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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
County Agent Explains
Ever-Ready Granary

The Ever-Normal Granary is both
"a program and a philosophy" ex-
plains C. R. Snyder. Sussex county
agricultural agent, in commenting
on Secretary Of Agriculture Wal
lace's recent statement that because
Of the Ever-Normal GranaFy, I'VE
have plenty for our own people,
plenty for war relief, and plenty for
reserves. The Ever-Normal GranaTy
is full. The United States has abun-
dant supplies Of food and fiber and
can be of utmost ssrvics to q suffer-
ing world, in the face Of European
famine"
The Ever-Normal Granary is a
modern and practical adaptation Of
Josephs granary plan to store IN
fat years for use in lean years, with
the added advantage that both far
mers and consumers are protected
against extremes in price and sup
ply. Stocks Of wheat. corn, cotton
and other commodities stored on
farms, In elevators and in ware
houses throughout the nation under
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
Prizes Announced In annual
State BeaatifcatiOn Contest

awarded to John Olivero of the
Pleasant Hill station, south of 0des-
sa. Honorable mention in this di-
vision was given to H. H. Woodrow,
on the Rehoboth road south of Mil
ford, and to Byers station. north Of
the Bowers Beach cutoff.
"A great deal of general improve
ment Is noted this year" Mr. Spring
er said, "and many additional prop
erty owners on the highway are
showing their interest in the con-
test. There is still considerable
room for improvement, however"
Tnber Praised
Mr.. Springer commented that 1t
was more difficult this year than it
was last year to make a decision
on first place winners. He pointed
out that several of the honorable
mention winners were former prize
stations. William S. Taber. state
forester, was praised for his aid in
the contest by Mr.. Springer.
The purpose of the competition,
staged every year. is to eliminate
and unsafe signs along
the highways. A design for a model
market garden stand will be made
available to roadside stand owners
By the committee Ia the near fu-
lure.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

s. 194O Capt. Scott. was very inter.
esting, with a very good memory
mental powers active and alert
Early in the conversation it was
learned he had known and fre-
quently worked up and down the
bay IN former days with an uncle
of Mr.. Law, and this fact brought
about a quick acquaintanceship be-
tween the two. Upon leaving, each
one was hidden adieu with a hand
shake and a God Bless You"
Capt. Scott was born on a small
island south Of Chincoteague on May
s, 1888, and when he as a boy, moved
to Chineoteague with his parents,
the houses we're still made of logs.
At night their only source of light
came from some grease burned in
a clam shell or a "lightwOod knot"
burning in the fire place. and there
were no stoves on the island
On one occasion in boyhOOd days
young Ben was sent over on the
mainland with a few clans to do
some trading at a little store, and
was given some matches by the mer-
chant, instead of a few pennies that
were coming to him.
These were the first matches ever
carried on chineOteague Island, and
upon arriving home and showing his
father how they worked, the young
lad got a licking for wasting mon
ey. This last story was not related |
by Capt Scott to his guests on this
occasion, but 1t was learned through !
1thers, who have visited him on
previous occasions.
He did, however, say he served as
! soldier in the Civil War and that
he (pFobably with one exceptiOn)
vas the only surviving member of
he Loyal Eastern Virginia Volun-
eers, who served with the Union
Army during the Civil War
When told by one of the party they
lad In their possession his picture
AIKEN from a daily paper on his last
birthday, he made the remark,
Wasn't 1t a wonder it hadn't broke
he machine all to pieces"
The answer to this is the photo
'raphSc didn't do him justice, for
Then seen in person, he is younger
nd better looking than the picture.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
SELBYVMLE

DR.. Condor Of Pittsburgh, Pa, who
Is spending the summer at his cot
tage at Pittsburgh Beach, FenWick
Island. was among the visitors "a
Selbyville Church last Sunday NOR
ming, and very kindly accepted an
invitation from Rev. ThaWley to
preach here next Sunday morning,
August Is, at 1880 o'clock.
The Rev. Howard B. Warren, Phi.
D., pastor Of Embury Methodist
Church, Brooklyn, N. Y, and his
wife, Mrs. Mabel Warren, who are
VacatiOning at Fenwick Island, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Law and Miss Addie Furman of this
town, mOtored to Chincoteague. Va.
early ON Thursday morning for
days outing on the island.
They first went to the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. David Lewis and secured
the services of Mrs. Lewis as a pilot
and then DR.. Warren started a hunt
for his friend, Rev. Jerry Smith, of
New York, who is spending the sum-
mer on Chincoteague. but was in
formed by Mrs. Smith that his good
friend was over on the mainland for
the day. Hence, a little disappoint-
ment in the very beginning. but in
no way enough to spoil the trip
Next was complete tour of the is
land, after which all returned to the
Lewis home, where Mrs. Lewis and
her little granddaughter, Merna,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Jimmy
Jones, were guests Of the group at
q picnic lunch, and Mr.. Lewis came |
from work in time for a pleasant
little chat before the party left for
home.
Among the interesting features
.aken In on the tour was a visit to
he "0ld Dominion Club" now own
ID by a group from Miami, Florida,
md a view of the "North Wind" a
Ovely yacht docked there, one hun
ired feet long and said to have cost
me hundred thousand dollars.
The closing feature of the tour
vas visit TO the home of Capt. Ben
scott, who passed his 1O2nd birth
lay anniversary on Wednesday, May
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
HARRISON

