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Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02
LINCOLN

Mrs. Elizabeth Shockley. age rs
years, passed away at the, home OF
her niece, Mrs. Lille Warrington,
Friday afternoon, January 26. En-
neral services were held from the
funeral home OF Joseph S. LOaand
in Milford on Monday at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Frank Herson.
Interment made in Odd Fellows GEM
letery. Milford.
Mrs. Albert Carter who has been
a patient at the Milford Memorial
Hospital, has returned home with
conditions improved.
4 Mr. and Mrs Delbert Mills enter
tanned at dinner on Sunday IN honor
OF the birthdays of Mrs. Mills par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. r. J. Marker The
guests were Mr. and Mrs H. l.. IlOl-
den and daughter Doris OF Philadel-
phia.
Miss Ethel Mae Warren of Bea-
spent the weekend with her par
enis. MIR. and Mrs. George H. War
ren.
Frank Donovan who is studying at
Dickinson College. Carlisle. Pa. I'm
derwent an operation for appendi-
citis ON Thursday OF last week. His
condition is good al this writing.
Miss Elsie LOckerman and James
Warren of Smyrna were guests Of
the Misses Grace. Dorothy and Stella
Mae Warren on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs William Rust had as
guests for dinner on Sunday. Mir and
Mrs. Thomas Founders. Air. aud
Mrs. Paul FiOnnaers and Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Rust aud daughter OF
Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Roberts of Mid
dletOwn were guests OF his brother
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs Ora Roberts !
on Monday.
Funeral services for Mrs Della |
LeCOmpte who passed away at the +,
home of her daughter. Mrs. Mildred |
Selby of Camden. N. j.. on Sunday. |
January 81. were held at the home /
OF her son, John LeCompte. on
Thursday of last week al o'clock.
conducted by Rev. Melvin Wheatley.
Interment was made in the Lincoln
Mrs. l.eCOmpte is survived by two
Mrs. Lola Brewster and
Mrs Mildred Selby OF Camden. N. j.,
and son, John LecOmpte. of this
town.
MIR and Mrs. Fred Harder and
sons. Frank and Irwin. visited
friends in Laurel on Sunday
B. ID. Carpenter Is being confined
70 his room on account of illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard johnson and
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coverdale of FL
endale attended the showing OF the
notion picture sGOne With the
Wind in Wilmington on Saturday.
Mrs. Delhert Mills and son Del
,ert. Jr.. r. J, Marker aud Miss Car
'lyn Marker. are spending the week
With relatives IN Philadelphia
Due TO snow conditions. the COW
red dish supper scheduled for We'd
lesday evening. January 81. .,has been
iOstnOned for next Wednesday eve
ling, February z. at 6 O'Clock
Rev. and Mrs Wheatley attended
ministerial conference in Wilming-
on on Monday.
Services for Sunday. February 4:
Lincoln; Church school II a. m.
,pwOrth League 1880 p. m. Miss
,leanof Morris, leader. Evening SER
ION at o'clock, Deserving to be
allied Dependable"
Slaughter Neck. Church school 10
m. Morning worahip II a. m. A.
his service DR. Walter A. IIearn.
lover District Superintendent OF the
Iethodist Church. will be with us to
oliver the sermon.
Cedar Neck: Church school p.
j. Afternoon Worship , O'Clock.
iek for several days. is slowly i'm
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02
Kent County Fruit Growers
To Meet 1T Camden FEB. g

conference by George L. Schuster.
director Of extenaion, DR.. X. J. Ka-
dow. plant pathologist, DR.. L. A.
Stearns. entomologist. and f. W.
IGreVe, research horticultural, who
viii be available to answer many of
these questions.
As this will be the first time a
fruit growers meeting of this kind
has ever been planned for Kent
county. those who have charge Of
arrangements are desirous that the
growers respond with their attend
ance and questions If this type OF
meeting shonld meet with the apa
proval of the fruit growers in Kent
county. il will be made an annual
affair as a general clearing house
for the many different problems in
the field Of horticulture.
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Instead of the usual type of meet
Ing at which addresses are given on
specific Gubjects, this meeting will
be in the nature OF a round-table
conference at which each fruit grow
er will be given the opportunity TO
take part in the discussion. The
meeting will start with a supper at
6 o'clock which will be served by the
ladies' Of Fruitland Grange AT a nom
inal price per plate. and all reser-
vations should be made not later
than Monday. February s. TO either
Mrs. &. Edgar Cox. Wyoming. chair
man OF The supper committee. A.
Bailey Thomas. Camden, or The COM
~ extension office In Dover
The University Of Delaware will
be represented at this round-table
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02
MAGNOLIA

