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Evening star., 1940-05-23
Trade-in Radios
Glassware Reduced

81 pieces Imported Stemware-
goblet, sherbet and beverage
glasses. Were $3.50. Now $1.50
1 Crystal Glass Ice Bucket;
frosted decoration. Was $3.50.
NOW ~
2 Crystal Glass Torte Plates.
Were 81. Now 81
26 Crystal Cut Glass 12-ounce
Tumblers. Were SITS. Now 81
So Crystal Glass 12-ounce Tum-
blers. We're soc. Now zoe
1 Imported Crystal Glass Vase;
imperfect. Less than u price.
Now --$1.25
GLASSWARE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Wardrobe Bags, 2
We're S2.95

We're S295
6 Of rose or yellow cotton sateen.
6O-inch length, slide fastening,
holds eight garments.
1 Wooden Shoe Racks to stand
in the closet. Maple finish. Were
SIPS. Now .-.----75c
2 Rubber Swim Suits In white
or red. One-piece style with
flared skirt and extra pants.
Regular size. Were $2.25.
4 Closet Ensembles, consisting Of
four-drawer utility cabinet, suit
box, hat box, six-garment hang
ers, 12-pocket shoe bag and 60
inch snap garment bag. Green,
navy and wine. Were S.. Now, -
NOTIONS, AIsLEs 81 AND az,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Bath Mats 10 price

s Cannon Heavy-quality Bath
Mats, S in coral, l in lavender.
Slightly soiled. Were So. Now,
$1.5O
3 Ret-Rac Cotton and Rayon
Chenille Bath Mats. Soiled.
Were $3.50. Now S3.25
3 Green Linen Luncheon Sets.
54x54-inch cloth; 6 napkins.
Were $3.50 set. Now $3.95
Is Linen Luncheon Cloths.
Multi-colored machine embroid-
cred pattern. Size 50x50 inches.
Were $3.50 each. Now----$2.95
LINENS, FIFTH Floor.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Women's Dresses, '9'9'
Were $685.

" ere y1O.yS
II Rayon Crepe Dresses, few redingotes with
wool coats included Navy and black Sizes 38 to A.
Is Plain and Striped Rayon Crepe long
coats Navy and black Sizes 1S to A. more
Now S1250
10 Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe with jackets
Mostly navy and black Sizes 18 to A. Were $2995
more. Now S1495
19 Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe Jacket Suits
ingotes with print crepe dresses Mostly black
navy. Sizes 20 to A. Were $29.75 and more NowS2
13 Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe Dresses with long
wool coats Navy and black. Sizes 1872 to 241a Were
Is Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe Dresses with
jackets Mostly and black Sizes 1872 to 24. Were
$zzSo ana more NOW
Rayon Crepe Boero Jacket Suits navy and black Sizes
1872 to 24k. Were $2295. Now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $3.50
Is Rayon Crepe Jacket Suits redngoes wool rayon
crepe coats with print crepe Navy black
Sizes 1914 to 2412 Were $2s.75. Now------------s2
WoNEN's DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1940-05-23

~ ere Jl.00
IS Of cotton pique and cotton
seersucker in blue, yellow white
and prints. Sizes 2 to years.
10 pairs Shorts of cotton broad
cloth and cotton gabartex. Navy,
brown, yellow and green. Sizes
2 to years. Were s1.65. Now.
S1.l5
48 pairs Shorts of cotton CAB
artex in white. green, navy, ma
room and white. Sizes 2 to 6
years. Were 81. Now---75c
II Cotton Sunsuits for girls.
Gypsy cloth in pink or orange.
Sizes 4, S and 6 years. Were
$1.95. Now
JUVENILES APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23

81 Gowns of rayon
crepe and silk-and-
rayon satin. Soft pas
tells with eyelet and
lace and embroidery
trim. Sizes "a and SO.
Would regularly be
$3.95. Special ---$2.95
UNDERWEAR, THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
"Iynton"
Pattern Dinnerware