Mrs. ]. o. Pase and daughter
Clemence and granddaughter
Alice, Jean and Virginia, Of Thomas
W. Va, have been the guests Of Mr.,
and Mrs. John H. Pase for the past
two weeks. They were entertained
at dinner in Stewards Park on Sun
day, August IL.
Mrs. Michael GroVerman and
daughter Carolyn, of Wilmington.
are spending some time with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Jarvis,
while Mr.. Groverman is taking part
In army maneuvers at GouvernoFs,
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley George, Of
Salisbury, spent the weekend with
Fred Parkhurst and family and Mrs
Edith Barker.
! Howard Campbell, of Wilmington,
Mrs. Elisha Campbell and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Palmer, Of Lewess were
visitors at our church Sunday NOR
ming. Visitors are always welcome.
Mrs. Nora Howard is spending
some time with Mrs. Esther Pretty
nan at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bowers, their
daughter and two sons, Of Penns
Grove. N. j., spent the weekend with
John Warrington and family.
Samuel Sockrider passed away at
his home at Gravel Hill Sunday
night after a long illness. Funeral
arrangements have not vt been
made at this writing
Charles Powers is in nervous
condition following an automobile
accident, Mr.. Powers has been In Ill
health for a long time.
Courtland Yeasey and family are
spending this week at Oak Orchard:
MRS. Jennie Veasey is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Kendall Warrington,
near Oak Orchard.
Rev. and Mrs. Robert G. Conner,
Miss Helen Conner and Rev. Harry
Conner, of Kenton, spent "a part of
the past week with Mr.. and Mrs. |
Robert Veasey.
The Ladies' Aid of ST. Johns |
Church will be entertained at the |
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. p Hudson |
this Thursday evening, August is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Koepple were
callers at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Powers, near Gravel Hill.
last Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Leon Ardist Of Will
mingtOn, were Wednesday visitors
Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. P. Hudson. Pro-
fessor LeCado, of Rehoboth, and Lau-
er Hughes, of Washington, were
their Saturday guests, and Mr. and
Mrs. James Wyatt, Of Wilmington,
called on Thursday.
Miss Florence Virden, Of Phila-
1elphia, has returned home after
spending her vacation with her par
snts, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Virden.
Mr.. and Mrs L. F. Mason, Mrs.
Estella Short and Mrs. J. p. George
we're among those who attended Del
narva Camp on Sunday afternoon
md evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Donovan. of
1edden, were entertained at dinner
asst Wednesday by Mr.. and Mrs.
robert Veasey. l
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpler were
Iosts to several friends from Phila- {
elphia over the weekend. &
Services next Sunday as follows: 9
iunday school at 10 and preaching
I IL. Everyone Is welcome.
Mrs. Kathryn L. Wiltbank of
spent the weekend t
Nth her parents, Mr. and Mrs \
larry H. Hamilton and brother VIII
am. 3
Miss Beautrix Savage Of Phila- 0
elphia, has been the guest OF Mrs. +
larry H. Hamilton this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

federal commodity loans are tangible
evidences Of the EVer-Normal Gran
ary.
The EVer-Normal Granary func-
tions through commodity loans,
crop insurance for wheat, acreage al
lotments, surplus removal opera
tions and similar means. II supplies
become burdensome, marketing quo
tas can be used to adjust market
ings.
In actual operation, the Ever
Normal Granary works like this:
Loans on crops stored under seal
make it possible for, farmers to re-
tain part of their crop in years Of
large production and low price, and
have it available for feeding or mar
keting in years Of poor crops or
when prices are more favorable.
1T was because we have the Ever
Normal GTanary, concluded Snyder,
"and because of present world con-
ditions that Secretary Wallace could
say: Useful in peace time, the Ever
Normal Granary is dOubly useful
today"
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
Land Use Planning Committee
Set-Up Named In Kent County

