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Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
EPFWORTH

Mrs. Thurman Adams and Mrs
Helen Nelson were guests at COW
cred dish luncheon served by the
Bloomery Ladies' Aid on Thursday
MIR. and Mrs. Roland Nelson enter
tanned at turkey dinner on Satur-
day, the following guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Spicher and son. Miss Bet
ty Galloway of Milford, and Law
renee Nelson.
Mrs. Edgar English, Mrs. Thur
man Adams, Beatrice and Thurman,
Jr.. and Miss Theresa Schreppler of
Laurel, were guests of Mrs. Calvin
Williams, of fredericksburg, on New
Years day.
The Epworth Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. Lewis Richards on Janu-
aPy II. Members please note the
change in date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Austin of near
Laurel, were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar English on Sunday.
Leon Adams ha returned to
Delaware University, after spending
the holidays with his parents.
Mrs. Sallie Stayton spent part of
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
DAGsBoRo

Larry Truitt and Leroy Steelmai
spent part of the past week at Con
cord, Mass.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kollock en-
tertained at a turkey dinner, Satur
day. Those present were Mr.. anC
Mrs. William Chandler, Jr., Mr.. an(
Mrs. Harvey Tingle and son, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Truman Campbell.
Rev. and Mrs. q. L. Bennett enter.
tanned at dinner New Years, Mr.. an6
Mrs. Samuel Cerniglia and Miss
Mary Testa of Salisbury, Md.
The revival services are in pro-
gress at the Methodist Church. The
assisting ministers for the week are
Rev. Ziba Adams of the Christ Meth
odist Church, Wednesday night;
John e. Jones, of Roxana, and ]. A.
Clark, of Frankford.
Seth M. Hudson was stricken early
Saturday night with paralysis. He
is very i'll at this writing. His
daughters, Mrs. Larry Thomas and
Mrs. Ernest Hill, of Philadelphia,
visited him on Sunday.
William Vickers, Sr., is slightly
improved. He is suffering from
pneumonia.
Lee Morgan and Mrs. Lille Tim
mons were united in matrimony on
Monday morning at 1918, at Pitts
vile, Md.
Mrs. r. d. Lingo is i'll at this time.
Mrs. o. H. Campbell and daughter
Dunreatte returned Sunday after
spending Christmas with her par
ents at Franklin, Va.
Elisha Toomey, Lloyd Kitchens,
Edward Baker left Monday morning
for Wilmington and will go for a
years training in the army.
Casper Kollock and his father, r.
L. Kollock, spent the week end at
Chester and Philadelphia, also called
on Mrs. Kollock at the sanatorium at
Wilmington.
We are glad to see Dolores Wick
ers able to be out after an opera
tion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Chandler and Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson McCabe are plan
ming to leave for Florida the last of
this week.
Genevieve West is suffering with
measles at this time.
The Kings Servants Sunday
School Glass will meet at the home
of Mrs. Joseph West Thursday night,
Jan. 16.
Woodrow Mitchell spent the week.
end with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mitchell.
Miss Merrill Lockwood, of Phila-
delphia, was guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lockwood, over
the weekend.
Mrs. Estella Chandler was guest at
dinner, Sunday, of Mrs. Armel A.
Hudson at Selbyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Timmons and
daughter Sarah were dinner guests
Wednesday of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephens Long, of Selbyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Pepper, of
spent from Tuesday un-
til Thursday with their daughter
and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
and children. Mr.. and Mrs. |
also entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodburn James of Claymont, !
during Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10

Va. She was accompanied by hel
| parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Has
tings, who returned home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Garrett and
son Wallace spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Garrett at
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Judd Phillips We're
dinner guests on Sunday of their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Horsey, Jr. near Laurel.
Miss Floss Milbourne was a recent
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William Erie
del, of near Seaford.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Moore
spent New Years day with relatives
in Wilmington.
The Women's Society for Christian
Service was entertained on Thurs
day night at the home of Mrs. Harley
Hastings.
Several of the children of the
community are confined to their
homes with measles.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Spry gave
formal dinner on Wednesday even
ing for their daughter, Genevieve,
who left on Thursday for Blackstone
College, and also in honor of their
daughter, Charlotte's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hollis spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Spence, and was accompanied home
by Mrs. Hollis mother. Mrs. Bertha
Eggers.
Mrs. John Massey spent a part of
last week with her daughter and SON.
in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Pretty
man, of Harbeson.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10