IL Dinner Plates. Were Toe.
NOW 35c
IL Fruit Dishes. Were soc.
IL Cream Soup Cups and Sau-
GERS. Were $1.10. Now. soc
: Open Vegetable Dishes. Less
than u price. Now 75c
l Fastened Gravyboat. Less
than " price. Now $1.5e
1 Chop Dish. Less than u price.
Now $3.50
2 Twelve-inch Platters. Less
than u price. Now $1.25
2 Fourteen-inch Platters. Less
than " price. Now SITS
2 Sugars. Less than " price.
Now 81
2 Creamers. Less than " price.
Now --------5oc
"a Rim Soup Plates. Less than
" price. Now 2oc
$50 Dinner Plates in assorted
colors - Franciscan pottery.
Slightly imperfect. Now---1oc
l 6O-piece Dinner Set. English
Earthenware; slightly imperfect.
Was $3.50. Now----------$1o
: Pottery Jardinieres. Floor size.
Were S.. Now ----------$3
CHINA, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Boys Sun Suits, 85e Women's Hats, '2'2'

We're S3.95 and more -.
100 in straw, fur felt and rayon
fabrics. Black. navy. brown,
red, green, few light colors. Few
Dobbs included. Headsizes 2l12
to %.
Is Millinery Scion Hots
Fur felt, straw. Mostly one-of-
a-kind. Black, navy, few light
colors. Less than u price.
Now $4.75
MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Women's Overnight
Cases, s6'e5

~ SSo Wv
4 of brown top grain cowhide.
18-inch size.
l Hat and Shoe Case, aeroplane.
weight canvas. Was $40.
Now $14.95
l Picnic Kit for four. Fabrikoid.
Was $3.50. Now $4.95
l Woman's Utility Case, russell
leather. Was $l750. Now SO
l Cosmetic Bottle Case. Green
Fabrikoid. Was $3.95. Now s1.95
/ Cosmetic Bottle Case, black
top-grain cowhide. Was $40.
Now $14.95
2 Women's Canvas Cases, 21-
inch. We're $5.95. Now $4.45
l Woman's Hanger Case, brown
aeroplane canvas. Was SIS.
Now w--$11.75
1 Woman's Suitcase, brown
aeroplane canvas. 2l-inch. Was
$40. Now $3.50
l Woman's Pullman Case, brown
aeroplane canvas. 26-inch. Was
SIS. Now
2 Cosmetic Bottle Cases, blue
or green Fabrikoid. Were IS
Now $2.45
l Cosmetic Bottle Case, blue
leather. Was $3.50. Now $4.95
LUGGAGE, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Novelty JeweIrX1 1'z'

Vas Sl95
Is pieces including bracelets,
pins of colored wood or beads.
Is Gray Simulated Pearl Neck
laces, silver or gold color neck
laces, gold color necklaces with
simulated pearl drops. Were
$3.50. Now $2.25
NOVELTY JEwELRY, AISLE S,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
I oi|et Tissue
Special IS dozen rolls

100 dozen rolls good quality toilet tissue 1000
sheets to the roll.
Pascha Electric Air Sentres-ventate filter silence and
circulate air Were $3.50 Now----------------$1 $1895
1 Electric Baby Bottle Warmer and Sterlizer Was 81
Now S2.25
1 Baby-an Vaporizer. Was $3.50. Now S225
Cloth Wringer, fits any stationery tub $3.50 $395
Three-bmner Oil Stove with back. than " price
Now $495
/ Two burner Oil Stove. Less than a price. Now$295
price.
HOUSEWARES EIGHTH FIooR-Express Elevator Service
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Open Mesh Curtains
Special s. pair

200 pairs in novelty stripe pat
tern; 2hs yards long; cased and
headed; ready to hang. Green
brown, ecru, green-gold-color
ecru, ecru-and-rust, black
orange ecru, ecru-blue. Cotton.
120 pairs Novelty Mesh Cotton
Marquisette Curtains. Ecru. 2M
yards long, cased and headed.
Special, pair----$1
CURTAINS AND DRApERIEs,
SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Girls Sweaters, 95e

