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Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Miss Louise Ann Petit of Whining
ton is visiting her aunt. Mrs. VIM. T..
Lank.
Miss Bertha Bolch. of Dallas,
Texas, was a recent guest of Mrs.
Thomas Simpson.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Pratt and chill
dren, of Baltimore. were weekend
guests of Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt.
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/ Miss Ann Hall Wilson returned TO
Philadelphia on Monday after spend
ing the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Sadie NJ. Wilson.
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Stephen Draper returned 10 Mer-
cersburg Academy on Thursday af-
ter spending the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Poole and
son returned to their home in Rose
Valley on Monday after spending the
holidays with Dr. G. Layton Gl.ier.
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Mrs. Hoey Farrow, Mrs. George
FarrOw, Mrs Luther Cubbage and
Miss Reba Eisenbrey returned home
on Monday after spending the holi-
days in Florida
Miss Betty Hammond resumed her |
studies at Beacon College on Tues /
day after the holidays spent here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. |
Postles Hammond
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred r. Harrington
and Mr.. and Mrs Earle +. Worthing-
ton and children, Jack and Janet Lee
visited relatives in Chambershurg,
Pa, over the weekend.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Marvel Wilson and
SONS returned to Lansdowne, Pa. on
Sunday after spending Christmas
here with DR.. G. Layton Grier On
Tuesday, Mr.. and Mrs, Wilson left
'or trip to Florida. {
Norman Bennett and Tom BEN
lett, sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur !
Bennett left on Tuesday for their re- a
ipective colleges. Maryyille and 4
clemson, after spending the holi- I
lays with their parents. A
Miss Ruth Anne Holzmueller and
)Onnan HOlzmueller left for their
chools. William and Mary College a
nd Bulls School on Tuesday after Y
vacation spent with their parents, n
Ir. and Mrs. C. D. Holzmueller y
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Dr. Dorothy Davis and Miss Elva
'ayis were home from Boston,
lass, to spend Christmas with their bl
arents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. W. Davis. S,
n Davis is on the staff Of Boston nj
University and also teacher at the o.
eland Power School Miss Davis cl
as graduated from Boston Univer-
~ Law School last June and is now
repairing for her bar examination. M
Dorothy Pierce. daughter Of Dr.. z.
ID Mrs Willard r. Pierce, OF Mil ~
I'd has just returned to Cedar Crest ~
,llege IN Allentown, Pa. after an
tended Christmas vacation. Miss
cree. member OF the sophomore ht
ass. Is maioring IN home economies vi
nrse. SHE IS active in the athletic nj
sociation, being a member Of the 10
skethall, yolleyhall and class hoe
y team. She also holds member
v % the home economics club. the an
Ideni government association. ana We
y " G. a. In
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05
CEDARS TO MEET
HERE JANUARY 10
toml.aesa irun vin, raas)

tcantlaeed from Pint pagel
ton of James Carey, assistant direc-
tor Of Georgetown win play q con-
cert of popular music during the
evening.
Many out Of town guests are ex-
pected a this meeting. including
some from Pennsylvania and Mary
land,
Plans for the rest Of the season
will Be discussed during the cere-
Usual refreshments wifi bring TO
a close this evening OF fun.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Miss Patsy Glfer was eight
years old on Tuesday. In cele-
bration, she invited her three
boon companions for dinner with
her The guests were Ruthie
Clements, Ruthie Kimmel and
Ethel Clements. Since these
girls were tiny tots, they have
been good friends. playing to-
gether, going to school together
and sharing their good times.
Should the friendship continue
to young womanhood. this quar-
tette will have big part in the
gay holiday season similar to
the one just passed. Happy
birthday. Patsy.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05
High School Assembly

The regular assembly Of the Jun
iOr-Senior High School was held on
Wednesday, January 3rd. at nine
o'clock, The program was as fol-
lows:
l. Hymn-Fairest Lord Jesus.
2. Bible reading. read by Frances
Pearson.
3. Lords Prayer.
4. Patriotic Song. Star-SpangIed
Banner.
5. Flag Salute-Led by Harold
Robinson.
6. Song, Auld-I.ang-S -Syne.
z. Song. Follow the Clean.
s. Song. Loves Old Sweet Song.
9. Song. Farewell 70 Thee.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05
ANN0UNcE KNGAGRMRNT

