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Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

DO YOU WANT to improve your
house? Let us finance it. Milford Build
ing & Loan Association. nII-tf
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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
ENGINEERING BUILDING
Notice to Bidders

Public notice is hereby given tina
the Building and Grounds Commit
tee of the University of Delawar
will meet at the office of the Presi
dent of the University, Newark, Del
aware, on Monday, April 2, 1928, a
the hour of two o'clock in the after
noon and then and there will receive
and open sealed bids for furnishing
labor and material to erect the En-
| cheering Building, to be located OF
the campus of the University in
Newark, Delaware.
The work for which bids are here
by invited will consist of a building
constructed of brick, concrete and
steel. The size of the building is
one story high, approximately 1852
feet front by 40 feet deep.
Prices asked for at this time are
for the general construction and
plumbing and will be let complete
under one contract.
The Building and Grounds Com
mittee of the University of Delaware
reserve the right to reject any or
all bids, to waive informalities and
at their discretion to accept bids
only made by individuals or corpor-
atoms who can demonstrate to the
Building and Grounds Committee
that they have both the constructive
and financial ability necessary to
complete a building of this charac-
ter. All bids shall hold good for 80
days after formal opening of same.
All bids must be in sealed enve-
lOpes addressed to the Building and
Grounds Committee of the Univer-
sity of Delaware, care of DR.. Walter
Newark, Delaware, endors-
ed bid for Engineering Building,
of Delaware, with the
name of the bidder.
No bid will be considered unless
accompanied by certified check to
The order of the Trustees of the Uni
versity Of Delaware, to the amount
Of so of the amount of the bid or a
bid bond of like amount binding the
bidder to execute the contract if
awarded him. The terms of the bid
with surety required are fixed by
the specifications.
Copies of the plans, specifications
and bid forms will be on file in the
office of the architect, Charles q.
xlauder, 1929 Walnut Street, Phila-
lelphia, Pa, for the purpose Of ex-
animation and estimating.
There will be a limited number of
copies of the plans and specifications
which will be loaned to the prospec-
i've bidders on deposit of a certified
,heck to the order of the Trustees
If the University of Delaware, in
he amount of $500. If plans and
specifications are returned, the
heck will be returned, but should
he plans and specifications be not
eturned, the deposit may become
orfeited.
By order Of
THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS
COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVER-
SITY OF DELAWARE.
H. Rodney Sharp, Chairman.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

AS Administrator of the estate of
the late Wesley Jackson, we here
by notify all persons owing the
said estate to make settlement by
May LIST, 1928. All bills or claims
against said estate must be pre-
scented for payment on or before
such date, properly probated or at
tested.
MILFORD TRUST COMPANY,
3-23-3t Administrator.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

TOMATO SEED-Marglobe true stock
of my own growing, $500 per Id. S15O
per IA ID. New Stone and Greater Bal
timore $500 per lb. Postage paid. H.
Al stin, Felton,, Delaware. f24-tf
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EXECUTORS NOTICE

AS Executors of the estate of the
late Annie P. Williams, we hereby
notify all persons owing the said es-
tate to make settlement by May LIST,
1928. All bills or claims against
said estate must be presented for
payment on or before such date,
properly probated or attested.
RACHEL DAWSON FRAME
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
m16-3t Executors.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

F R S A L ESQ Buckeye Incu-
bator. fiis st class condition, no reason
able offer refused. Replacing with lar
ger equipment. Cedar View Poultry
Farm, Bridgeville, Delaware. t27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

FOR SALE-Cypress fence rails,
twelve IT. long, suitable for fence posts
or berry stakes. Price &c per rail. Tele-
phone Selbyville 127R3, Luster Lynch,
frankfort, Del, R. 1. f17-tf
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CHICK STARTER ~!

We have mixed our Mineral, But
termilk Chick Starter and Chick
Grower for the past three years
with satisfactory results. Let your
chicks try it. Fresh lots always on
hand. With or without Cod Liver
Oil or PrOtOzyme.
SIMPSON BROS,
Milford and Lewes.
Phones: 274, 1912 jan27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
FLOUR AND FEED

A full line carried at Henlopen
Flour and Feed Mills. Eshelman's
Dairy Feeds. Poultry feeds of high
est quality. Chick feeds are mixed
fresh twice each week from very
best materials. Free delivery. Call,
telephone 1912, Lewes. Simpson
Bros. a8-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
NOTICE

This is to let my friends know that
am now ready to buy all of the
good poultry that l can get for the
highest cash price; also I'm in the
market for hogs and calves. Drop me
4 card, or call 2S9R4, Milford. r. H.
nerrlckson, Lincoln City, R. D.
Pitt
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
TRUCK HAULING

Local and long distance hauling to
all points. Two trips to philadelphia
a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.
leaving G. E. Reeds Store. Quick
service day or night. Estimates Civ
en-. Edward C. Reed. Office phone:
Sc; Residence phone: S48. Cargo
insurance. a19-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED.