Less than V price
26 lightweight wool sweaters in
short-sleeve slipon and cardigan
styles. Yellow, aqua, rose, white.
Sizes 8 to 16.
50 Girls Wool Flannel Skirts.
Band and suspender styles.
Flared and pleated styles. Pas
tells, mixed tweeds, dark colors.
Sizes 8 to 16. Were $1.95 and
more. Now
GIRLS SPORTSMAN,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Misses Sports Dresses, $50
Were SIO.95 and more

Were $IO.95 and more
% Of rayon crepe in prints and plain coors of aqua
green, gray, tan, blue and rose. Sizes IL to 20.
70 Sports Dresses of plain printed rayon crepe black
wine blue and Sizes IL to TO- Were 1885
S1495. Now S1e56
II Two piece Suits of wool aqua blue navy
~f2 to 1s. Were $1O .96 and Now--------$6.95
SPoRrswEAR THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
.omen's Shoes, '4'4'
We're $3.50 and more

$50 pairs Of sports street, afternoon and evening
shoes. Blue, black, brown wine, tan. Kid, cotton
and-wool gabardine, calf patent leather alligator
grain calf rayon velvet, silk satin. Includes Gray
fex Pandora, Matrix and Woodward & Lothrop.
Sizes AAAA, 6 to s1a; AAA Az to 91a; AA, AZ to 8;
A. to 9; B, to 81a; c, AZ and 8H.
IS pairs Spring and Summer Shoes sizes-AAAA g. T. T
g. AA, 5h, 6h, IA to sK; IA, to 5h, to ., 10;
A, ~, IN, 9h; B, 3a to 5h, 612 7a 8; c, Less
than u price Now
WoMENs SHOES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Imported Dotted
Swiss, So yard
Vas Csc ward

Vas 85c yard
300 yards of hand-loomed
dotted swiss in white.
Medium and large dots.
81 inches wide.
$50 yards White Cotton
Broadcloth in plain and
Shantung weaves. In
lengths of ~ yards to 6
yards. Subject to slight i'm
perfections. So inches wide.
Less than u price: Now,
19c yard
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23

20 pairs Pajalnas
Of rayon crepe in tai
lored two-piece styles.
Bright plaids or solid
pastels In jacquard
pattern. Sizes 80 to
38. Would regularly
be $3.95. Special $2.95
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Bien JoIie Foundations
$7.s5 We're IS

II side-hook and step-in girdles
Of cotton -and-rayon, batiste and
elastic. Well boned, some with
slide fastenings. Sizes 80, 80,
"a and IS.
6 Woodthrop Step-in Girdles Of
rayon-and-cotton elastic net,
and light cotton batiste. Sizes
n, 2s, 20 and 81. Were $3.50.
Now w----------------$4.0o
4 Woodthrop Laced-back Cor
sets Of cotton n-and-rayon with
slide fasteners. Sizes %, 70
and "a. Were $40. Now--$4.SS
CoRsErs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Lawson Sofa Bed '597'

Originally 500
sofa bed, opens to one doublesze two snglesize
beds. Covered with tightly woven blue cotton fabric.
Boudoir with cushion seat covered with plum
stripe cotton-andrayon Originally $2250 $1450
Boudo Chair with loose cushion seat and back covered
in rosebackground figured cotton chntz Originally $1975
Vanity Base of solid maple in Colonial design Sxdrawer
kneehoe style Less than u price. $1875
Pillow Supports for studio couch pillows Slips
mattress and holds pillows away from wall. than u
Pillows 1907 goosefeather-fled 21x27-inch size
cred in woven cotton striped ticking Were $780, Now $95
BEDROOM FURNITURE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Wing Chairs, 'I97'
ORIGINALLY S29.75