MIR. and Mrs. F. L. Taylor and
daughter, MIR. J. Z. Speake and
daughter June of Philadelphia, were
guests on Sunday Of Mrs. George
Charshee and her daughter. Mrs.
Blanche Speake. who is staying with
her mother.
DR.. and Mrs. Franklin Wharton
and children Of Centreville. Md. were
guests on Sunday of his mother.
Mrs. J. B. Wharton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milliard Jackson of
Wilmington were guests on Sunday
Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. p.
Jackson.
Martin Wilcutts and Miss Irene
Baker OF Wyoming went to Whining
ton on Saturday to see a popular
moving picture.
Miss Doris McIlvaine OF University
OF Delaware spent last week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Nell
Vaine.
MIss Maude Schwartz. student
nurse of Milford Memorial Hospital.
spent Sunday with her mother. Mrs.
Elizabeth Schwartz.
MIS- OOla DutAcy VI AlaINAAbtuh
was a guest on Sunday evening OF
Mrs. Edna Davis and Mrs. Kathryn
Knight.
The Ladies Aid will meet next
week, February 5. with Mrs. Margar-
et Marvel in the evening at 1880.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union viii meet on Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Flora Abbott.
Rev. w. u. Beekwith has finished
his course this week at Washington
College. Chestertown. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Hammond and
son Of Greenwood visited ON Sunday
his mother. Mrs. Hammond. and his
sister. Mrs. Charles Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Bostic OF
Dover were guests on Sunday Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey. Gour-
ley.
Mr. and Mrs William Davis OF
Felton. were guests on Sunday OF MIR.
and Mrs. Norris Sherwood.
Skating is very popular sport this
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toonIlnusd non Plrs. PassJ

inside air pressure and sucks ex.
haust gases through 6o0rb0ards.
3. On slippery surfaces. keen
speed down and the car in gear.
Avoid situations requiring quick
stops and sudden changes IN dlrec-
tion.
4. Speeds on ice should not exceed
l5 to 25 miles per hour with abra-
aives on the ice or with tire chains.
Chains or abrasIves provide safety
factor that is inadequate NJ higher
speeds. Without them, speeds lower
than 10 10 20 miles per hour are
necessary. On turns and curves
speeds with or without chains must
he reduced.
5. The common practices OF low
ering tire pressure or OF Increasing
the load give only slightly greater
traction and are not recommended
for all around safety NOn-skid tread
tires are helpful on wet pavement
ana 10 a certain extent on snow, but
they give no more antisskid prOtec-
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02
FREDERICK