Country Produce, Poultry and Eggs
wanted 1 will pay the highest cash
price for all kinds of country pro-
duce. See me, N. e. Prettyman, sue
cessOr to Prettyman and Beebe, Ell
lendale, Delaware. m21-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
CHICK GRAIN ~!

Try our Chick Grains, made Of
corn, wheat and oats; all steel-cut,
clean and without waste. Only best
quality selected grains used.
SIMPSON BROS,
Milford and Lewes.
Phones: 274, 1912 jan27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
DIPDUST ~!

Is instantaneous. No soaking re-
quired. Prevents scab, rhizoctonia,
scruf, black-leg and black-rot, if
used for treating seed potatoes and
sweet potato seed.
SIMPSON BROS.
m2-tf Milford and Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and highest appreciation
for the kindness, sympathy and
help shown by neighbors and
friends during sickness and death
of our son, Harry Wilkins. Also
for the beautiful floral offerings,
and also for the use of their auto
mobiles. FATHER & MOTHER.
It
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
CHICKENS AND EGGS.

Wanted, Chickens and Eggs. Will
pay highest cash price. Have orders
for so crates per week and will fur
nish crates for you. Phone Sc Mil
ford and we will call for your chick
ems. George E. Reed. f27-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

1t has been called to my atten-
ton that many persons think my
barn was burned recently. This is
a mistake. 1t was the barn and
stock of Cove Donovan that was
destroyed.
GROVER C. DONOVAN,
1tpd Milford. Del
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
FASHION DISPLAY

The Louise Shoppe of Whining
ton. Delaware, will have a sale Of
the latest New York Fashions in
Milford, Delaware, ON Tuesday,
March 9th, 1928, at the New
Hotel Windsor. 1tpd
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
LOST

LOST-Monday noon in front of A.
Houston's, a pair of light driving gloves
finder please leave at store. Frank L.
Vibbert, Milford. tip
LOST-A black and tan male dog
rabbit hound. Will give reasonable re-
ward to anyone returning same. V. G.
Williams, Selbyville, Del. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
WANTED POULTRY

will pay highest cash price for
all kinds of poultry. 1t will pay you
to get my prices before selling. Drop
me card or phone 284, when poul-
try is ready. Carl Simpson, Milford,
j24-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

Free Delivery. We will deliver Hot
Rolls, Coffee Cakes, Cinnamon Buns
and Bread every afternoon after four
o'clock. Phone 191 or leave your Or
der. Milford Bakery. att
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
HEADQUARTERS

For Seed Potatoes - Certified
Prince Edward Island grown Cob
blers. See this stock before buying.
SIMPSON BROS,
3-23-tf Milford and Lewes.
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Administrators Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate

By virtue of an order of the Orphans
Court of the State of Delaware, in and
ministrator c. T. A. of James p. Loft
land, deceased, late of Milford, Kent
County and State of Delaware, will ex-
pose to sale by way of public auction
or Yendue. on
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
MILFORD CHRONICLE
FRIDAY MARCH %. 1928,
Ask fOr Petty's Bread at AN grocers
OBHRCo LAYING MASH

Fresh lots mixed each day. Try
this egg mash with the mineral mix
ture; twenty per cent protein.
SIMPSON BROS.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
TRUCK HAULING

You'll agree with many of our
customers that we give service.
Lowest prices. E. ]. SALEVAN,
Milford. Phones 27O and 355. n2O-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
FARMERS NOTICE

Few acres more pickles to con-
tract for. Lincoln City Pickle Co. o.
W. Davis, Agent, at Davis Farmers
Shed, Milford. m2-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

Petty's Fresh Bread at eight cents
per loaf; bread one day old at five
cents per leaf.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
YOU BREAK AND BEND
WE WELD AND MEND

Oxy-acetgIene Welding and braz-
ing. Auto generators and batteries
repaired. Stanley Hunter, located
at Atkins Motor Co., Milford. m18-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
PLEDGE OF PURITY.

