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Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Square Dance
Time S:'s' C,;'G, :

Eight Squares danced to the
melodious calling of Ben Bald
win from Champagne, Illinois.
When Ben donned his Hawaiian
costume and wig, the dancers
really roared. Our guests were
from Dover, Lewes and Seaford.
Joe Ballinghoff from New Jer-
sey will call for the Sea-
for Whirl-A- Ways, October 25th.
This is their regular dance night
and will be held at the st. Johns
Methodist Church In Seaford.
All square dancers are invited
to attend.
On 26th Of October, Herb Keyes
Will be back in Milford to call
for the Diamond State Twirlers
and their guests. Dances are held
at the Milford Bowling Lanes be-
ginning $3.50 pm. Well be
looking fol you all.
Square Dancers attention
time IS getting short for that
Blue Hen Special do you have
your reservation in????????7???
Write : Blue Hen Special
P. o. BOX 1864
Dover, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
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rhe regular monthly meeting
Of the Milford P.T.A. was held
In Lakeview Avenue school with
So present. Mr.. Sharp read the
bylaws, which will be voted on
In December, If accepted. Mr..
Corder, Mr.. Dickerson and Mr..
Haithcock discussed the teach
erS salaries. Milford schools
are the lowest paid Of all the
schools In Delaware. A raise
for all teachers was discussed
as better salary will mean
that the better teachers will re-
main In our Milford schools.
The P.T.A. will meet the End
Wednesday of each month until
May. Please plan to attend and
support your P.T.A.
November l3, at $500 pm. at
the Lulu NJ. Ross school will be
the next meeting. Techniques OF
teaching Math will be the dis
cIISSiOn
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Sufty CouneiLa
News -

Make-believe spooks who ven
ture out on streets and highways
at night In dark costumes are In
danger Of becoming honest-to-
goodness ghosts, safety official
warned yesterday.
Richard H. McMullen, presi-
dent of the Delaware Safety Coun-
ell, issued the Councils annual
warning that 1t is wise to "see
and be seen on Halloween. A"
That is a reminder that cos
tuned youngsters should be able
to see clearly where they are
going and to be seen readily by
motorists.
He appealed to parents to see
that their children's halloween
costumes are made of light color
ed material or are trimmed with
light colored or reflectorized
strips.
McMullen also warned against
the dangerous practice Of wear
ing masks.
ga mask cuts down the wear
er's vision and a child wearing
one will have difficulty seeing
approaching cars" he said.
youngsters can do up their
faces with makeup and see where
they are going," he suggested.
He also called upon motorists
to do their share to make this
a safe Halloween. He urged
them to drive slowly and care
fully, keeping a constant look
out for youngsters = especially
near schools and parks and ir
residential districts.
''Don't make fatal Halloween
mistake that will haunt you for
the rest Of your life," the safe
ty official warned.
Further, grownups can help
make Halloween accident-free,
the council president said, Il
they will:
l. Light porches so trick
or-treaters won't trip in the
dark.
2. Watch out for disguised
dangers in the streets - logs,
barrels or piles of leaves, for
example they may conceal
pranksterS.
8. Tie white strips Of cloth
on wires or ropes surrounding
newly planted trees.
4. Take indoors any objects
that may tempt vandals and be
turned into safety hazards. In
this category are barrels, trash
cans, lawn mowers and bicycles.
5. If, despite your precau-
Ittons, your car windows get soap
ed, take time out before driving
to clean them.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Century Club
News

Miss Geraldine A. Mccormick,
a program coordinator for the
Bell Telephone Company was the
guest speaker at the Milford New
Century Club on Monday and was
presented by Mrs. Borden Smith,
chairman for the afternoon. Miss
McCormick's talk was on "The
Changing Years" particularly
those Of the goth century, which
she enumerated as she talked and
pointed out by her illustrated
lecture of the home, the trans
portation, the entertainment and
the communication changes that
had occurred. The old standards,
as pictured, were a far cry from
the modern day. The appliances,
the modes Of travel and mostly
the communications of the past
sixty years, topped by the scien-
tific Tellstar, gave a clear pic
ture Of the advancement made by
the telephone and its scientific
progress, proving that this cen
tury has contributed more than
all the former years and making
1t the most remarkable In his
tory.
Mrs. Harold Hilliard and Mrs.
Donald Horowitz were elected to
membership In the club. Mrs.
Vernon Hill, chairman of con-
servation and garden reported on
a meeting recently held In Dover.
She told of the conservation bill
now being under consideration In
which land for recreation for the
exploding population was one of
the points. She wants members
to report on their paintings this
Fall as we'll as Of those who are
having feeders for birds, all Of
which comes under her chair
manShip. A moment Of silence
was observed In memory of the
late Mrs. Louis Boltz, former
member Of the club. Mrs. Rich
ard Roach has been appointed
chairman Of the cancer clinic
and will appreciate the help of
members.
The next meeting Of the club
will be on Monday, November 4,
when Mrs. Laurence Fitchett will
show a film called "The Medicine
Man" which will illustrate the
facts and foibles Of diets, and how
much is being spent on foods that
are and aren't beneficial to
health. The film is recommended
by the American Medical Asso-
citation.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Service SIunfs