last week with Mrs. Zack Hatfield
of Greenwood.
The officers of Epworth Sunday
School were very much pleased al
the attendance on Sunday, and hope
that both children and teachers will
try to be present each Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth West are
both ON the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Nelson, Mr..
and Mrs. John Nelson and children
were among the guests at a turkey
dinner on Sunday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Smith.
Mrs. Helen Nelson, Mrs. Maggie
Adams. Mrs. August Croll of Feer-
alsburg and Mrs. Ella Brockhurst of
Jersey City, spent Monday visiting
friends at Vernon.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
quite proud.
10 Hold QuaIferly Conference

To Hold Quarterly Conference
4 The second an dthird quarterly
conference will be held at Goshei
Methodist Church by DR.. Walter
Hearn, district superintendent, mex
Monday evening at 1880 o'clock.
New Officers TO BE Elected
Following the church school next
Sunday at Goshen Methodist Church
new officers will be elected for the
current year.
Society TO Meet
The January meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
will meet at Goshen Methodist
Church next Tuesday evening, jan
uary II, at 1880 o'clock. Miss Eva
Smith, president, will preside. Each
member is to hand in her pledge
card and win a member" card. The
aim of the entire national organiza-
ton is to have a million members by
the end of January.
The Woman's Circle of which Mrs
Charles Barker is chairman, held a
hat social at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Marshall Thursday eve
ming. Old and new hats were sold at
auction.
The David King property on Fed
eral street is being renovated.
The Lions Club sponsored bene-
fit movie on Monday evening. Lynch
and Shannon presented a comedy
act. The proceeds are for the Boy
Scout Troop which is sponsored by
the club.
School News
AT the last assembly program be-
fore the holidays the following stu
dents were presented with school
letters for the year, 1910: First year,
Frank Stogdon, Paul Parsons, Chas.
Fisher, Logan Crider, Russell Don
ovan, Robert Stevenson, Pearl Belts,
Mary Chaloupka, Aritha Hastings,
Evelyn Mcgee, Geneva Rogers, Ella |
Clendaniel, James Reed Marion Ed |
ginton; second year, Gertrude Sny-
der. Grace Thomas, Rae Russell, I
Charles Pettyjohn, Grace Kitchens,
Paul Edginton, Eulahlee Palmer; /
third year, Katherine Atkins, Elwood |
Cecil Carpenter; fourth
year, Betty Stevenson and Albert
Lank. Wanda Clendaniel and Louise
Hurley received letters from the /
seventh and eighth. grades.
Teachers who went to distant
points during the holidays were Mrs.
Aileen Welch, who with her hus-
oand. went to Florida; Miss Sarah ;
Ferguson to her home in Virginia;
Mrs. Goldie Owens to Philadelphia;
Miss Esther Weakley to Carlisle, :
Pa; Mrs. Elizabeth Shivelhood to :
New York City and G. Roy Mann to
Pa.
Forty-five new books have been
idded to the library. Some of these :
re: Stand Fast for Freedom" Low
ii Thomas; Doctor Hudson's Sc :
ret Journal" Lloyd C. Douglass;
Readings in the Family" Groves :
nd Brooks; "Rebecea," Daphne Du
laurier; Under the Lilaes." AL
OFT; THE Hurricane" Nordhoff and :
Tall; Business English" Ross and
Crippled Spendour," Evan John.
DR. w. t. Chipman of Harrington, :
member of the State Cancer Con-
'ol Committee, spoke at the assem- z
ly on Monday. He presented inter :
sting facts on the prevention of :
ANGER.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10

If. YOU CLEAN UP the rubbish
of your home every week and get
rid of it. you will avoid some fire
risks. and there will be no great
mess Of stuff to be cleaned out
when spring comes.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Insley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Purnell, Miss Polly
Insley and Mr.. William Phillips, of
Salisbury; Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Dut-
ton of Seaford, and Miss Nellie
Moore of Bethel. were Friday night
dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Insley.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10

The best way to keep sweet pota-
toes is TO wrap them individually in
newspaper. pack them in a barrel
and place the barrel in dry warm
place.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
of
Cold Symptoms

G66 Liquid or 666 Tablets with 666
Salye or 666 Nose Drops generally
relieves cold symptoms the first day.
1-l0-4t ADV.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10

Ree ! the CLASSIFIED "Ads"l
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11
California
HeirSuccumbs

