship.
Come and enjoy this informal SER
vice of gospel songs, prayer, and
praise. We would like you to share
with us the blessings of Gods word
as Pastor Tull brings the mess
age. The choir will sing.
Weekday Activities
Monday
1:15 p. m. Women's prayer meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Jessie Ma
loney.
tuesday
1880 p. m. Cottage prayer meet
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Rogers.
"Wednesday
1880 p. m. Ladies Auxiliary will
meet at the church.
Thursday
z p. m. Special Sunday School
officers and teachers meeting in
which the education director dis
cusses the 14th National Sunday
School Convention held in Atlanta,
Georgia, October 21-23.
s p. m. Youth Service and Bible
Study groups for all ages.
Friday
5 p. m. Sunday School Halloween
party in the Christian Education
Building.
We welcome visitors and new
comers to worship with us at all of
our services.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
MN
Church of fhe Nuz0rene

Church or me NuzuFene
Rev. Mrs. LorrGine Offinser
Harrington, Delaware
Sunday, october 25
9:45 a. m, Sunday School Ben
Dean, superintendent.
11:00 a. m, Morning Worship
Service. Sermon by Pastor.
7:00 p. m. NY.P.S. Program.
1880 p. m.. Evangalistie SsrVice.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
81. Bernodeffets cufhoIie Church
Dixon g Liberty Streets, Harrington
Rev. John A. corrison, Posfor

Sunday, October 25
Mass will be offered on Sunday
morning at $3.50. Confessions will
be heard before the Mass.
Glasses in religion will be held
for the high school students on
Sunday evening at 700. For all the
younger children in the parish
there will be classes on Tuesday
at 3:45.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23

Total Liabilities and
Capital Accounts ---$7, ,337, ,572.03
SThis banks capital con-
sists of: Common stock
with total par value of
S200, 900.
MEMORANDA
Assets pledged or assigned
to secure liabilities and
for other purposes -------- S50, 900. 90
], GEORGE T. REED, Jr., Treasur-.
er, of the above named bank, do SOL
emnly swear that the above statement
is true, and that it fully and correctly
represents the true state of the several
matters herein contained and set forth,
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief
GEORGE r. REED. JR.. Treasurer
Correct-Attest:
ELBERT F. WILLIAMS
GEORGE II. SHORT
q. II. DRAPER, JR.
Directors
State of Delaware.
County Of Sussex, IS:
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day Of October, 1853. and
hereby certify that i am not an officer
or director OF this bank
Elizabeth r. Bradford, Notary Public
(SeaD
Ny commission expires Feb. &c. 1861
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-23
Episcopul Diocese of DeIuwure

Sunday, October %
Sunday services at Delaware Re-
sort Churches:
st. Martins, Bethany Beach: s
and 10:30 a. m.
All s. Saints Church, Rehoboth
Beach: 8. $3.50 and IL q. IN.