One Of our highly respected and
Oldest citizens, Asa C. Rogers, pass
ed away on Saturday afternoon, fol-
lowing a stroke of paralysis ON Fri
day afternoon.
Mr. Rogers was also stricken
eight ysars ago and never fully re-
covered He lost his speech and abil-
lily 10 walk and had been confined to
wheel chair ever since. During
these years hrs wife has been his
/ constant companion ministering 70
every need with the fidelity and ten
der sympathy that merits our high
est praiae.
Mr.. Rogers had a cheerful dispo-
sition and was brave in the face OF
the trying circumstances OF his af-
Fiction and awaited the call Of God
with a calm trust He cherished a
cordial, good will toward every one.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at the Rogers
Funeral Home Rev. E. s. Gault off,
ciated at the services.
Mr. Rogers was about 81 years OF
age and is survived by his wife, Su-
san Frazier Rogers and two sons BY
his first wife, Lawrence Rogers OF
Bloomfield, n j., and Asa Clark
Rogers OF Port Chester, Conn. In
terment was made in Barratt's GEM
eteTy.
Mrs. Herman Holsten OF Milford,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester
Gottorf.
Miss Sara Burt Gray was absent
from her school last week for sew
eral days on account OF a severe
cold She was at the home Of her
brother-in-law and sister, DR.. and
Mrs. Robert Hazard. in Whining
ton
Mrs Walstrom and daughter. AliBs
Elizabeth WalaiteIA, eateft8iEsd At
supper last Friday. Mrs. A. B. Haf-
rington and Or. o. ". Warming ham.
associate director Of the American
Youth Foundation OF Boston. Mass.
DR.. Warrington was the guest OF Mr.
and Mrs. David H. Green on several
occasions during his stay here
while visiting schools and addreas-
ing Rotary Clubs.
to the Tuesday Bridge Club this
week
Owing 10 the snowbound condi-
tions of lanes and highways our
school was closed on Wednesday and
Thursday of last week.
Principal David NJ Green and
Mrs. A. B. Harrington, the second
grade teacher, enrolled with DR.. Il
Hopkins Teachers College
at Columbia University last Thurs
day night at Browns Vocational
High School, Wilmington. for the
second senester's work, Habits and
SkiIls."
Principal Ralph McIlvaine OF the
school and Mrs. Hazel Roe
Df Caesar Rodney school accompany
Them on the trip each week.
Mrs. Marion z. Keyes and Miss
Mildred Wheeler. the seventh and
fourth grade teachers, complete the
irst course in Advanced Psychoi-
1gy" this week.
Mrs. David NJ. Green. Mrs. Mabel
LangreH and Mrs. Julia Camper
will entertain the Ladies' Aid So
,iety in Triuity Church on Friday
.vensng, February 2.
Miss Elizabeth .Walstr0n enter
aimed the Tuesday Bridge Club this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vinyard OF
iurnmit spent several days last
week with MIR. Vinyard's parents.
ir. and Mrs. Herman Vinyard. They
EFT thia week. accompanied BY Mrs.
William Boldly Of Rehoboth, for
'lorida
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert DOdd and
on Watson OF Caldwell, n j.. spent
he weekend with Mrs. L W. Belts
nd her granddaughter, Sylvia Dodd
10th have been III for the past week
iith colds
Miss Mary Kate Gray Of the Uni
ersity OF Delaware. spent the week
nd with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
a. Gray.
&. .,tan r,attowebtr nae s.iri hs
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02
Asbury Methodist Church Of Har.
rlngtOn-RObert E. Green,
Minister