LOS ANGELES. Sept. II (UP) -
DR.. Gregorio Del Amo 3, philan-
thropist and member of a distin-
guished early California family,
died yesterday at his home here.
Rosary will be recited tonight and
requiem mass will be celebrated at
1O:30 am. tomorrow at the Domin-
guez Seminary. The body will be
entombed in a crypt at the semi
nary beside that of his wife, Susana
Dominguez Del Amo.
Del Amo was born in Spain and
came to California in 1887. He
practiced medicine here for ls
years, then became Spanish consul
in San Francisco.
He was president of the Del Amc
Real Estate company and for years
was prominent in oil and land op-
erations.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11
THE MORNING POST, Ell CENTRO, CALF.
Censorship Laid to Film Chiefs

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL CUP) -
John T. Flynn, economist and COL
umnist, asserted before a senate
investigating subcommittee today
that the motion picture industry
has suppressed" one side of the
national debate over war and has
created a tremendous engine of
propaganda ior oon,roiiing and in
flaming the public mind"
Flynn, testifying on a resolution
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

by the industry itself. resulting in
conditions fully as bad as those
which would result from govern
ment control.
Flynn said that the very gen.
tlemen who now come here wrap
ped in the american flag" had to
subject their product to a self-im-
posed censorship a few years ago
when the churches demanded an
end of indecent films.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

val hero, but will not produce it
as it wouldn't do to have a picture
showing an American naval hero
knocking over British ships.'
Flynn mentioned "Disraeli,"
That Hamilton Woman, and
Underground" as examples of pro-
British propaganda.
why is it that no picture is
reduced depicting the tyrannies
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

and expressions in India where at
this moment there are 10000 In
dian patriots in jail?" asked Flynn.
Flynn told the subcommittee that
If there we're a threat of political
censorship for the industry, he
would fight side by side with Will
kie against it.
But, he added, a private ma
tional monopoly" is being exercised
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

for an investigation o. alleged war
propaganda films ana radio pro-
grams, charged that eight major
companies control the production
and distribution of films and are
lending their efforts to the inter-
ventionists cause.
He said the industry mas a script
prepared for a life of John Paul
Jones, great Revolutionary war ma
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11
SADDL SOAP
from Camp Seeley

They made the test with a cricket.
Crickets apparently are "cOnduc-
tors, for a split second later the
pair picked themselves up quite
a ways from where they used to
be.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Trivia and such: Seeley's own
obituary for Hitler: From goose step
to swan song.
The hatchet that France and Ger
many buried has grown into bat
tleaX.
The trouble with Germany is an
overabundance of brown shirts and
scarcity of people who can keep
their shirts on if they had shirts.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11
McCdbe Notes

Ray House returned Friday from
two weeks visit with Mrs. Cum
ningham in Jacumba where he has
been convalescing from a severe
sick spell.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight F.. Smith
motored to Glendale and Pasadena
for few days on business last We'd
neSday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

The Ora Flory's enjoyed a visit
from Mr.. Flory's brother and sis
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. E. C.
Flory, of Bakersfield who spent
Sunday, Aug. 30, with them. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Claude
E. Ewald from Palo Alto who is a
relative of Mrs. Flory's.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Mrs. Earl Northrop is at home
after a week spent with her hus-
band at their daughter and son-in-
laws in Los Angeles. Mr.. Northrop
went with Earlene and Robert Lad
ley to Kerneville for camping and
fishing over Labor Day weekend.
He plans to drive up to examine
the Central Valley Water Project
during the remainder of his vaca-
ton. This project includes a num-
ber of dams which are under con-
struction and Mr.. Northrop hoped
to see at least the Friant Dam and
perhaps the Shasta Dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Inter-troop competitions in var
ious mounted events will be held
for the boys at Camp Moreno
Thursday (Sept ID, announces
Capt. H. j. Rosenberg.
Interesting part of the games will
be an event in which no radio COM
edian would dare participates wild
competitive ride in which entrants
carry eggs in spoons. Idea of the
stunt, and the thing that would
scare Jack Benny half to death, is
to try to keep from laying the egg.
4. They grow 'em tough at Seeley.
The corps area service command.
10. 1861, is an example. Recently
after completing a hard work as
signment, the fellows dOnned grid
iron tOgs and battered one an
-pther all over the lot. Tempera-
lure, 112.
Words of wisdom by Pvt. Arthur
Redelsheimer: Top sergeants are
like Woodpeckers; they knock lot,
but always use their heads.
Camp Seeley version of the
"Wet Paint sign: Pvts. Porter
and Cravat installed a 5000 volt
electric fence around the quarter
master stOckade to keep out dogs
and insects, then got to wonder
Ing if the thing was really hot"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