Rev. and Mrs. H. Norman
Ntcklas, Of Houston, Delaware,
have recently received a let
ter from Kermit E. Spears,
Major, USAF, Comm ander,
3225th Drone Squadron, Air
Force Missile Development Cen
ter (AFSC), United States Air
Force, Holloman Air Force Base,
New Mexico, as follows:
ftDear Rev. Nicklas:
l. It gives me great plea
sure to inform you that your son
has been promoted to the grade
of Atrman Second Class.
2. He has received this
promotion through job excellence
while crew chief on the QF-8o
Jet Aircraft and exemplary be-
havior during Off duty hours. The
Air Force feels that these
qualities are instilled In the
Airman by his parents, thus I
congratulate both you and your
son."
Rev. and Mrs. Nicklas moved
to Houston last May and the folks
there are looking forward to
meeting Joey, who has not as
yet, been in the town. Good luck,
Joey, from the folks In Houston.
USS Ticonderoga (FHTNC) =
William D. Curtin, boilerman
first class, USN, husband of the
former Miss Naomi B. Hall of
Route 2, Milford, Del, serving
aboard the aircraft carrier USS
Ticonderoga, participated In ex-
erctse "Black Bear" off the
Coast of California, Sept. 80
through Oct. 4.
The exercise is a major fleet
strike and anti-air warfare
practice during which Ticonder-
oga will oppose the aircraft car
rier Kitty Hawk In assimilated
battle tactics. It is designed to
evaluate the effectiveness of
fleet units under realistic condt-
tions.
Word has been received here
that U. S. Army Captain Leo
nard E. Greenly, Ia A NJ c,
In South Wet Nam, was award
ed the Distinguished Flying Me-
dal In ceremonies in South Wet
Nam in early September. Capt.
Greenly's wife, the former Alice
Wilson, and three children re-
side near Milford, as do his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
c. Greenly. Captain Greenly has
been In South Wet Nam since
May of this year and received
the citation for flying over Is
missions In hostile territory,
in support of ground troops.
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Marine Lance Corp. Richard
D. Jones, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Holland, Jr., Of 2l9 S.
Washington Street, arrived in
Norfolk, Va, Tuesday morning,
October %, and is awaiting dis
charge from the Marine Base at |
Quantico, Va. Corp. Jones has
Just returned from a 2 W. year
tour of embassy duty In Rota,
Spain.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25

SUPPER The W.S.C.S. Of
Chaplains Chapel will have a
chicken and dumpling supper In
the community house Saturday
November 2. Serving starts at
4 pm. Adults, SIPS, children,
75f. Pre-school age, free.
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MILFORD TEACHERS The
Milford Teachers Association
met at $40 Wednesday after
noon, October Is, 1868, in the
Lulu Ross Cafetorium. After re-
freshments were served by Mrs.
Mary Cahall and her committee
the group heard Mr.. Edward J.
Richter speak on the work of the
Delaware State Education Asso-
citation. Following Mr.. Richter's
talk, Mr.. William H. Hughes
the Delaware representative OF
the Educators Mutual Life In
surance Company, told of the
accident insurance plan avail
able to teachers.
A graph showing the teacher
membership In the profession
al organizations was present
cd to the group, and Mrs.
Madelyn Kennedy, President,
congratulated the teachers for
such a high percentage Of men,
lbership in the local, county,
lstate, and national organizations.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25

Captain Frank S. Petty1ohn
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James K. Pettyiohn on Tuesday
of last week, having flown in from
Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washing
ton, where he is interning at
Madigan Hospital. Captain Petty
johns trip back to Hahnemann
Hospital In Philadelphia was
sponsored by the U.S.Army to
acquaint the students with the
Senior Medical Program.
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Mrs. George B. Wells left yes
terday for Salisbury for a visit
with relatives.
DR.. oliver A. James will leave
tomorrow from Dulles Airport
Va, for San Francisco to attenc
a medical convention being helc
there.
DR.. Harold Halpern recently
attended meeting of the Pennsy-
lvania Optometric Association
held In the Hotel Sheraton In
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James K. Petty
John are on vacation in New York
for this week.
Mrs. L. j. Markert Is a pa
tient In Milford Memorial Hos
pital.
James Smith of Chicago, H.,
was the guest Of his niece, Mrs.
Frank R. Grier and Mr.. Grier
a few days last week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar S. Lur-
wick of Philadelphia are guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Lur-
wick tlilS week.
Mr.. and Mrs. David A. Glenn
ents are on a trip through Vir-
gtnta and Tennessee, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Fryer, DR..
and Mrs. Raymond Richards,
Mrs. Harry Richards and Char
les Richards of Chester were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Price
Webb on Friday.
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Neal wilkins, who has been a
patient in the University of Penn
Hospital, in Philadelphia, return
ed home on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wall re-
turned home Tuesday after
spending the week end In Mid
dleboro, Mass, as guests Of Mrs.
Alice Wall.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed are
vacationing In Pennsylvania this
week.
Mrs. Jean DARTS of Flushing
and Robert VoSS of Great Neck,
L. L, we're weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Mack
lin.
Mrs. John C. Truitt, who has
been a patient in Milford Me-
mortal Hospital, returned to her
Causey Avenue home on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Oraville B. Wilson has
returned home after being a pa
tient In Milford Memorial Hos
pital for two weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Items OF A Purely
Personal knfUre

DR.. and Mrs. Robert Foster
of School Place have just re-
turned home from visit Will
their son and daughter-i
In New Haven, Conn.
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Two area residents who have
registered to attend the Mobi
Dealer Convention at the Con-
cord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, N
y, October $3.50 include Mr.
and Mrs. Allan c. Lynch, lo1
Cherry Street, and Mr.. and Mrs,
Edward Steiner, 7O4 Lakeviev
Ave., Milford, Delaware.
More THIN 1000 Mobn deal
ers and their wives from the
eastern half Of the country are
expected to attend. Among the
speakers will be Herbert Will
let's, president OF Socony Mo-
bill OIL Company, Inc.
***
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Water
stradt and mother, Mrs. Hannah
Martin Of Philadelphia, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Downes on
Monday.
Alvin H. Warner, a freshman
at the University Of Delaware,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Howard M
Warner, was awarded the 1863
64 Southern States Cooperative
Scholarship, last week,
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jeffer son
of Prime Hook Neck wish to an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter, Phyllis Alletta to
Clinton Lee Gilroy of Nanjemoy,
Maryland, on Saturday, October
IL, at 400 O'Clock.
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Mrs. Brooke r. Chambers of
Washington, N. ]. is a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clendaniel
Of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Rich
ard, Tenth Street, Milford, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Viehman,
Division Street, Dover, visit
ed Skyline Drive, Va, over the
weekend.
Mrs. Kirby Walker Of Forest
Park, ILL.,, visited her mother,
Mrs. Oliver v. James and her
aunt, Miss Jennie West a few
days last week. Mrs. Walker
attended the meeting Of the Amer
lean Dental Association at At
lantic city while In the East.
Miss Catherine Downing was
In Washington last week attend
ing the National Board of
Management of the D. r. Miss
Downing Is vice president, gen.
eral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard T. Post
les wer4 In Zion, Md, last week
end visiting Mrs. ]. W. Pretty
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Myers
Of Melbourne, Fla, we're In town
calling on friends last week.
Mrs. J. Cow Evans of Cam
bridge, Nd, was the week end
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon
P. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Twigg
were in Norfolk, Va, tho past
weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
UNICEF Drive

MILTON ANNUAL UNICEF =
drive will take place from Fell
lowship Hall, Tuesday, October
20, at $3.50 pm. Children will
be chaperoned. They will return
to Fellowship Hall for hours OF
fun 2 to 9 p.m., Mrs. Maxine
Millman, chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25