PLEDGE OF PURITY.
/ pledge that Breyer's Ice Cream
has never contained Adulterants,
gums, gelatins, powders OF filters,
extracts or artificial favoring Of
any nature.
Real cream, graduated sugar and
pure favorings are used to make
Breyer's Ice Cream, the "old fash
toned kind"
HENRY W. BREWER,
President Breyer Ice Cream
Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sold by VIM. H. Warren, Milford,
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

Fresh bread at all times at Petty's
Bakery.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

ASPARAGUS ROOTS-Strong, heal
thy, well graded and tied; 26 in a bum
die, 40 bundles to constitute a 1000, and
packed in burlap bags. Varieties: Mary
Washington, Palmetto, Giant Argen-
tine, and Bars Mammoth. All varie
ties, 2 year No. 1, So per 1000; 1 year
No. 1, IS per 1000. H. Austin, FELTON,.
Delaware. f24-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES!

Petty's HOmeade Bread, the kind
everyone likes.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
GLIDDRN'S PAINTS AND
FARNISHES

Highest quality. For sale by
Simpson Bros. Milford, Del. s23-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

FOR GOODNESS SAKE and your
sake say PETTY'S BUTTER KRUST
Bread, at Milford Bakery. j23-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
For Better or Worse

In this day Of speed, sermons
which thirty-five years ago lasted
ffty-fve minutes cannot occupy
more than twenty-five minutes
Woman's Home Companion.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

For further information as to the To-
cation of said property, the improve
ments thereon and the boundary lines,
see the "F'irst National Bank of Mil
ford, Del" Administrator c. T. A. or
]. Hall Anderson, Esquire, Dover, Della
ware, Attorney for said Administrator
Attendance will be given and terms
made known on the day of sale by the
undersigned Administrator c. T. A. or
by ]. Hail Anderson, Attorney, for said
Administrator C. T. A.
TERMS OF SALE
Twenty per cent of the purchase mon
ey must be paid to the undersigned on
the day Of sale and the residue there
of on the first day of the adjourned
term of said Orphans Court to be held
1T Dover, Delaware, on Saturday the
seventh day of April A. d. 1928. The
percentage paid on the day of sale will
be treated as a part of the purchase
money if the other terms of the sale
are complied with, otherwise will be
forfeited for noncompliance.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF MILFORD, DEL.
Administrator c. T. A. of
James p Lofand deceased.
J. Hall Anderson, Attorney for
administrator.
Dover, Delaware, March 81, 1928.
Immediately after the sale of the
above described real estate said Admin
istrator G. T. A. will also offer for sale
at public auction or vendue fifteen
shares of the capital stock of the First
National Bank of Milford, Del, owned
by the estate of the said James P. Ilof- |
land, deceased. This stock will be Of |
fered for sale as follows:
A block of shares, another block of
5 shares, a block of 2 shares, another
block of 2 shares, and one share.
Purchasers of this stock will be re-
quired to make payment of twenty GOD
per cent on the day of sale and the full
balance within ten days thereafter.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF MILFORD, DEL.
Administrator c. T. A of
James P. Lohand, deceased.
n29-2t
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MONEY TO LEND under a particu-
larly favorable schedule. See James X.
Pettyjohn, Secretary Milford Building
q Loan Association. n1I-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

KNOW YOUR FUTURE-Send Csc
and birth date. Let me try and locate
your future mate, will send name and
address. Abel. Box 1900 sta. c. Los
Angeles. Calf m23-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

NOTICE-The Torsch- Summers Com
pany has its contracts for 1928 season
open and contracting for Stringless
Beans. For particulars see the Superin-
tendent, ]. r. Kirby, Milford, Delaware.
f3-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

NOTICE-Money to loan on mort
cages, Greenwood Building & Loan As
ISOLATION. R. o. Mai, Secretary, Green
wood, Del nl23-4tn
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

NOTICE-Custom Matching done in
Newtown Triple deck incubator, up-to-
date equipment under State supervision.
Poultry Farm, Bridgeville, Del. j6-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

NOTICE-Semesan treated seed will
produce more profitable crops. o. A.
Newton & Son Co., Bridgeville, Della
ware. n116-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

chick starter and growing mash with
buttermilk and mineral content Scratch
feeds. Washes. Hog feed and dairy
feed. Gold Seal Flour" and all kinds
of seed and grain. Wholesale and re-
tail. Phone %. John P. Wilson, owner,
Milton, Del. m9-3t
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

FOR SALE-Dip dust Use it for
t eating seed potatoes, seed corn and
svuet potato seed. Simpson Bros, Mil
ford and Lewes. m2-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
NOTICE