The Romeo Smiths have returned
from a pleasant vacation which in
cluded motoring as far north as
Victoria, B. c., fishing on Puget
Sound, and view Of the Shasta
Dam site. A niece from Calexico
accompanied them on their trip.
While they were visiting friends
in Washington, Mr.. Smith inspected
the Grand Coulee Dam.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goff with their
daughters, Louise and Bernice, drove
up Sept. S to visit Mrs. Goff's moth
er Mrs. Carey. on her ranch near
Hemet. They planned to return be-
fore the fall opening of school.
G.. v. Upholt motored to Long
Beach early Tuesday Sept. 2, to
join his wife and baby daughter,
Gretchen, at the Henry Upholt's
beach house. They reached home
Wednesday evening" Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Upholt expect to be in Alamo
soon to prepare for the school fall
term.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morgan with
their family recently moved from
the Kissee Cottage in Silsbie Dis
trict to Texas. There Mr.. Morgan
is planning to farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred F. Pollard are
at home after an extensive motor
trip which they shared with Mrs.
Evan T. Hewes. Although Mrs.
Hewes had the misfortune to break
rib in a fall their first week out,
she was able to continue the drive
after having it taped and a few
days rest. The party motored up
the coast and across into Victoria,
B. c., then came down the Hood
Canal to cross over into Birming-
ton for several days. At Grant Pass
they visited Mr.. Pollard's uncle
before coming home down the coast
through the Redwoods. They en-
| countered fine weather all the way.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11
By SIM POSTUM

Camp Seeley and the valley may
soon lose some 18th cavalry sojers
we hope.
Reason for the wish is that some
thing better awaits the boys if they
pass the competitive examinations
for signal corps reserve officers to
be held at San Diego September Is,
in which number of Seeley boys
are expected to take part.
Applicants must be unmarried,
between the ages of 81 and So; be
graduates in electrical engineering,
electronic physicists or the equival-
ent; must volunteer for service out
,side the continental United States.
Pay ranges from $183 to $500 per
{. onth. Interviews will be conduct
ed by Maj. H. o. Bixby at San Diego
recruiting office. For further infor-
nation contact 1t R. w. Fifield.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Miss Ella Capers Weston arrived
in The valley Labor Day evening
after a months vacation during
which she enjoyed a drive up the
coast into Oregon, fishing, and Wis
iting with friends. Miss Weston
drove back with Mrs. Harry Welles,
coworker in the state health de-
partment who was returning from
her vacation in San Leandro Car
mel, and Monterey.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Entire 11th cavalry joins in
thanking Ell Centre Kiwanis club
for its very friendly gesture of
installing a box near Penney's
store for the collection of maga-
zines and other literature for use
of Seeleyites.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

The Fred w. Sunstroms with their
daughter Francis drove to Arcadia
to spend the week end of Labor
Day with Mrs. SunStrom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Powell. There
they were joined by their son Will
liam who came down from Camp
Roberts on the special excursion
train provided for the selectees over
the holiday
Henry House was accompanied by
John Waterman of Idyllwild whom
he left Monday morning for the
Agriculture school at San Luis Obs
po. This is Henry's third year at
San Luis Obispo and Johns first,
although he will be a junior, having
finished junior college in Ell Centro.
Mrs. D. Gross and her son Carl
returned Sept. from weeks visit
with Catherine who has secretar-
ial position in the government serv-
ice at Mather Field. Mrs. Gross and
Carl also visited other friends In
Sacramento and Los Angeles dur
ing their drive.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Osuna drove
to Valley Center, Aug. % for few
days visiting with friends and rel
atives. They came home Wednesday,
John and Eugene Thanner went
up to Artesia to see their mother,
Mrs. I. Thanner. John returned
home Labor Day. Eugene followed
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Carol Daphne is the name given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Chapman
to their baby girl born Saturday,
August 30, in the El Centro hospi-
tai.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Waegele left
Sept. 2 for few days in and around
Los Angeles. =,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

him on Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11
B "A
BABY'S
A. ! ):

with Mexican Heat Powder. Soothes,
cools, chases away heat rash on babies and
grown-ups. May often prevent heat rash.
Not talcum-medicated powder with vege-
table base. Get Mexican Heat Powder.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-11