Church School 9:45 A. NJ. Uric
Morris. general superintendent.
Helpful Bible Study for each de-
partment. Glasses for every age. We
invite you to study with us.
Morning worship service OF wor-
ship II o'clock. Vested senior choir
will sing anthem.
Sermon by minister.
Junior Epworth League, Collins
Educational Building $50 P. nj. Miss
Oda Baker. superintendent,
Youth Service, Christ Chapel OF
Church $50 P. nj. Miss Charlotte
Ann Adams will conduct the devo-
tionals.
Evening service 1880 P. NJ. 20
members Of vested junior choir will
sing anthem directed BY Mr.. Paul
Hawk.
Sermon BY minister.
Beautiful professional and recess
sionaI.
This is none other than the
House Of God. it is the House OF
Prayer. We welcome yon to attend
these services.
Monday evening, 1880 O'Clock
Church School Board meeting. Mr..
Uric Morris presiding.
Monday, s:I5 P. Official Board
meeting.
Tuesday. 1880 p. NJ. Ladies' Aid
meeting, Collins building. Mrs. Jas.
Cahall presiding.
Wednesday. Feb. Z, from 3 to p.
NJ, in the Collins Educati0aal bnild.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02
HARRINGTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Longfellow
I celebrated their 10th wedding ami
versary this week when a few
friends and neighbors dropped in TO
extend congratulations. They re-
ceived several beautiful gifts The
guests included, MFR. and Mrs. Ralph
Tatman, James Tatman. Miss Myrtle
Tatman. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jewell.
MIR. and Mrs. Raymond Dean and son.
MIR. and Mrs W. r. Bullock. Mrs.
Gardie. Mr. and Mrs George Smith,
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Noble. Miss
Violet Noble. Mr. and Mrs Anstine
Stafford.
Members Of the entertainment
committee of the Kent G. Sussex
Fair Association visited Reading
this week to select the vaudeville
acts for the coming fair. The party
included State Senator Earl Sylves-
ter. Warren 4. Moore, Harry Quillen,
Ernest Raughley. A. B. Parsons, Paul
Adams, Bridgeville; Harold Schabin-
ger, FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs Michael Yenik, re-
siding near this town, celebrated
their 9th wedding anniversary dur
ing the past week. A very enjoyable
evening was spent when a few
friends called to wish them many
more years of happiness. Refresh
ments were served.
Miss Ruth Raughley is spending a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Raughley. Misses Ruth
Byram and f. Jane Lumley, stu
dents at the University of Delaware,
are guests of Miss Raughley.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blessing re-
Gently entertained a number Of
friends.
Paul Trader and Elmer Harring-
ton. students at the University OF
Delaware. are spending a few days
with their respective parents.
A chimney fire at the home Of
Byron Mcknatt on Sunday after
noon last might have proved serious
had the fire broken out during the
night The local fire company was
called to extinguish the IRE and dis
covered some laths near the chimney
oil fire. These were quickly extin-
guished without damage.
Philip Decktor of the University
of Delaware. has been the gnest OF
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham
Decktor. for \ few days.
Miss Janet Tharp OF Wilmington
spent the weekend with her mother.
Mrs. Nora Tharp.
Mrs. Elijah Harrington spent a
part of the past week with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Shuts, at
FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Welch Of Lau-
rel were guests of Mrs. Agnes Weleh
On Sunday.
Harry Quillen of the University OF
Delaware. has been the guest OF his
parents. MIR. and Mrs. Harry CULLEN.
during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins re-
Gently entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
W. Toppin of RehobOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Riley enter
aimed Miss Violet Shipley Of BaIti-
more over the weekend.
Mrs. Marie L. Jones is spending
icme time with her daughter, Mr..
Ind Mrs. Chester HOllenbaclI, in New
York City.
The Harrington firemen are all set
o entertain the ladies who are men,
lers OF the auxiliary. on Thursday
,yening. Under the direction OF BEN
amin W. Emory. chief chef. the fire. {
men will do the kitchen and dining :
ioom service at the banquet 10 be l
erved the ladies. Following the !
lanquet a social evening will be en- !
Dyed by the auxiliary and lremen.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02

sick for several days. is slowly i'm
proving.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Al
verda Wootten on Friday night.
Qnite a few were present in spite Of
the bad weather.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02

ing, Lenten Fellowship Tea wiz Be
held BY the Friendship Group Of ths
church. Mrs. Lorenzo Jones. general
chairman; Mrs. Fred Wilson, chair
man Of program; Mrs WIN. w.
Sharp, chairman Of literature and ar
ticles Of religious interest including
religious art Articles for hira.
Sharp's display are requested 10 Be
brought to the church Wednesday
morning. A welcome Is extended 70
al who desire to attend no a8-
mission.
Thursday. 800 P. M. lnness
Junior League.
Thursday, 200 p N. Junior cholf
rehearsal.
Thursday. 500 p. M. ssnsaf oif
rehearsal.
Friday. so b. Prayer asfvses
conducted ID ckrist Chapel. sbscINi
Iuusic given during the asrVee
Fourth quarterly conference ea
Thursday. February q. 1z8
pF hearn presiding.
st. siephsH'g Chure
8afFlAgt0ns DeA
Tnafaa4g Kenuafv
Services 4sa9 eNa SO
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-02

Skating is very popular sport this
winterl
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St. SiephaHsg Char ni
MNfHInElan. Del
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Offensive Succeeding,
| Chinese Declare

By the Associated Press.
HONG KONG, Oct. 25.-Three
Chinese columns in an offensive
started yesterday against Manning,
Japanese-held capital of Kwangsi
Province, were reported today by
the Central News (Chinese) Agency
to have retaken several points in
bitter fighting.
Central News said the Japanese
were using tanks and warplanes
in an attempt to check the on
slaught.
Intensified fighting on other
fronts also were reported with the
Chinese taking the initiative.
A Chinese Army spokesman de-
clared that the Japanese general
offensive on the eastern front had
failed miserably," with the Japa-
nese suffering more than 10000
casualties since the drive began
fortnight ago. He said fighting
occurred in the provinces of Che
kiang, Anhwei and Kiangsu.
Chinese Claims Denied.
SHANGHAI, Oct. Is R.-Deny-
ing Chinese victory claims in a
three-c column drive toward Nam
ming, japanese Army spokesman
declared today that Japanese op-
erations October 2-21 have been
completely successful.
Evening star., 1940-10-25
DpathB
STOKES. MARY b. q

STOKES Macy DspaTtsa this Hts
sToKEs devoted 1d0SHI Sister Of pors seoHes
Also other relatives and friends survive
Remains resting at the funeral home OF
John n Rhnes a G9 Fpioa1 rd fpd Eys sts a
the residence of her sister, 1907 Ontario
I'd. nv. where funeral will be held satur-
eon e5y ost2ner memeTlai S Ct
STEVENS, LOUIS M. Suddenly. on
STEVENS; beloved brother of Robert H.
Stevens of Philadelphla. Pa:
4th st. and Mass, ave ne. where services
Wi, + be hsd on SATURDAY. 0ctober 20 at
terment Ivy Hill Cemetery. Alexandria. Va.
vOLLAND. CHARLES DAVID. On Thurs
dsg sg Mo0Sne q 1870 At BIS bsnfS
volland and father Of Mrs Minnie Miles,
Efward 9 volland and Hilda E: Scott.
sau4day ocToSs s. his late pm esdenfs Res
tlyeS and friends invited. lnterment
Glenwood Cemetery
WHITAKER. LILA. Departed this life
In linger Hospital, LILA WHITAKER loving
mother of Oden Whitaker, devoted daush-
ter OF Savannah Whitaker. She also is
relatives and many friends Remains rest,
ing at the John T. Rhlnes & Co. funeral
chapel. }rd and Eye stS. s.w.
Notice of funeral later.
WILLIAMS. JOHN B. On Wednesday.
October ~. 1910, JOHN B. WILLIAMS of
2S19 Elvans I'd. Sc, devoted husband of
Flora Williams and father of John L.
Williams, Jr. He also is survived by one
brother other relatives and friends. Re-
mains NAV be viewed at the Malvan &
Schev funeral home N J. ave. and r
st. NV.
Funeral from Twelfth Street Christian
Church. Saturday. october 20. at 2:3O
p m. Rev j. F. Whitfield officiating.
WOODVOIrSF TuJIE IN Thurcdav
October -. 1910. TILLIE WOoDHOUSE'
beloved mother of Mrs. Alice Loarie and
Edward and Frank Lester
Funeral services at Chambers funeral
home, 5l7 llth st. Sc. on Saturday Oc-
tober % al $50 am. Mass at Holy
Comforter Church at m. Relatives and
friends invited Interment Cedar Hill
Cemetery. 35
WOODLAND. EDWARD. On Thursday,
october "a. 1870. al Freedmens Hospital.
EDWARD WOODLAND
Pemains Will be taken to Charlotte Hall.
Md, for funeral and interment. Arrange
ments by Thomas Frazier Co.
Evening star., 1940-10-25
In Mrn1nrtant