Along with the development Of q
coOrdinated land use and rural plan
ming project for Kent county, other
cbjectiyes Of this committee will be
to determine the problems which
affect agriculture and farm family
income, present practical solutions
for these problems through the uni
fed efforts of all agencies operating
within the county, and assist in di-
recting the agricultural work in the
county in order that definite and
proper action will be taken by all in
terested persons. Another meeting
of this committee will be held about
the middle of October, at which time
further consideration will be given
to these agricultural problems and
plans for group meetings Of rural
people during the fall and winter
months to discuss rural conditions.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By CHARLOTTE SPENCER
NHfrifiOSist for tie State Board
Of Health
0@S
CAN NOW FOR WINTER MEALS

Many families are now enjoying
the plentiful abundance of a garden
full Of vegetables. This same abun-
dance can be carried into the winter
/ IL shelves are well stocked with
home canned fruits and vegetables.
Select fresh, perfect fruits and
vegetables for canning. Your finish
ed product will not be any better
than the food with which you start.
The Extension Division Of the Uni
versity of Delaware suggests as a
slogan "One hour from garden to
can," which makes one realize just
how essential freshness is.
Do not use fruits or vegetables
which have any signs of decay. A
small amount Of decay may spoil
the whole batch.
If canned foods are to keep they
must have been heated to a snfR-
ciently high temperature to kill bac-
terra causing spoilage, and then new
bacteria must be prevented from en-
tering by a perfect alright seal.
The Extension Division Of the
University of Delaware recommends
that jars, rubbers, and lids be thor
cughly washed in hot soap suds and
then well scalded with boiling wa
ter. The inside Of the jars and lids
should not be touched again after
scalding. The rubbers should be dip
ped in boiling water just before they
are put on jars.
The simplest way to can tomatoes
and fruits is to place the jars Of
food in a bath Of hot water and
then process for the length Of time
recommended for that particular
fruit
Peas, corn, lima beans, and other
non acid vegetables are more difi-
cult to can. Bacteria may form
spores in these kinds Of vegetables
and these spores are very hard to
destroy. A pressure cooker is the
safest method Of processing such
vegetables. However, il a pressure
cooker is not available, with special |
care 1t is possible to process these !
vegetables in a hot water bath.
The Extension Division of the
University of Delaware has available /
instructions for canning fruits and |
vegetables with specific instruction
for each food.
The United States Department of
Agriculture has prepared a bulletin
Home Canning Of Fruits, Vege-
tables, and Meats This is Farm
ers' Bulletin 1859 and is free on
request.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
ADAMS x ROADS

Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Fountain
and MIR. and Mrs. Wilmer Wilson
spent several days last week at the
Worlds Fair in New York.
No services will be held at Bloom
cry until September l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Adams enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Lense and
daughter. Of Pennsylvania, at din
ner on Thursday. On Friday their
dinner guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Lense and children and Mr.. and Mrs.
Emory Williamson and two sons
Mrs. Maggie Adams and Mrs. Bill
Jones and daughter Joy Lee have
been spending two weeks at Ocean
City, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarenc Parker re-
Gently visited his brother VIII, who
is In the Easton Hospital.
James Willard and Donald Devoe.
Of Philadelphia, are spending some
time with their aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Fountain.
Mrs. Charles Fountain and son
Bobby visited her mother and other
relatives in Philadelphia last week
A.. "a
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
Co. fron YlEut PasN

AANNAAA-AAAAA
to Mrs. Schmid. Two farms getting
hoqorable mention in this division
were those owned by J. A. Frear and
Sons. ON the road between Camden
and Magnolia. and Frances Kitchens,
on the Rehoboth road near the Mil
ton cutoff.
William Tomlinson, Jr., owner OF
the Willing Brook Orchards" lO-
Gated north OF Dover on the north
bound lane, was given first prize for
the best roadside stand. This prize
was also $25 and an American tlag
and standard.
Commenting on this stand, Mr..
Springer said that In design and
planning the grounds were excep-
tional. It is a new establishment.
he said, and although shrubbery is
not yet full grown, the effort is Wis
lble. Roadside stands owned by L.
H. Webb and Son, south of the Bow
ers Beach cutoff, and by Benjamin
at the junction Of the
Dover and Magnolia cutoff, were
given honorable mention.
Best Gas Station
First prize for the best appear
Ing gasoline station, in a similar
amount as the two before, was
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
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post, and President PriciIla Lank Of
the Ladies' Auxiliary, were in direct
charge OF the committee on arrange
ments, that was headed by Major
James w. Cannon, assisted by A. d.
Lank, vice commander Of the post.
Past Commander William Elias0n,
OF the Department Of Delaware, v. f..
w., and Senior Vice president Clara
Bradley, OF the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
Delaware. we're among the guests.
Others attending were: Command
er Edward Little and Mrs. Little,
Miss Dorothy Holzer and Irwin Lit
tie Of Little Creek; Miss Jean Little
Of Wildwood, N. j.; Vice Commander
A. d. Lank, President Pricilla Lank,
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Lank and Miss
Dorothy Warren of Frederica; viii
liam A. Shields and Mrs. Shields,
Jean and Walter Shields Of ches-
void.
Herman and Mrs. Longfellow Of
Harrington, accompanied by Miss
Shirley Webster and Nanard Web
ster Of Baltimore; Ira and Mrs.
limbaugh Of Doyer; Past Com
fnander Clarence and Mrs. Bradley
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
MAGNOLIA