Mr. and Mrs Fred a. Grier. u.
Of Salisbury. Md. announce the en-
gagemehi OF their daughter. Miss
Mamie Gillis Grier. 70 Mr. Harris
James Rlggin. son Of George B. Rig
gin and the late Mrs. Riggln. oE Sai-
isburg
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05
LOCAL AND STATE

The Mite Society OF the First Pres
byterian Church viii meet Tuesday
afternoon, January 9. at 3 o'clock at
the church.
The Slaughter Neck Ladies' Aid
Will meet IN the basement of the
church on Tuesday evening. Janu-
ary 3. with Mrs Herschel Bennett as
hostess.
The department chairman, Cecilia
Potter Fagg Of the American Legion
Junior Activities, and a group OF
juniors visited the Milford Memorial
Hospital during the holidays and dis
trihuted gifts to all children in the
wards. Candy was presented to all
patients IN the hospital Greeting
cards were sent to many elderly vet
Grams and resid ents at Christmas
line. as q remembrance from this
lraneh Of the American Legion.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

On Saturday evening, Decem-
Der 30, Mr.. and MRS. Charles II.
Swain entertained al their home
on Sussex avenue in honor OF
their twenty-fifth wedding anni-
versafy About forty relatives
and friends were present. among
them Reverend and Mrs. NJ. r.
Hunsarford Of the Calvary
Methodist Church. The evening
was very pleasantly spent ii
playing games and singing. az
ter which refreshments were
served The gifts 10 the form 81
silver doilars were appropriate
end much appreciated.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

DR.. and Mrs. Joseph Benjamin
NAPLES, Of Georgetown. have is
sued Invitations for the mar
riage Of their daughter. Miss
Alice Josephine to Mr.. James
Hurd Hughes. 3rd. OF Dover,
which viii take place in Saint
Paul's Episcopal Church on
Thursday, January 25. at seven
thirty. A reception will follow
the ceremony in the Georgetown
New Century Club.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Postles Ham
mond and Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Burris were among the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Dorzbach. Of
Dover, who served a buffet sup
per to a large number of friends
at the Mapledale Country Club
on Sunday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Ida Draper left yesterday fer
visit q month with friends "a
New Eneland.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the
Milford Memorial Hospital win
entertain at the canlk Auditor
ium on Wednesday, January 10.
at three, honoring the new meme
bers Of the organization Il will
be musical and social hour fol-
lowing the regular monthly hus-
mess meeting
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Beginning with next Sunday.
the week following will be
known in Milford as Masonic
Week. The services in Avenue
Church on Sunday will mark the
beginning of a weeks activi-
ties in celebration of the one
hundred and twenty-fifth ami
versary of the founding of
Temple Lodge. No. 3. A. F. and
A. NJ. of Milford. The sermon
on that day will be delivered by
DR.. Frank Herson, who is past
grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge Of Delaware. Evergreen
Forest of Tall Cedars will have
its meeting on Wednesday eve
ming, January 10, and the grand
party of the week will be on
Friday, January 12. when a re-
ceptlon and banquet will be
given in Varney Auditorium to
the members wives, sweet
hearts and distinguished guests
from out of town. This will be a
grand occasion for local mem
bers, who are noted for perfec-
tion in entertainment.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

The Milford New Century Club
viii resume its meetings on
Monday. the day being business
and sociai Day on the calendar.
Mrs Joseph s. Mach. who gave
such a fine talk one month on
advertising and who entertained
with a monologue last month,
win begin her series Of talks
pertaining to the home. These
talks will only be given on BUS
iness and Social Days. The pres
ident, Mrs. Wilson S. vinyard,
has said that there a number Of
dues not YET paid. Monday
would be a good time to attend
to this and would be starting the
New Year right.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Mrs. /. Thomas Simpson. OF
Milford, announces the engage
ment Of her daughter. Miss
Marion Dunning Simpson. to
Mr.. Norman W. Moore. son Of
Mrs. c. L. Trader Of Lewes, and
the late MIR Joseph W. Moore.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

This month the Famous Am
ericans" stamps will begin to be
issued, the first OH January 90.
There are thirty-five in the SER
les and include authors, poets,
artists, educators, scientists,
composers and inventors. These
stamps will be interesting to
watch, for they are designed by
William A. Roach, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Roach Of East
Front street
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