19 comfortable and goodlooking chairs with rever-
sble coil-spring seat cushions. Standard Woodward
g. Lothrop construction Cotton tapestry covers
in smart pastel shades of green, blue and eggshel
Large Solid Maple Coffee Table with shelf Cleartone
Console Extension Table 38x28h inches closed 38x57
inches open With two 10a Inch leaves Autumn mahog
any finish Was $51.50 Now $3.50
Solid Maple Bullets with two drawers two compartments
46x18 inches Were $3.50 Now $14.95
Buffet 66inch size with silver drawer 18th Century de-
sign in walnut veneer and gum. Was $43 Now----$29.50
l Tit-top Lamp Table beautiful crotch-veneered top with
pecrust edge. Pedestal base with claw feet Mahogany
Was $24 $17.95
Club Sofa with plum cotton tapestry cover reversible
spring cushions padded back Originally
STA Now $3.50
Two-door Bookcase, wanut-fnished grmwood a inches
long, 81 inches high Adjustable shelves Originally $46
Dining Room Extension Table pedestal base STYLE with
brass claw feet One 6inch folding extension leaf Was
$3.50 Now STATS
Solid Maple Dinette Table refectoy leaves 39x28 inches
closed, 59x28 inches open. Was $3.50 Now $s95
Solid Maple Side Chairs. Were $3.50.
Fliptop Console Table 18th Century STYLE pedestal base
with brass claw feet. Swivel top silver compartment
Finish imperfect 17x34 inches closed 35x34 inches
LIVING AND DINING ROOM FURNITURE Sixth FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Printed CeIanese
Rayon Jersey
68e yard

Vas $l.35 yard
200 yards screen printed rayon
jersey in smart paisley designs.
80 inches wide.
100 yards All Silk Surah Prints
in Tony Sarg designs on navy,
copen, brown and wine back
grounds. Less than u price
Now soc
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Girls Housecoats, 'I'4'

We're SI.95
~ cotton prints in wrap-around
and shde-fastened styles. Sizes
8 to Is.
10 Juniors Cotton Print House.
coats. Slide-fastened styles. Full
skirt. Sizes II, 13, IS. Were
$395. Now -----32.95
GIRLS FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Women's Evening Dresses
sI2 80 We're s169s
Were $685.

6 Of rayon lace with jackets. Blue and rose. Sizes
38 to A and 201z.
IL Dinner and Evening Dresses of plain and printed rayon
crepe and rayon lace Blue black and Sizes 1872 to
241, 36 to 40 Were $22 95 and $3.50
Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe and Printed Satin
Evening Dresses with jackets Sizes 20 to a. 24a
WoNEN's FORMAL ROOM THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Simulated Leather
Files, $I's'
Were $3.50

IL with metal compartment in
top. II inches high, 13 inches
wide, AZ inches deep. Slightly
damaged.
Brown Florentine Leather
Wastebasket, with hammered
aluminium plaque. Flower and
butterfly design. Was $3.50.
Now $3.95
Covered Stationery Box Of
ecrase leather in green. Slight
ly damaged. Was $4.95. Now,
$2.95
STATIONERY, AISLE 4,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Rayon BoIero Jackets


81 We're SI.95
16 in stripes and polka dots.
Matching sashes. Sizes 16, 10
and 20.
9 Jacket Blouses Of rayon and
cotton pique, in hip-length style.
White only. Sizes is and 10.
Were 1895. Now
3 Dainty Cotton Lace-trimmed
Blouses of cotton batiste. White
only. Sizes "a and SO. Were
$5.95. Now-$2.95
NEcKWEAR, AISLE Is,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Misses Formal Room Gowns
Reduced

In the group are dinner and evening gowns Of rayon
jersey, silk and rayon chiffon, silk faille silk bro
cade, printed rayon crepe, rayon net, rayon crepe
rayon and silk taffeta, rayon lace and cotton India
prints. Pink blue, white, aqua, gray, green and
plaidS Sizes 10 to TO-
Were 1895 and more.
Were $l695 and more. Now
IL Were $2295 and more. -$14.50
Were $22 .95 and more. Now
Were 2e95 and more. Now------------------S1s
4 Were SPOTS and more
4 Were $3975 and Now
4 We're $39.75. Now
Were $3975 and more Now observation-disclosures
Were $59.75 and more $39
Ivory Rayon Satin Wedding Gown in size H. Was $2975
NoW
l Ivory Rayon Satin Wedding Gown; size H. Was $35.
Misses Evening Jackets reduced Fitted hip-engh striped
rayon satin and rayon velvet in waist length
l Was $1095. Now
Were $25 Now -Sl875
MISSES FORMAL ROOM. THIRD FLoox.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
7 een-age Dresses
sI'9o We're s2.95

IS of seersucker, rayon crepe
and rayon taffeta. Sizes IL and
IA.
40 'Teen-age Dresses Of spun
rayon in rose, blue and green
prints. Sizes II, IA, l6. Were
s3.95. Now ---$2 $2.95
rs Girls Dresses, rayon crepe
and rayon taffeta prints. Rose,
blue, teal, aqua. Sizes 7 to ID.
Were $595. Now $3.95
GIRLS AND 'TEEN-AGE APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Manufacturers Sample and
CIose-out of Gowns
and Pajamas
-at important savings for you

As Soft Rayon Crepe Gowns, in solid pastels.
Lace trimmed camsole or wee neckline styles Also
variety of colorful prints. Sizes "a to 38 Would
regularly be $295. Special al-----------------$19 IS
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Rayon
Taffeta Slips

VS. Less than u price
II slips with hemline flounces.
Black, navy, French blue. Sizes
80 to 40.
5 Petticoats Of rayon moire taf-
feta. Blush, black. Sizes rs to
80 waist measure. Less than u
price. Now ow------$1.45
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Juniors Dresses Reduced
WoMEN's SHOES, THIRD FLOOR.

Included dresses Of rayon crepe, rayon taffeta
rayon chiffon and rayon net, in street length and
dance styles. Navy, black, pink, powder blue and
prints. Sizes 9 to II in group:
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Misses Daytime Dresses
Reduced

dresses, ensembles and costume SUITS including fur
trimmed suits; also maternity dresses Of silk crepe
silk MORE, rayon crepe, rayon faille rayon jersey
sheer wool jersey wool flannel and wool crepe
Prints pastel colors, navy, brown, green, red and
black
70 Less than "a price.
Less than u price Now $7.95
80 Were $13.95 and more. Now---------------S9.7 S9.75
20 Were $1695 and more. $3.50
20 Were $2295 and more. Now-----------------$1450
II Were s29.75 and more
IL were $ZSIo ana more
Is Were $39.75 and Now----------------s26 s26
II Were $3975 and Now S29
Were $5975 --------..---------S3
Were $4975. Now -s34
IL were $4975 and more. Now S37
MISSES DREssEs THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Combination undies
68e We're 81

25 OF knitted cotton Isle and
rayon in tuck-stitch weave.
Tight fitting leg, built-up shoul-
ders. White and tearose. Small,
medium and large.
is Girdles and Pantie Girdles
of cotton woven with "Lastex"
yarn in white and tearose. Some
with garters. Sizes 4 and 5.
Less than "a price. Now---s5o
KNIT UNDERWEAR. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Bows "Ribber" Socks
TO-; ; pairs SOC

100 "Scram" Suits of fine
knitted cotton. Combinatio
underwear and polo shirt in
one piece. Plain colors or
stripes. Sizes 6 to 10, 16, l8.
Were 81 and SIPS. Now $50
155 pairs Summer Wash Shorts,
cotton in woven patterns.
Mostly white. Sizes 4, 5, 7 to
IA. Special, pair 75c
4 pairs $2.75
5 Summer Robes. Blue pin
striped cotton seersucker. Sizes
B 16 and 18. Were 50. Now $1.65
100 Neckties, silk or silk and
rayon. Stripes and plaids.
Mems sizes. Reduced more
than u. Now --35c
20 Rayon Ascots. For wear with
sports shirts. Plain. Were Soc.
THE BOYS STORE, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Leather Handbags
II '4o We're SI95