A surprise birthday party was
given for Mrs. Mary McNeal of
Chester, Pa, on Saturday, Oct.
10, celebrating her 74th birth
day anniversary. The party was
given by her five sons and her
daughter. Her grandchildren and
great grandchildren were pre-
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Local Happenings

AVENUE BAZAAR AND PUB
Lie SUPPER At the Avenue
Methodist Church, Milford, We'd
nesday, November 13, 10 am. to
9 Pm. Do your Christmas shop
ping early from various booths,
featuring aprons, fancy work,
homemade candies, preserves,
plants, white elephant, doll fur
niture and clothing, handmade
Christmas decorations, and many
other items. Apublic supper con-
sisting Of turkey and trimmings
will be served from 4 to 8 p.m.,
price, adults $3.50, children un-
der IL, 75f. Mark November 13
on your calendar for day Of fun
and fellowship at Avenue.
CHICKEN AND DUMPING
SUPPER with oyster dressing
Saturday, October 26, In the
Ellsndale Fire Hall, for the be-
nettt of the Glendale W.S.C.S.
Serving will be from 4 to 8 pm.
Tickets adults, $l.5o : child
rem, $50.
CALVARY CIRCLE Jack-o-
lanterns with their eerie light
helped to greet the members OF
Circle #6 on Tuesday evening,
October Is when they met al
the home Of Mrs. Madelyn Ken
nedy on South East Second st.
Twelve II les kept the fflittle
people" from casting their spell
that turks on number l3. Mrs.
Nora Jefferson, the circle
leader, called the meeting to
order. Mrs. Thelma Mayhem had
charge Of devotions and develop
ed the timely subject: Harvest,
with some excellent poems and
well chosen material.
Our fiscal year IS drawing to
close. Even though our fin
ances are looking up, we are
planning a white elephant sale
so that the final quota will be
better than betteri
Mrs. Alberta Watson will be
hostess to the circle for our
November meeting.
The social hour closed on a
light air with refreshments.
games, and noise-makers that
come only on Halloween.
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PANCAKE SUPPER Pam
cakes, sausage, tomatoe Juice,
coffee or milk will be served
at the Greenwood Methodist
Church, A to 8 pm.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN :
There will be a Halloween Party
for the Women's Association OF
the First Presbyterian Church
on Tuesday, october 20, at the
home OF Mrs. James Carnright,
8 Sunrise Drive, Milford. Come
In costume for games, enter
tainment and refreshments. II
you need transportation, cars
will leave from the church at
500 pm.
N.C.N.W. LUNCHEON The
N.C.N.W. Of Milford will hold
their luncheon meeting at the
New Hotel Milford, Saturday,
October 26, 1868, at 100 pm,
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
* Birthday Party

sent together with other re-
latives and friends.
Mrs. McNeal is former MIL
ford resident. She received many
lovely gifts. Delicious refresh
ments were served and every
one wished her many more happy
birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25