NOTICE. will do blowing with
tractor in vicinity of Lincoln. c. H
Eonoho, Lincoln, Del m16-6t
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

FOR SALE-"Black Hawk" John
Deere" and International manure
spreaders, also Mccormick Deering and
John Deere full line of binders, NOW
ers, drills, disc harrows, cultivators,
rollers, farm trucks, reapers, cultipack-
ers, etc. S. ]. Wilson & Son, Milton,
Del. m9-3t
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23

FOR SALE = New bungalow, any
size, any price, any direction from Mil
ford or in the town limits, on reason
able terms. Here is a chance to get
good new home that will please. II you
prefer any other kind Of house. we are
in a position to build to suit purchaser.
Telephone service. Milo c. Farber, Mil
ford, Del o23-u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-10

sounding to England, in the four,
Dared event without coxswain after
stirring race England won the
championship In this race by bare
half length.
The American pair was easily the
master OF the situation. winning by
more than four lengths in Sal 20.
Canadas time was 6:51. lit was
Costello's third Olympic triumph in
this event. the noted Philadelphia
having teamed with Jack Kelly TO
win the race at Antwerp in 1920
and t Paris in 1924.
Switzerland . Victor
A great crowd lined the banks
for the final days events, Gsy pen
nants and blaring bands lending an
air of festivity to the scene. AM
bassador Tobin and Mai. Gen. Doug
las Macarthur, president OF the
American Olympic committee. were
conspicuous among the Yankees at
the finish.
The early races saw Switzerland
take the title in the pair-oared
event with coxswain by beating
France. and Germany score in the
pair.oared final without coxswain,
defeating England.
So close was the finish between
the tours of England and the
United States that only one second
separated them on the watch. Eng.
land being timed In 500 and the
Penn barge four in 5:37.
Both crews were absolutely ex-
hausted by the great struggle.
slumping down over their oars after
they crossed the finish and having
difficulty in keeping their shells
from turning over. Penn barge
started with a high heat of As. but
England, rowing AZ, managed to
hold the Americans to a haIf.length
lead at 250 meters.
Americans Lose Out
At this point. both subsidized to an
even &c, the American continuing
to gain slightly. They were three
quarters of a length In front at
500 meters, and, in the next eighth
of mile went to the front by a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-10
ASK RE CEIVER
FOR GARAGE

A receivership for the Capital Ga
rage Company, on New York Ave-
nue. near Fourteenth Street, was
asked by the National Mortgage and
Investment Company in District Su-
preme Court today.
The Investment claims that it held
second trust in the amount OF
$21S.559.66, which it bought in under
foreclosure on June 20, since which
time the garage company has failed
TO pay a rental of $40, S3S34 for the
use OF the property. The petition
states that there is first trust OF
$lO0O,O0O on the garage.
The only assets of the defendant.
the petition AYERS, are composed OF
merchandise, office furniture and
shop equipment worth not more than
$4,000, together with 81. 900 accounts
receivable and $4,000 in cash.
Holding that the garage companv
owes a number OF other accounts and
Is insolvent- and the property will de-
preciate unless a receiver is APP
pointed, the plaintiff asks that such
receiver be appointed in order to con-
tinue the business and make II paw.
The petition was filed by Attorneys
"a. "A. Doyle and +. A. Thue.
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81 OLE To COVER
OTHER Pr RS0N
He SAYS
~ InternntIonaI News Service

4 y
NEW York, Aug. 10. Cornelius
I. Callahan. who handled millions
81 dollars while receiving only $500
year for the empty title Of AZ.
sistant secretary OF the Bancitaly
Corporation. made startling con-
fession today, the authorities said,
OF his embezzlements. said to total
100000.
II had to steal. Someone else
stole first and had to cover It up. Z
That was the substance Of his
story, revealed by Assistant District
Attorney Harold w. Hastings. chief
OF the indictment bureau.
1t was a story sensational in
some of its details. pitiful in others,
disclosing how fate seemingly Fad
chosen to vent her spleen upon the
2S-vear old executive.
The thefts started, according to
the story revealed by Hastings.
when some one unknown stole 800
shares OF Eancitaly stock.and $4,000
in cash from safe deposit boxes in
Callahan's custody. TO conceal this
theft, the young assistant secre-
tary manipulated checks.
IT was Innocent, b1,t was afraid
It would reflect upor my integrity"
was his plea. Hastings said.
Callahan converted to this own
use, Hastings said, checks sent in
by the banks clients for the pur-
chase of BancitaIy stock. With
friend. he went into the market,
buying stocks through brokers.
Hastings refused emphatically to
name this friend Of Callahan's.
After making joint profit of
100000, according to CaIlahail's
sstory. the friend" praised him for
his keen financial Judgment, with
drew their combined capital and
profits and vanished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-10
Court Levies Speed
Fines According
To Cars Age