$50 in envelope and pouch styles,
some with slide fasteners, top
handles. Alligator calf, cape
skin and smooth calf. Black.
brown, wine and green. All fitted
with purse and mirror.
HANDBAGS, AISLE 8,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Misses Casual Goats, 49,"
Were S29.75

Is wool tweed coats suitable for travel early Fall
Some Stroock fabrics included Rose, gray, blue,
black and white, and brown and white mixtures.
Sizes IL to 40.
Two-piece Of fine Forstmann fabrics In navy ana
shepherd checks Sizes IL to 1s. than Lz price
COATS SUITS TKnp FLOOR
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Silk and SiIk-and.
Rayon Dress
Fabrics Reduced
IA and -

400 pieces in lengths Of
l to 3 yards. Plain, prin-
ted and novelty weaves.
SO to 80 inches wide.
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Junior Misses White
Shoes, '2.s'

20 pairs Of white calf T-strap
pumps with low heels. Sizes
AAA 51z, 6, 61a. 7, 71a; AA ~,
5, 5h. 7, 7l2, 8; A ~. 5, 6, 61a,
7. 71a, 8; B 312, 4,6,7.
80 pairs Misses and Children's
White Calf Shoes, T-strap style.
Sizes A l3, IL, 2. 212. 3: B S1a,
9h2, 10. II, IL, 1914 to 8; c 9,
l012, IL, l to 3; d 812, Q, 91a, 10,
II, IL. We're $4 and $3.50.
Now S2,95
JUNIOR MISSES AND CHILDREN's
SHOES, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23
Juniors and
ChiIdren's Hats

OUe Less than u Price
rs in fur felt. suede. rayon,
straw. Pastels and dark colors.
Headsizes 81 to 22l1.
JUNIOR MISSES AND CHILDREN's
MILLINERY, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-05-23

Is Were $7.95 and more Now
18 Were $1295 and more Now ow----------------S6
IL Were 1885 and more.
Juniors Blouses in tailored and dressy styles
sleeves OF san and cotton organdy
cotton pdque. All soled White and beige. Sizes 80
TO- less than " price. Now
Junisrs Skirts in goed and peaed styles OF shetland
and lightweight flannel in black brown navy gray and red
Sizes II to 15 49, less than price. Now--------$lss
Juniors MssEs' APpMxr FouRrx F1ooa
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-25
SAFETY COUNCIL TELLS
HUNTERS TO DO DUTY
Co.. an "a. Faral

Undoubtedly, declare the Della
ware Safety Council. II all those who
go on hunting trips this fall would
observe the following few simple
precautions. our 1910 hunting acct
dent carnage would be greatly min
linked.
l. Wear clothing whose color
contrasts as much as possible with
the foliage. Red has been proven the
best color. A red cap, Jacket, or
shirt may save your life.
2. Don't drink while you are In
the woods. Liquor and firearms
don't mix.
g. When climbing fences or other
either unload your gun
or be snFe the safety catch is on.
Always unload a shotgun.
4. Keep your gun pointed away
from your partner or companions at
All times. When walking with
group, your gun over your shoulder,
muzzle upward, instead Of slung in
lhe crook Of your arm.
5, Don't snap-shoot on the spur
II the moment Every time you Gre
four gun. know beyond doubt what 1
ToH are shooting at II Is better to
some back to camp minus game
han carrying a wounded man over
'our shoulder.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-25
KENT COUNTY BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Miss E. Kathryn Pennypacker,
president of the Kent County Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
Club. announced today the appoint
ment of Mrs. Lydia Ann B. Cannon
as health chairman. Mrs. Cannon is
the new superintendent of the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital in Milford.
She is a graduate of the Jefferson
Training School for Nurses in Phila-
delphia and has a great deal of ex-
perienee in the hospital field.
This appointment completes the
list of committee chairmen to serve
for the club year 1904. Other
chairmen Of standing committees are
as follows: Miss Emily King. pro-
gram coordination; Mrs. Mary Jones,
membership; Miss Lillian Hertlin,
relations; Miss Char
lOtte Spencer, public affairs; Miss
Ruth Jones. legislation; Mrs. Ned
Bliss Allen, education: Miss Efiie
Davidson, finance; Miss Ruth Sieben
publications; Mrs. Margar-
eta Warner, publicity.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-25
TULL BROTHERS. cows
SET NEW RECORD