The marriage of Miss Lillian Fran
ces Ingram. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. c. Ingram and William Daw-
son, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. o. Daw-
son. of Camden, took place at Mag
nOlia Methodist Church on Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. l..
BeckWith performed the ceremony
Rev. R. e. Green sang Il Love You
Truly" and 20 Promise Me-" and
Mrs. Green played the wedding
march.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore marQui-
sette over white satin with full
length veil and carried a bouquet of
white rose buds and baby breath
Miss Sara Ingram, sister OF the
bride. was maid Of honor and wore
marquisette over pink taffeta
The bridesmaids were Mrs. Homer
Jones, Mrs. Delbert Carly, Mrs.
Charles Maloney and Mrs. Elbert
Saunders, two Of whom wore pink
and two aqua.
The attendants all wore halOes
and carried nOsegays Of mixed flOw-
ers in pastel shades.
AMC gAAAG AngNucI NOIE BIlCh- ]
dust lace and the bridegroom's mo-
ther wore wine lace each with gar
denia corsages.
Demerest Dawson, brother of the
groom. was best man and the ush-
ers were Messrs. Homer Jones, Del
bert Carly, Ebert Saunders and
Warren Porter.
A reception was held in the school
auditorium, which was artistically
decorated with cut flowers and ivy.
The brides travelling dress was
beige crepe with white accessories.
After a wedding trip north the new
ly-weds will be at home in Camden.
Miss Allene Courtney Of Magnolia
was chosen Miss Dover" at the
beauty contest held at the Capitol
on Thursday evening. Miss
Courtney received many prizes. She
will compete at the Delaware finals
at Black Cat at an early date.
Mrs. Belle Speal of Philadelphia
spent several days last week with ,
her niece, Mrs Arlie Jackson and
Mr.. Jackson. On Saturday they were j
all entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Ar !
lingtOn Jackson Of Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Taylor were
guests on Tuesday of Rev and Msr. \
E. c. Hallman at their summer cot i
tage at Ocean City, Md.
Miss Betty Taylor has been spend i
ing two weeks with her sister and !
brother-in-laW, Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Donovan, OF Wilmington.
Mrs. Kate Gourley, age 73 years,
passed away at her home on Tues \
lay morning of last week after an I
illness of a week, her death being 1
he result Of a stroke. Funeral SER
fices were held on Thursday after r
loon, conducted by Rev. W. L. Beck !,
With, with interment at Barratt's \
chapel. Bearers were Dawson Min 4
Ter. James McIlvaine, Harry Steen- :
,urg, C. w. Johnson. w. C. Paradee
md P. S. Collins. Survivors are one n
on, Harvey Gourley. and three 4
Mrs. Grover Bostic, :
Toy and Joe Gourley. +
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
ROxANA