The next concert in Dover will
be given on Friday evening, jan
uary 12, when the artists will be
the Gordon String Quartette.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Among those entertaining dur
ing the weekend were Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Jester, MI. and Mrs.
r. c. Barnard. Mr.. Edward NJ.
Davis and DR.. and Mrs. Walter
L. Grier. Many gathered friends
around them for the welcoming
of the New Year. The Christmas
holidays have been filed with
cordially, and people have en-
joyed being with friends for the
gayety and the festivities.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Interesting to Milford people
is the engagement Of Miss
Mamie ellis Grier, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A, Grier. Jr..
of Salisbury. and Mr. Harris
James Riggin. son of Mr.. George
B. Riggin, also Of Salisbury.
which was made by her parents
last week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05


Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt was hos
tess to two groups Of friends
over the weekend, entertaining
on Saturday and Sunday eve
nings. She received with her
house guests, Mrs. Richard
woodward, Of Philadelphia. Miss
Virginia Knox. Of Cedar Rapids.
Iowa. Miss Katherine Walsh, of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Ray
mond Smith. Assisting her
were Mrs. Anna v. Carlisle and
Mrs. John F. Gillespie on Satur-
day evening. Mrs. Frank Grier
and Mrs. Saunders NJ. Truitt
were her assistants on Sunday
evening Buffet supper was SER
we'd each evening. About forty
guests came each evening and
enjoyed the well known hospi-
tality which Mrs. Pratt dis
penses.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Mrs. NJ. v Adams. instidctress
Of nurses, gave a dinner party at
the Hotel Windsor in compli-
ment to the second year students
Of the Milford Memorial Hospital
training school recently, Those
present were the Misses shortall.
swartz. Townsend. Hairgrove,
johnson, Holden. coudright.
Bullock and Tatman. Mrs. Neal
Stevenson, assistant superinten-
dent Of nurses, was also a guest
at the dinner.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05
lRE YOu WRITIN.,c hi

1910? Looks queer.
IN doesn't it? And. habit
is a great thing, but it
only takes a few days
to acquire a new one, SO we take
our pen, pencil or typewriter in
hand and willfully write the new
number until the new habit be-
comes an old one. A white and
cold New Year was our por-
ton. with some rare skating.
which added to the gIadness of
the day. The CotiIlion Club
made merry until all hours.
Edward NJ Davis entertained
before the dance. having as
guests the officers and commit
tees and their wives and sweet
hearts for buffet supper at his
home "Sunnybrae." DR.. and
Mrs. James r. West entertained
at their home on South Walnut
street during intermission. The
music was excellent. being fur
nished by Floyd Mills and his
popular orchestra. So the New
Year was ushered gaily in. This
week many of the school set will
be leaving and the boys and girls
at home took up their studies on
Tuesday. Routine will once more
be restored and the old habits
will smoothly glide into take the
place Of temporary ones. A Hap
py 1910!
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper
were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Galloway at their
home in seaford on Friday eve
ming.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Miss Barbara Marshall and
Miss Jean Mulholland gave par
ties on the eve Of the New Year.
Barbara entertained on Monday
evening and Jean on Sunday.
The young folks had good times
at both gatherings.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

Membership. cards to the
Southern Delaware Concert
course are being mailed out this
week. The first concert will be
given on January II in Plaza
Theatre at $50 ana the artists
will be Charles Hackett, tenor,
and Ruth Breton. violinist. Mem
berships are interchangeable
with Easton and Cambridge as
far as space win permit. The
next concert at Cambridge will
be on January - when Cornelia
Otis Skinner viii be on the pro-
gram, in character sketches.
Memberships viii be available
until the evening OF January IA.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

A very delightful bridge party
was given by Ensign and Mrs.
J. Warren Sturni at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin b. Vim
yard on Eugenia avenue, Satur-
day evening. December 80. at
eight. The house, which was dec
GRATED in evergreens and red
candles for the occasion, provid-
ed a beautiful setting for the
guests who attended the affair.
Among those present were DR..
and Mrs. James Fl. Hallett, Miss
Myra Hallett. OF Wilmington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth East, of
Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Dill,
Of Magnolia, Mrs. Marian Kin
ard. of Harrington, DIR. and Mrs
Newell r. Washburn, Mr.. and
Mrs. George G. Russell, Mrs.
John S. HalIett, Harry vinyard,
Mr.. and Mrs, William e. Hallett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Haliett Vinyard,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Jacobs. Mrs.
Duanne Lynn, Mrs, Thomas JEFF
ferris, Mrs. James Macklin, Miss
Mabel Smith. and Mr.. and Mrs.
vinyard.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-05