BERKELEY. WILLIAM A. A tribute Of
devoted memory to my son. WILLIAM A.
BERKELEY. who passed into eternal rest
MOTHER. MRS. NErT1E SKINNER. {.
BOHLAYER. SARAH c. In loving re-
membrance Of my dear mother. SARAH c.
ago today. october 25 1888.
was sitting at your bedside
And saw your life depart;
And when knew you had gone
II almost broke my heart.
Two years have passed, dear grandmother.
But my hesTs s,Isrf is iust the the fsms fsT.n
At the mention Of thy name.
EUNA MAE AND GEORGE.
HARRISON CHARLES RANDOLPH. In
LH Sons mfRfIs ny Of soR dhAEohs B A
who passed away one year ago today. Oc-
tober 25, 1889.
Gone and forgotten by some you may be.
Bu' dear to nv memory you ever will be.
'1ore and more each day miss you.
Fr.ends may think the wound is healed;
! Blu they little know the sorrow
1That lies ylhp my heaIt e9neeajsd 1s6N
beloved friend LEROY JACKSON. who de-
parted this life SIX years ago today Ccto.
Der %, 1894. BERTHA c. THOMAS.
SHORTER. ALICE VICTORIA. A tribute
beloved sister ALICE VICTORIA SHORTER.
| who entered the haven of rest three years
| ago today october 25, 1897.
THE END OF THE ROAD-AND YOU.
| Wtat if the load be hard to bear
And weary the way and far?
I have dream that is wondrous fair.
| A hope like shining star.
After the dark of the night is fed,
In, the dawn Of the day that's new.
will see through the glow of the path
ahead
The end of the road-and you.
The end of the road. and rest at last.
And happiness past compare.
Tre peace of the dawn about you cast.
The gold of the sun in your hair.
A haven Of hope for loves abode.
| Roses and birds and dew
| This is nv heaven-the end Of the road
The end of the road-and you.
! YOUR LOVING SISTER AND BROTHER.
MARY E. AND CHARLES.
Evening star., 1940-10-25
McAIpin Reinstoted
At Employment Center

Harry s. McAlpin, dismissed In
July with an unsatisfactory" rating
from his post as supervising inter-
viewer at the District Employment
Center, was ordered reinstated tenn
porarily yesterday by Federal Secur-
ity Administrator Paul v. McNutt
pending personal review of the
case.
Mr.. McAlpin's dismissal was
protested by the Washington Urban
League, the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
the National Negro Congress, the
Interdenominational Ministers AL
Evening star., 1940-10-25
DpathB

HAMPSON, S. AUGUSTA. On October
"a 1910, at Indianola, Iowa, s. AUGUSTA
HAMPSON widow of Col. j. A. P. Hampson
and sister.in-law of Mrs. ]. P. Mcdowell
of WASHINGTON, D. c.
Interment at Fairfield, Iowa.
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Mai. Daniel J. Donovan
Rites Set Tomorrow

Funeral services for Maj. Daniel j.
Donovan, District auditor, who died
Wednesday night, will be held to-
morrow with mass at st. Patrick s
Catholic Church, Tenth and G
streets NV, at 10 am. Burial will
be in Glenwood Cemetery. The
Rev. E. Robert Arthur will offlciate.
Active pallbearers will be Arthur
r. Pilkerton, William Wilding,
Simon McKimmie, Frank Lepson,
Bernard Cain, all of the auditors S
office, and Geof1rey M. Thornett,
Evening star., 1940-10-25

secretary to the Board Of Com
missioners.
Members of Congress, District
officials and other personal friends
will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Senator Overton, Democrat, Of
Louisiana, chairman Of the Senate
District Appropriations Subcom-
mittee and Representative Collins,
Democrat, of Mississippi, former
chairman of the House District Ap-
propriations Subcommittee, will be
among them.
The Commissioners have directed
the District department heads to
excuse any employe tomorrow desir-
ing to attend the services.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

lance and several other civic groups
on the ground that Mr.. McAlpin's
discharge was due to his efforts to
broaden work opportunities for COL
ored persons.
A special appeals committee Of
the Social Security Board had rec
commended upward revision of the
unsatisfactory" rating, but Oscar
M. Powell, executive director Of the
board, ordered the dismissal TO
stand.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

George s. Messersmith, United
States Ambassador to Cuba, who
represented President Roosevelt at
the recent Inauguration of President
Batista of Cuba, was an educator
before entering the foreign service
in 1914
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Workers Who Ignored
Roid Warnings Luuded
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-Lord Beaver
brook, Minister for Aircraft Produc-
ton, praised today the workers in
an important industrial firm" in
Northwest England who volunteered
to continue work even when rooftop
spoilers report danger imminent"
during air raids.
Theirs is the spirit which makes
our victory certain" the minister
said in statement.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

Postal savings were authorized by
Congress in 1910 and instituted q
year later.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

No. Is. B. P. o. Elks, Will
convene in session of Sor-
row al 1880 pm. Friday,
october 25. 1910. for the
purpose of paying tribute to
the memory of our late
brother. HUGH P. BALD
WIN. enrolled February >,
1905: died October %. 1910.
It late residence, 1914 gath