Rev. John Edw. Jones united in
marriage Miss Mary A. Jones and
William A. Johnson Of Wilmington
on Saturday at the Methodist par
sonage here. Miss Jones is the aunt
Of Rev. Jones.
Mrs. Helen Murray Thomas and
daughter. Carolyn, Of YedeIia, Ca,
has returned home after spending
two weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Murray, near town.
Rev. and Mrs. j. 3. Jones and
son were dinner guests on Monday
Of last week at the parsonage with
Rev. and Mrs. Bennett at Dagsboro.
Mrs. Jennie Morris Of Texas, is
visiting relatives here. Her husband,
Sherman, just recently passed away
at their home down south.
Mrs. Florence Bunting started
work in the ONCE Of Hickman and
Lynch feed store at BishopVille. Nd,
last Monday.
Sympathy Ia extended to, the rel
atives and friends Of Philip West OF
Millyille. who passed away Sunday
morning.
II you have lot 10 Roxana ceme-
terry, the COMMITTEES would appre-
ciate It II you have not cleaned It,
70 see that IL Is cleaned.
Ebe Jones has rented the farm
Of Ira Eashum on the Roxana-S -Selby-
Vile road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Hickman and
two sons of lower ST. Martins were /
dinner guests last Sunday OF Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Hickman at their
trailer "Rita's Rambler. /" at Fenwick
Island.
William Bennett is adding Inn
provements TO his house.
Mrs. Grace Nelson accompanied
Miss Hilda Bennett Of Wilmington
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Howard BEN
lett this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16
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ma; Isaac Thomas, Marydel; Emil
Kielbasa, Milford; Mrs. H. Clifford
Clark, Kenton; Mrs. Virgil Frazier,
FELTON,; Mrs. Jennie R. Short, Mil
ford. and Mrs. Earle d. Wiley,
Dover.
At the second meeting OF this
committee, which was held in the
legislative building in Dover on the
evening OF August z, permanent
organization was formed with Isaac
Thomas, chairman; Mrs. Virgil Fra
zier, vice-chairman; Russell E. Will
son, executive secretary, and Miss
Hazel H. Darrell, assistant executive
secretary. Clarence E. Jester and
Mrs. H. Clifford Clark we're selected
to represent the county committee
on the state land use planning com
mittee.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

Harry Warren and MIR. and Mrs.
George Quillen and James Williams
Of Clarksville; Rev. and Mrs. b. L.
Bennett and little daughter Joyce,
Mr. aud AIRS. Vangie Lynch and
daughters, Hilda, Charlotte and
Glenna Mae. and Miss Mary White
of Dagsboro; Mr.. and Mrs. L. W.
Bennett, Mira. Clinton Evans and
daughter Naomi and Mr.. and Mra.
R. G. Steele OF MillviIIe.
Roger Evans, son OF Capt and
Mrs. Clinton Evans returned to bis
position in Camden, N. T.. on Sat
urday after a week at their summer
home here, suffering from an infec~
ton of the hand.
Mr. and Mrs Virgil McCabe euter-
tained over the weekend Capt and
Mrs Reuben Daisey and other
friends from Philadelphia.
Swat tie ilx earlyl
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

AND 1T you WANT to know what
your home town can do for you,
read every one Of the newspaper
advertisements to see what oppor-
tunities 1t .is offering you.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

A PENNY SAVED is said to be a
penny earned. So dollar saved to
your home town by spending your
none vat home. is a dollar added to
the resources and prosperity Of the
town.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

Labor Day next hVIiaayl
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-16

First prize for the best appear
ing gasoline station, in a similar
amount as the two before, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-05
BOMBERS TOPLAY
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Coach .'Red" McIlroy's fast step- ping Bombers heat the New Brit tain Boys club Saturday night in a thrilling game. The New Britain boys gave the Waterburians a little trouble in the first half which ended up at half time, Bombers IA, New Britain IA. It was thrilling game for three quarters, ther the Bombers turned on the steam in the closing quarter to throw up 5 baskets while the New Britain boys threw up only 2. The score at the close of the game was Bombers 30, New Britain 9, to make 1t the Bombers' 18th win in 28 starts. "Ace" Karpavich, Tiger Korowlotny and Red" Radke stood out for the Bombers. &
 Wednesday night the bombers will meet the newly organized Gulf Pride team made up of former high school players and who will give the Club bers some real competition. The game will be played at the Leaven- worth high school gym: at 2 and a large crowd is expected.
 All members are asked to be at the meeting tonight at the Boys club at 6:30. If any team wishes to play the Bombers, write to E.. Red Radke, g Hill St., or dial 3-4452 between 6 and ' o'clock any day ex- cept Saturday or Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-05
BULLDOGS DOWN
 MERIDEN TIGERS
DameliO Scores "A Points in 49-37 Victory Play
 Again Tonight

The South End Bulldogs handed the Meriden North A. c. their sixth defeat Saturday, 49 to 37. The South Enders flashed a strong last period attack while they held the North NEnders well in check at the Boys Club Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. The winners now boast a record of fourteen victories against four defeats.
 Bulldogs Play Tonight
 The South Finders will be engaged in a Boys Club Intermediate League Game tonight. Among those who will be seen in the Bulldoggers line- up will be Alphonse Schiavone, Sam my Procopion, Captain Gerald Caul- field, Jackie Ermida, Jimmy Poison and Al Stance. Those players are asked to report at the Boys Club at 6:3O.
 Conn. oil Game Postponed
 The. game between the Bulldogs and Conn. Oil was pontponed be- cause Mgr. Rookie of the Service men had great difficulty in lining up his men. However Mgr. Rookie has assured Procopion that both teams will meet before the season comes to a close.
 The box score: