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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-02

were getting further and further off 40
the trail of destruction moved on.
You must imagine this in Sutton
Place, New York, or some old street in
Philadelphia. All the houses here are
early 18th century except this SOLITARY
block of flats where live. Such old con-
structions do not stand much chance.
Within few minutes as we watched
through grim holes which were once win
dows, A. R. P. and fire-fighters came in
orderly squads and began sweeping the
roadway for passage for fire engines
and ambulances. Fires had started little
farther on.
1t was all very gaunt and terrible, but
somehow there was no depression in the
atmosphere, though there was a frightful
smell of gunpowder.
Almost we felt exhilarated and excited
that we too had had this experience. All
our windows but one were out
A blast is the oldest thing solitary
unbroken window had let through de-
straetien- in narrow, straight tine,
smashing to atoms clean cut strip of my
collection of green Bristol glass After q
little while we got so cold, we went back
to our beds, and slept soundly until 8 in
the morning. Our friends did not return
to us again.
On looking out at 8 o'clock, the street
appeared almost tidy and respectable,
and by 10, men came into the flats and
boarded up all the windows so that we
did not catch cold The electric light and
wires were working also. No one was
killed in our garage; they had gone home.
But some men and women were buried
under ruins Of houses nearby and. alas,
many were dead.
But the spirit Of the people is beyond
belief. So accustomed are we to all this
bombing that only one friend rang up
casually, asking, if was still alive,
would / come out to lunch.
Such is London Oh, how | pray we
shall win soon, and you won I have these
terrors tool Because the crashing of New
York's tall buildings would be too fright
full to think about.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-02

air seemed quivering; can I describe it
in any other way. Everything appeared
unreal. l turned on the light and stimuli
taneously, my maid and I started up in
our beds.
Horrible explosions burst all around
us and there came one sizzling sound,
high, high up, straight overhead. l had
time to think before the bomb reached
earth-"In another moment, we shall
be in eternity"
The strange part is that l felt no fear
whatever, and my maid cried out, al
most gaily-she is as brave as lion
"0h, Madam, we've got it now!" While
Tiger rubbed himself affectionately
against my feet
I said aloud, God will take care Of
us" and suddenly there appeared to be
a slight change in the aim of the ap-
preaching missile, for instead of coming
upon us in a direct hit, it swerved and
completely destroyed our garage, which
is about 20 ) ards further, along the flats.
That side of the block crumpled, and
all windows were torn from their frames
and blown in; the noise of the bomb
reaching its object was too strange and
horrible. A dreadful crunching sound
with no resiliency or echo.
But the actual shock to us was nil.
Our walls swayed and the air seemed to
contract. There was a fearful smashing
of glass and cracking of woodwork. The
electric light was instantly extinguished
and there we stood, for few seconds, in
pitch darkness.
! dared moi turn on my torch because
even that light might show through
broken windows. My maid CROPPED to me,
and together we made our way into the
bedroom and crept behind the still hang
ing blackout curtains.
Rapid explosions we're still happen
ing at houses perhaps a hundred yards
further off.
Fourteen explosive bombs fell within
an area of 500 yards square.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-02


don I go down into shelter because
my apartment is on the first floor and
has il il one narrow windowless passage
leading to my bedroom. The walls are
brick and concrete with steel girders sup
porting them This is supposed to be as
safe as anything can be.
have very comfortable mattress on
the floor. with plenty of pillows. 1t is
made up with sheets and blankets like a
real bed Oh, the treat of this At my feet
sleeps my great red Persian cat, Tiger.
He thinks bombs and guns are vulgar,
noisy things and takes no notice Of them.
Ny maid sleeps in an alcove beyond
Othe servant are safe downstairs
Every right feel grateful that my
toes are not irriiaied with tl.kly .igS ike
50 man, Of ny friends and 1ont We
TO wear a wruhkled. heavy siren suit,
but can stick 10 my soft silk nghtguwn. 4
! have put up little brackets on the
wall to hold my books and torch and any
other things | might want in the night,
and have conveniently placed lights to
read by.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-02

So, generally my maid and I sleep like
tops. and are only dimly conscious Of that
fearful din going on above US.
Anti aircraft guns begin soon after
the sirens have sounded-about s o'eloek
or earlier.
On a really wicked night, winged
dragons seem rushing across and across
the sky. The ominous thump, thump of
engines approaching and the receding
roar Of great guns going on continuously
is unimaginable.
We all know that death is there, per-
haps for US, perhaps for others. But
there has come over this old England
some queer spiritual Influence II really
is as if angels have administered an
inodyne Of quiet. steadfast, calm, affect
ing the whole country.
| have yet to hear any tales Of panic
or terror
To 60 on with my story of being in a
building actually bombed VAN
was sleeping rather restlessly that
particular night because the noise was
worse than usual, when it became simply
hellish. and | woke up about a. m. The
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-02
lHlIp YlliiYUlE3k HlIzYuRI117Y4:3
SII|QIl}aY Dramatic Letter
1llR241 t{R12R!IIl Friends

