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Published on: 3/18/2008
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In 1935, Mildred Clementine Shingler and Forrest N. Webster were married in Philadelphia.
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In 1948, Forrest and Mildred, along with their three children, moved to Milford to start a new business.
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Mildred was a lady of many firsts since moving to the First State.In 1954, Mildred was elected the first female councilwoman to the City of Milford.She was president of the Business and Professional Women and was a member of the Milford Century Club.She placed first in the Delaware State Sewing contest in 1954.She modeled as well as moderated fashion shows for Coppersmith Clothing Store.She won a new kitchen with her recipe of Celestial Chicken in the 1960 National Chicken Cooking Contest.After the death of her first husband, Mildred made her summer home in Rehoboth Beach her permanent residence.While living in Rehoboth Beach, she was a member of the Village Improvement Association, the Rehoboth Art League and All Saints' Episcopal Church.She served as treasurer of the All Saints' Christmas Shop for many years.While living in Henlopen Acres, she served as a commissioner for 10 years, and was elected as the first female mayor of Henlopen Acres.She was a member of Rehoboth Beach Country Club and was the first female elected to the board of governors, serving on the board for six years.