A large number of folks from
town attended the Georgetown
dance on Thursday evening of
last week and reported a fine
time. Among those entertain
ing guests from here for re-
freshments were Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Burton. DR.. and Mrs.
G. M. Van valkenBurg, Houston
Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs. Julian
Townsend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19

Germans must land more thap. one or two divisions to succeed, and they must keep their invading troops continuously supplied regardless of winds waves.
 As for a persistent air offensive this, too, will depend partly upon continuity of attack if it is to be successful There will be many days throughout the winter when German bombers smash at British military targets; but there will also be many days when flying Britain will be impossible. Already ice is forming planes that go to high altitude. British fers bombing German oil centers have en- countered snow, and ice accumulated at few thou sand feet forcing descent to lower altitude German pilots vii be meeting the handicap, with the resultant delays favoring Britain.
 AS the British look ahead into murky future they cannot assume that the weather in the autumn or winter will be an ,mpregnabe defense wholly dependable ally. They know too much about the Magnot Line to comfort themselves with any such mental obsessons They simply know that the odds have risen in their favor in the past two months of delay and that the odds will rise still further when the bad weather begins winter campaign will bring new trials and dangers but anything be faced if British air power survives the weeks immediately ahead
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19
Traitors in Power
Cleveland Plain Dealer)


 Traitors occupy the seats of the mighty and patli- ots imprisoned enemies of the state. This is the tragedy of France as the Petan government, to please it's Naz masters and to find scapegoats for the treason of it's supporters arrests former General issimo Gamelin and former Premiers Daadier and Reynaud.
 These men who once ruled France are responsible for the according to the vichy regime Sometime they will be brought before the Supreme Court at Riom. tribunal which constituted solely to allo- cate the blame for Frances collapse An investigation of Frances history for the last 10 years is underway by the court It order the detention of any persons it desires as the inquiry progresses.
 This sorry busness-however much the impar tiaty of the Supreme Court may be emphaszed-is political move to divert attention from the real enemies of France. A government that contains a Pierre Laval and a Paul Baudoin cannot be termed pro-French. These men, among others dealt with the enemy and held back Frances defense effort. Now they condemn those who tried to France.
 Some day France will try the real traitors. That day is hastened Frenchmen come more and more to realize that Vchy is but the creature appendage of Berlin. The colonies in revolt. Marshal Wey gand is sent to Africa to prevent patriotism from show ing it's head there An Allied victory will restore the patriots to power.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compet"
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 20

Adverse aspects are dominant to- day which is particularly trying to men in high executive positions. Employees may be difficult to di- rect and labor troubles may be easl- ly precipitated.
 Heart and Home: Women are under a configuration that may en- courage self-centered ideas. In the home, members may easily irritate one another. Young folk may be in- spired by ambitions that cause an- xiety. Boys will seek adventure Military training will absorb ln- terest and aviation will gain many applicants for intensive instruction The stars presage marvellous attain ment among American fllers who will enjoy advantages through novel | inventions.
 Business Affairs: Conservative methods are recommended to Am erican men in important lines of manufacturing Merchants will have continued trade which gains good profits. In commercial readjust- ments there may be brief period that shows losses in leading exports, but the stars presage surprising prosperity despite apparent perlls to leading industries Mobilizing oi raw materials will be fortunate.
 National Issues: Friendly enemies within party lines may prove to be real enemies next month. As the national campaign advances the contest will appear more and more even. Party funds will be more avail able among Republicans than among Democrats, if the stars are rightly read. Women will prove their effi- ciency in campaign work, but Twill be expected to feel that they must be unselfish in donating service for which men are well paid.
 International Affairs: M exic continues under configuration Mat bodes peril to friendly relations with the United States Fifth column ac- tivities will gain power Before the end of a year some sort of an ul- timatum from Washington will be sent to the southern neighbof. In Southern California groups will work secretly for the advancement of subversive plans.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of some un- certainties and perplexities. Extra ordinary caution in love affairs as well as business connections is recommended
 Children born on this day prob ably will be sturdy in mind and body. Subjects of this sign will be persevering, prudent and success full but inclined toward extrava- gance and love of display.
 Copyright, 194O
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19
WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?

Yesterdays Washington Merry Go- Round column suggested that the anxiously awaited bad weather England would, far from hinderng the Naz attack actually facilitate it. Since the raiders are bombing ndiscriminately at this stage anyhow, the Merry -Go-Round authors say, they bomb just as easily from above the clouds where they will be safe from anti-aircraft and hidden English fight ing planes.
 Needless to say the approaching storms will have a profound effect. of kind another the pro- gress of the year ago, in of the severest winters Europe has known hostilities were al- most at sandstill
 Hitler waited for two months after the French equalization before launching his first intensive air assaults against Great Britain Whatever his reason for delay may have been (and be sure that he had a reason, for everything else he has done in the war) the British believe that he has given them priceless gift of time. If he had begun his air offensive in June and had followed it swiftly by invasion he might well have the war then and there, for the British had but untraned part y trained troops their island and had lost vast quantities of supplies weapons and airplanes in France
 Today Great Britain not only veritabe fort ress but her defenders know that only few days main before the equnoctial gales begin to whip the Channel before the rains and msts of autumn begin to shroud the island. Germany's change of tactics adding use of coastal gun fire the Channel to continued aerial bombing may reflect apprehension over approaching weather conditions well rec ognition of Britans recent success in air defense
 Every autumn traveller abroad knows the fury of the Channel and the North Sea in late September every one who has lived in England remembers the driving rains. the swift attenuation of and storm, the clammy grip of fogs from October and November the weather that makes an English winter something of purgatory. These poor conditions for an invasion, especially for invasion of thousands of troops and weapons transported in small boats The
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19
New Officer Arrives for
 Ladd Field
Fairbanks News-Minerl

tFalrbankS NeWS-Miner)
 Capt. John R. Copenhaver of the United States Medical Corps is the latest addition to the official staff at Fairbanks Ladd Field.
 Capt. Copenhaver took his place as flight surgeon for the air corps cold weather experiment station upon arrival from Anchorage aboard the B-10 bomber stationed at Elm endorf Field.
 Also aboard the bomber, flown here by Major Everett Davis, was Major Harry L. Vitzthun, newly as- signed signal officer for Elmendorf Field.
 Both Capt. Copenhaver and Major Vitzhun arrived in Alaska from previous posts in the deep south" aboard the transport Chirikof few days ago. The Ladd Field medical officer was transferred from Kelly Field, Texas, and the Signal Corps man was last stationed at Maxwell Field, Alabama
 Capt. Copenhaver found a staff of five men in his department al- ready in Fairbanks. They preceded the officer here by an earlier trans port.
 Major Vitzthun said he will handle Signal Corps work, outside of that now carried on through the Alaska Communications system of the Corps. This will include chiefly of- ficial army dispatches both to the States and inter-post. and local tele- phone or other communications setups.
 The major presumed man will be assigned to Ladd Field as signal officer. He was unable to state whether the appointee will be a Signal Corps or Air Corps men, There is possibility Major vitz-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19
LOOK and LEARN &sy c. GORDON

l. What largest Union smallest? 9 How average dream last? is or-caryng portion of the called?
 Which 
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 largest Delaware. smallest Texas Rhode are largest smallest states 9 According scientists about five seconds The iris tire l2 to 5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-19
A Bigger JOb-At No Pay
(Philadelphia Recordl

Our idea of genuine patriot is William s. Knud- sen, who has resigned president of General Motors to devote his entire energies to the nations defense program
 Knudsens salary at General Motors has been $303,400 annually His salary with Uncle Sam will be $000000-plus expenses
 In short Knudsen is sacrificing his source of in- come to give his services to his country True Knud sen is not poor He will continue to have ham and eggs for breakfast But what counts the spirit of this sacrifice-by man who has headed one of the biggest corporations in the whole country
 The nation needs Knudsens services President Roosevelt we understand, has come and more to depend upon Knudsens judgment and that of Ed ward Stettinius in organizing and carrying out the defense program even though the posts of both men are technically, advisory
 Knudsen always has been production man. He had little to do with the financial end of automobile making everything to do with the actual turning out of millions of He is precisely the man for his job with Uncle Sam. Millions will share our grat- ficaton that he is going to stay that job and see it through.