Buy a good broom
like these that will
last longer than 3
cheap brooms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
. SERIAL STORY
LESSONS INLOVE
BY JERRY BRONDFIELD

He was a wild man, taking
chances that no one else would
dare take.
Larry shouted for him to ease
off. but the advice fell on unheed-
ing ears. Dugan got two goals in
the first chukker, two more in the
second and was roaring on his way
to a third when it happened.
Somehow his pony stumbled and
at the same time the Ocean Side
No. man crashed into him. There
was a spllt-second of pain in Du-
gan's knee. and then oblivion as
his horse rolled over him.
The roar of the crowd was pune
tuated by the refereeS whistle.
He'll never come out of that
one" someone muttered and Bar
bara felt as though she had heard
her own death Sentence pro-
nounced.
She was scrambling out of the
car even as Uncle Hank hurried
up. ''To the hospital, quick" Uncle
Hank painted as they ran toward
his waiting car.
For three hours Barbara sat in
a chair outside the operating room.
The whiteness around her knuckles
betrayed her.
Then the doctor appeared. His
face was grave. but there was a
sparkle of a smile around his eyes
He'll live" he said simply.
Barbara tainted. Uncle Hanl
caught her. a look of disgust OF
his face. Nov who's going I,
catch me when l faint ?" he muir
INJURED.
They waited another hour afte
Barbara was revived.
I'VE just want to make sur,
there isn't something we can't do,
Uncle Hank insisted.
Frankly, there Is" the docto
told them. THE patient lost quit
bit of blood during the operation
We need a TRANSMISSION. Would yor
care to be typed"
Take me-" Uncle Hank said
She'll faint again"
Barbara turned a furious lool
on her uncle and took the docto
aside for few whispered words
The doctor smiled.
He took them both into IN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26

laboratory and told them to roll
up their sleeves.
Dugan Blake blinked through
the light that streamed through
the window. He tried to frown
and it hurt.
He made out the face of Hank
Chase on his right and then turned
his head slowly to look at Bar
bara.
She took his hand. Darling,
she whispered. you're going to be
all right"
An incredulous look came into
Dugan's eyes. did you say dar-
ling ," he whispered.
Uncle Hank stood up. Don't
wear yourself out, my boy by
trying to figure this thing right
now. When you get some strength
she'll probably tell you you're GO
ing TO marry her"
Barbara's eyes glistened. "AnC
IL you refuse III take back my
blood"
81 was going to give you mine
Dugan," Hank said. but she go
to the doctor first. Said 1t was tn,
right of a future wife, the nttl,
cheat"
Dugan pressed her hand agains
his lips. "Wait1l the tribe hear
about the blue blood in these red
skin veins. They'll disown me"
Let EN-" Barbara whispered
"I'll sign for all rights to you"
(THE END
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
Good Taste Today
BY EMILY POST


Dear Mrs. Post; When the fell
low employees of the bridegroom
receive an invitation to his we'd
ding as group, how is this invita-
ton answered, and does each one
have to send present, or Is a
present from the entire group suf-
ficient7
Answer: Such an invitation Is
usually answered verbally-and the
bridegroom keeps approximate
count. A present Is always sent
by the group as whole. Usually
It Is a piece of silver. Sometimes
sterling, sometimes plated ware.
In either case all the signatures
of the givers often are engraved
on the gift.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-26
CO-DESIGNER WAS
FIRST A PHYSICIST

The Museum of Modern Art and
a department store call this and
other prize winning furniture "Or-
ganic" and they're pretty proud of
all of it. Mrs. Hatfield rejects
Organic too, because, she says,
Il doesn't tell much).
Ideas submitted in the contest
ranged from plans for a dining
room to plans for outdoor living.
Thirteen first-prize designs were
chosen, and the store had them
manufactured. It's about the first
time a museum and a group of
merchants have co-operated 10
bring together the independent
artist. who thinks he knows both
what the customer wants to do
with something, and how it ought
to look, and the manufacturer
who produces that something in
quantity.
Mrs. Hatfield said the mechani-
cal parts of the one-room furni-
ture came from her colleague,
Craig. He was a physicist before
he started designing. The two de-
signers would sit and talk about