Eleven registered HOlsteins owned
by Tnll Brothers, Seaford, produced
enough milk during the past test
year TO provide IS families Of four
with four quarts Of milk daily for
the entire year. The average pro-
duction per COW was 437.3 pounds
butterfat from 1906 pounds milk.
The average COW in the Tull herd
produced more than two and one
half times as much butterfat as the
cOuntry's average dairy cow, using
U. S. Department OF Agriculture
statistics as the basis Of comparison.
The herd was on a twO-times-daily
milking schedule.
The highest producer in the herd
was the iiye-year-Old Great Dad
Ormsby Canary that produced 16,42S
pounds milk with 1888 pounds but
teFfat in s07 days.
The production records obtained
by the Tull Brothers win be useful
in planning q breeding program for
the further Improvement Of the herd.
Testing was supervised by the HOl-
steineFriesiaf Association Of Amer
lea, Brattleboro, Vt, In cooperation
with the State College Of Agricul- |
.nfe.
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-25
Milford Grange Notes

The regular meeting Of the grange
met Saturday evening. Regardless
Of stormy weather there was a good
attendance. After the business meet
ing the lecture hour was in charge
of Mary Mason.
Song, by the Grange; reading, A
Little Gentleman, by Mrs. GOlan Ar
mour; poem, MY Mothers Hands, :"
Mrs. Anon Armour; two violin solos
by John Geyer. accompanied on the
piano by his sister, Virginia Geyer;
reading, "Dickey's Christmas" Ma
mie Watson; reading, by Paris Kir-
by, The Forty-Acre Farm" Mrs.
Helen Lynn gave a very interesting
talk about her trip to The American
Legion convention held at Boston,
Massachusetts. Reading. Its Smart
to Drive Carefully" GOlan Armour;
games, Mrs. Herbert Kenton.
The dedication and laying of the
of the ]. o. o. rs. new
hall takes place Saturday afternoon
and evening. There will be no meet
ing Of the P. H. this Saturday night. !
Milford chronicle., 1940-10-25
LODGE OFFICERS SEATED
BY DEPUTY POCAHONTAS

Newly-elected officers of Iona
Council No. 13. Daughters of Poca-
hontas. installed by Deputy POcahon-
tas Belle Marvel of Selbyville, are:
Prophecies, Nora Jefferson; POca-
hOntas, Clara Palmer; Wenonah,
Mabel Manlove; Powhatan. Nora
Donovan; first scout, Edith NJ. Hall;
second scout, Kathryn Wilkerson;
warriors. Doris Willkie, Emma Ben
nett, Marion COverdale, and Sarah
Wallis; councillors. Dora Mae Elton,
Louise Heigman; runners, Elizabeth
Short, Helen Wright; guard of tepee.
Anna Prettyman; guard of forest.
Olivia Abbott; keeper of records.
Edith r. Hall; collector of wampum.
Lulu r. Walls; keeper of wampum.
Serena Hayes.
The meeting was attended by
members of Magnolia Council,
Georgetown Council. and from Will
mington, Frank r. Zebley. John
Geary, and G. NJ. Rodgers.
Great Deputy PocahOntas Ruth
with her stan. trailed to
Selbyville on October l4th and /
raised the officers Of Ayieta Council, |
No. 19.