The last time wrote about communal sleeping Well,
that paheticaly comic picture wasn't itf But what
going to tell is comic at all It's about actually being
bombed myself
The strange thing that although cannot out into the
street without seeing evidence of destruction and many of your
friends have given descriptions of their experiences yet when
happens to strange Ind not what you imagined all
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
FISHERS DISTRICT
Near Greenwood

Miss Lois Todd, U. 8. Navy nurse
of Chelsea, Mass, has been trans
ferred to Quafitico, Va, which brings
her nearer home as she was form
erly from here. With her was trans
ferred a nurse friend and doctor
with whom she worked, making the
change much more pleasant. She
made the trip from Massachusetts, by
way of Baltimore, spending some
time there with her aunt and uncle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Kelley, before
assuming her duties in Quantico.
Mrs. Wilson Cannon of Bridgeville
has returned to her home after spen-
ding the past two weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard zott
where she has been recovering from
an operation Of the throat Mrs. Cam
non is much improved.
Mrs. Elma Lloyd returned home
on Sunday after an indefinite visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Hill and
family of Philadelphia. -
Mrs. J. w. Rust spent Saturday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. John Todd
OF Greenwood. Mrs. Todd is. recov-
iering from the flu and bronchitis.
George Lowe of Denton and Mr..
and Mrs. John Fisher were. recent
guests of Mr. and Mrs. s. F. Collision
who have each been victims Of the
flu but are able to be out again.
We are glad to report Miss Re-
gina Bundy much improved after
being a victim of the flu.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Young of
Centreville were dinner guests OF
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. l. P.
Morris on Wednesday,.
Many from this community paid
their last tributes of respect to
George E. Morris on Wednesday, who
passed away after several months of
suffering. Funeral services were held
at the Foyer Funeral Home and in
terment made in Hollywood ceme-
terry
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Biddle and
family of Townsend and Mr. and Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
OCEAN VIEW.

The revival services held at Bethe
Methodist Church on Sunday nigh
were impressive. There was quite al
interest shown and manifested by
those present. These services com,
meneed on Sunday, February 2, and
will continue each. night for two
weeks, Providence permitting.
Rev. ]. E.. Parker, the minister
will deliver impressive and stirring
sermons every night.
The Campbell Sisters have been
engaged to sing and will inspire ev-
eryome who is privileged to come
and hear them. You are invited to
come and cooperate with us in these
services.
The Holy Spirit directed us and led
the congregation, together with our
minister and gospel singers on Sum
day night, in a closer fellowship and
deeper experience with our Lord
and Saviour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hudson
had as their guests on Sunday their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall Hud-
son Of Millsboro and Mrs. Elizabeth
Manly and Emory Hudson of Will
mington. They gave their daughter,
Elizabeth, a surprise in observing
her birthday this month. A cake with
candles was placed on the dining ta-
BILE in her honor.
Capt and Mrs. George Chase mo-
tored from Lewes and visited Mr..
and Mrs. Norman E. Calhoun recent
".
Miss Mabel Holt spent the week.
end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence B. Holt and sister, Doro-
thy Holt. Miss Mabel is studying
vocal music at Linden Hall Academy
in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Lizzie Marvel of Millville
visited her aunt, Mrs. Clara Pusey
on Friday. II
Mrs. Lille H. Belts and daughter,
Mrs. Edward Hickman, of this town
and Mrs. Laura Hudson of Selbyville
motored to Lewes on Sunday after
noon and visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
wood Lynch.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Some Of the garments are on dis
play in the show case in the school
lobby.
Goshen Methodist Church News
Next Sunday morning at 1880 o.
clock, Boy Scout Sunday will be OBJ
served. Rev. Joseph B. Vaughn,
member OF the troop committee, will
bring the message The Boy Scouts
will take part in the service. Music
will be rendered by the Jubilee Choir
under the leadership of Harold King
and Donald Clendaniel, accompanist.
At the church school service at 1l:45
a. m, Miss Bertha Jones, member OF
the committee of superintendency,
will lead the worship service. Come,
spend this hour in worship and study.
At $3.50 p. m, the young people
will continue the study What Shall
We Do On Sunday? with Louise
Hurley and Evelyn Mcgee as leaders.
All young people are invited. At 1880
o'clock the evening service will be
held. Close Sunday by attending the
evening worship service.
Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock
the monthly meeting of the Woman's
Society Of Christian Service will
meet at the church. Miss Eva Smith,
president, will preside. Each mem
ber who has not already handed in
her pledge card is asked to do so.
Reports will be given by each circle
leader. A new one composed of
young women of the church is being
organized with Mrs William McDan=
iel, leader. This will be the fifth
circle. Already more than IS women
have joined this organization.
Margaret Anne, infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Vaughn, was
christened at the parsonage by DR.. !
Walter A. Hearn. recently when he
came to preside at the quarterly con-
ference.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