NEW YORK, Aug. To-. Magis-
trate Farrell. hearing traffic
cases In Far Rockaway determined
the fines imposed on offenders
in accordance with the value Of
their automobiles.
Several drivers of ancient, di-
lapidated cars received suspended
sentences, while owners Of more
expensive cars were fined varying
amounts In parking cases mid
die priced cars drew one dollar
fines. while expensive cars drew
two dollars.
One speeding defendant. asked
the make Of his car, replied that
it was zone of those small
fellows.
What year,"
1892. 1"
Sentence suspended
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-10
Anti-Srnith Democrats
Meet in North Carolina

RALEIGH, n. c., Aug. 10.--For
the purpose Of perfecting a state
wide organization and laying plans
for carrying to a successful con-
clusion the campaign against Gov.
Alfred E. Smith as Democratic
nominee for President, a confer.
ence of North Carolina ti-Smitn
Democrats was held here today.
Bishop James e. Cannon, jr.,
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
of Richmond, Va. and DIR. A. j.
Bagton, OF Atlanta. who called the
conference OF Southern dry Demo
Gratis recently held at GAsheville, are
on the program for addresses. Mrs.
Jesse W. Nichols, of Chevy Chase,
Nd, president of the Woman's Law
Enforcement League, also is SEIZED
uled to speak.
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TUNVEY TRYING
FOR SOCIAL
REGISTER
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names 81 other members 81 Inc
Lauder family.
The Lauder island continued nm
der armed guard today and summer
visitors from the mainland who
circ1ed BY m1otorboat hoping to
catch d glimpse OF Gene and Polly
were disappointed.
No Use For Public
The only time the couple were
seen together was when Gene was
out cutting brush. Miss Lauder,
dressed in yellow print dress
trimmed with orange, was at his
side.
Tunney was standing on his uIti-
matum TO the press that from now
on he desires to live the simple
life and hopes that the public will
forget him. Newspaper photographs
OF himself or his fiancee were bar
red by the ex-champion. who said
he was done with crowds and the
limelight.
NEW YORK. Aug. IO.-Gene Tun-
A.SyB WtlOs SlIlCG MS TeLiT6tHSNL 1EOHA
the ring and subsequent announce
ment OF his engagement to Miss
Josephine Lauder, heiress to mil
lions, has sought to keep out ~of
The public eve and demands TO be
let alone. need not fear that any
VI mis- marriage plans or gossip con-
corning him and his fiancee, so dear
&c the heart of the average socIesy
matron and debutante, will be be-
trdyed by his brother, Detective
Tom Tunney.
Detective Tom is attached to
West Sixty-eighth Street station,
and when asked today to comment
cn his brothers. engagement said:
Nothing out of me-" He even re-
fused to say when he had seen his
brother last or if he had been in-
formed previously OF the engage
ment.
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BOY IS CLEARED
IN CAR DEATH
PLUNGE
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treatment by her uncle, DIR. James
KilrOy. police surgeon.
William Ki,roy. Is. brother Of
Kathleen, lacerated back and
bruises. He was also given first
aid treatment by his uncle. The
brother and sister are confined to
their home and are under the
care Of physicians. y
The five passengers were pinned
under the car when it landed upside
down. Miss Moran's neck was
broken, physicians reported.
Motorists passing in Sixteenth
Street and Military Road saw and
heard the crash. One motorist
rushed to the Thirteenth precinct
and notified Lieut. J. E. Brown.
who hurried to the scene with
Policeman Shipley.
Asks Aid for Others First
Other motorists stopped their cars
and went to the aid of the stricken
quintet. Lieutenant Brown and Po-
lliceman Shipley arrived and sought
ito extricate McCaleb. who refused aid
until the girls had been taken from.
the wrecked car.
One witness, Martin Burgess, of
the 700 block of Hamilton st. n.
I ~, told police the sedan had passed
his car about half a block from tsir
bridge where the accident occurred
he told police the girl sitting in the
front seat had her arm around the
J drivers neck. McCale told police
Miss Kilroy was sitting in front
with him while William Kilroy, Miss
Moran, and Thomas Kicker were
sitting in the back,