HOMECOMING SERVICE On
October 9th, at 2:30 pm. the
annual homecoming service will
be held at st. Johnstown Metho-
dist Church, near Greenwood,
Delaware. The speaker for this
occasion will be the DR.. Robert
H. Parker, President OF Wesley
College, Dover, Delaware. There
will be special music furnished
by a musical group Of the area,
the Community Singers. The
Rev. Muriel Smith, pastor Of the
church cordially invites all
friends, former members, to
worship with today presentday
members.
TURKEY SUPPER The an
nual Turkey Supper, sponsored
by St. Paul's Episcopal Church
of Camden, Del, will be held at
the Caesar Rodney School Cafe
terra on October 26. Serving
hours are 4:30 to 700 p.m.,
with take-out dinners available.
Tickets will be on sale at the
door or phone 734-5088 fc-
reservations. Starting at noon
in the cafeteria there will also
be an Art Exhibit fe eaturing works
Of well-known local artists. The
Pantry Shelf will be in opera
tion, starting at noon, and all
sorts Of homemade goodies will
be offered for sale. d
CHICKEN & DUMPING sup
PER Goshen Methodist Church
W.S.C.S. is holding its annual
Chicken & Dumping Dinner, Nov.
2, in the Fellowship Hall Of the
church, Milton, from A to 8
pm. Also a Bazaar specializing
in the sale Of aprons, candy,
cookies and handiwork. Mrs. AL
berta Lofland is chairman and
Mrs. Mabel Fisher, co-chair-
man. Chairman of dinner, Mrs.
Polly Stuchlik, co-chairman,
Mrs. Margaret Rogers; Chair
man Of tickets, Mrs. Betty
Black, co-chairman, Mrs. Sara
Burnam. Tickets, $3.50 adults,
75c children.
The Nwanis Club of Laurel,
Delaware announces that their
second annual Art Show will be
held at St. Phillips Parish House,
Central Avenue, October 18, 19,
and 20.
This show will be open to all
artists over 18 years Of age.
Entries must be original. Com
petition will be divided by class
es: Professional, amateur, first
exhibitor.
The show will be judged by
three well known artists. Awards
will be Governors Award,
Mayors Award, Industrial
Award, Poultry Award, and Cen
era1 Award.
Entries may be obtained by
contracting Lester Downes, S75-
7134, or william Kershaw, S75-
1856, Of Laurel.
CHRISTMAS SHOP The An
nual Christmas Shop OF All
Saints Episcopal Church, Reho-
both Beach, will be held in the
Parish Hall on Olive Avenue on
Friday, November 9th, from z to
10 pm. and on Saturday, Novem-
Der 9th, from 10 am. to pm.
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TURKEY, CHICKEN AND
DUMPING SUPPER at Nc
Colley's Community House, Sat-
urday, November 9 Adults,
sl.5o, children, 75f.
DELAWARE HOME ECONOM-
ICS ASSOCIATION TO MEET
DR.. Arthur ]. Heather, Medical
Director of the Eugene dupont
Memorial Hospital, will be the
keynote speaker at the fall meet
ing OF the Delaware Home Ec-
onomics Association. DR.. Hea-
theirs topic Is "What Delaware
is Doing In Rehabilitation Of the
Handicapped" The meeting is to
be held at the dupont Country
Club, Wilmington, October 26,
with registration beginning at
$3.50 am. Miss Janet Coblentz,
president, will preside.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25

as they stood with beautiful
Hawaiian leis around their
shoulders, the gift Of 1t. Col.
and Mrs. George T. Macklin,
Jr. The reception, held in Fell
lowship Hall Of Avenue Church,
was enjoyed as many renewals
Of acquaintances we're made.
Their children, 1t. Col. and
Mrs. Macklin from Atlanta,
Georgia, Mr.. and Mrs. William
o. Brimijoin and children,
Tommy and Claire Of Mel can,
Va, helped with the receiving.
The Captain Jonathan Cald-
well Chapter, OAR, will meet
with Mrs. Arthur Simpler at
her home in Selbyville on Nov.
9. Mrs. w. j. Dufendach will
be in charge Of the program on
Civil Defense.
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The Wilmington Christmas
shop has been mentioned in the
papers this week and several
from here went up for a day.
It reminded us that our own
Christmas Shop preview is
coming along and gives us a
fine opportunity to buy gifts
for the holidays just ahead.
On Tuesday the showing will be
held at Shawnee Country Club.
Last year the committee in
charge did such a beautiful job
in arranging the exhibit and the
return for the things they sold
was pleasing to all. SO,
on Tuesday from ten in the
morning until nine in the eve
ming, this lovely display Of
crystal, brassed, jewelry, and
novelties of many kinds will
be shown for your perusal and
your purchase. Be sure to be
on hand.
Always,
Virginia S. Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25

This morning has been a
busy one as to calls for news.
It is that time OF the year
when the mop, dust pan and
such, claim the attention Of
those who help to keep this
column going. The answers
have frequently been 81 know
nothing that IS going on for l
have been housecleaning." It
Is lovely to live in cleanliness
and order but at the end Of
this activity the wish to be do
ing something else comes and
then news Is not SO scarce
Bear with me this week and
know there Is little to report.
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This weekend the annual golf
award dinner will take place
at the Shawnee Country Club
which will be reported in de-
tail next week, with those who
are receiving cups and honor
able mention for their efforts
and their pleasure.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Grier
and Mr.. and Mrs. Finley Jones
will be driving south today for
the football game at Miller's
School, with Fishburne. Finley
Jones, Jr. goes to Miller's
School, while Garry Grier, Jay
Sipple and Henry Vinyard play
on the Fishburne team. The
home football games continue
to be Of much local interest
and the cheering squad that
follows in their train is heart
warming as well as interest
ing.
A pause in home activities
came Saturday afternoon when
friends from far and near ar
rived for the fiftieth wedding
anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George It. Macklin. Relatives,
too, were there and the warm
greetings and congratulations
were extended to the Macklins