I
John Kunsman and assistants have
been painting at the home of Chas
Steele in town.
Death came suddenly to Mrs. EN-
ma Hastings on Friday afternoon at
her home in Muddy Neck. She suffer-
ed stroke on Friday morning, from
which she never recovered. Funeral
services were held from the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Givens. on
Monday afternoon. She leaves a hus-
band and two sons, Earl and Orlan-
do Cooper by her first husband and
Mrs. Hazel Givens and Mrs Maud
Cooper, her two daughters survive
The Loyal Workers Sunday school
class held their annual dinner on
Wednesday iii the church room of
Bethel Churc hat O'clock. Thirty
six persons enjoyed this Fellowship
together at a turkey dinner with all
the hxin's
The table looked festive with red
candles, surrounded with running
cedar, various colored napkins, dec
GRATED the tables. The favors were
miniature baskets, containing mirts.
Addresses were made by Rev. ]. e.
Parker and Superintendent Thomas
E. Hickman. Mrs. Vernon Cobb was
the chairma nand Mrs. Ebe David
son the teacher. .
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Raw, the lat
ter was the former Carrie Truitt,
who lived here several years ago. but
now of Salamanca, N. y, motored
here and have apartments with Mrs,
Pefina Townsend, during their stay
here They have attended Bethel
Methodist Church and visited sew
eral friends and relatives while here
on VISIT
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Helm of
Salisbury, Md, and DR.. and Mrs.
George Phillips of Philadelphia
were guests of Capt and Mrs. Alonzo
Evans on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lathbury of
Philadelphia motored here and Wis
tied parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac L.
Bennett in Ocean View.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hudson of
Wilmington, visited his mother, Mrs.
Mary Hudson on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

After the banquet the regular
monthly meeting was held with the
reelection OF officers. Their names
follow: President, Mrs. Naomi
Townsend; vice president, Mrs.
Lena Derrickson: secretary, Mrs.
Carrie Murray; assistant secretary,
Miss Alberta Long; treasurer. Mrs.
Katie Hudson; assistant treasurer,
Mrs. Bessie Nelson.
Prayer meeting was held this
week by Rev. q. T. Bennett
Mrs. Lena Derrickson is on the
sick list also Mrs emma Warren.
Mrs. Ralph Belts and daughter
Peggy have returned home after
spending the past several weeks
with her family at Nassawadox, Va,
during the illness and death of her
father. The community extends its
sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Hudson spent
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. W. Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Sterling and
children of Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Conrad Harmon We're recent dinner
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Coli
son,
Mr., and Mrs. j. w. Rust and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Dearnnan were din
ner guests of Roland Collision and
family Of Odessa on Sunday.
Frank Todd and friend, Miss Lor-
aine Weitz, Of Philadelphia, were re-
cent weekend guests of Mr.. Todd's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Todd OF
Greenwood.
Mrs. Ella Edgell has been quite i'll
the past week but is some improved
at this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
CLARKsVILLE

The annual banquet of the Wo-
mems Division of Christian Service
was held at st. Georges Church on
Wednesday evening, January 29. The
menu was turkey with the fixin's and
plum pudding. There were about 100
present and all report pleasant
time
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

r. Belts Of Millville and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Belts and Peggy were
dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs J. P.
Belts last Sunday.
We are glad to report Mrs. Mary
Ellen West, although 50 years old,
is young enough to walk to the post
offiet which is about one mile from
her home.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

SOME CITIES have great trouble
shoveling snow, but snow is not the
most difficult thing to get rid of.
Indifference to the interests of the
home town is worse than any snow
drifts.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Hot cakes and sausage, most de-
licious breakfast dish can also be
most harmful to the, digestive sys-
tenn if great care is not taken n
their preparation.
Evening star., 1941-09-17

A handy little kit
that contains every
thing necessary for
minor first-aid treat
m ent, including a
first-aid booklet.
Evening star., 1941-09-17

A pleasant-tasting tooth powder
that every one will like. Leaves
the teeth brighter and the breath
gweeter.
Evening star., 1941-09-17

A sturdy, genuine
covhide cover that
will stand lots of
"booting" around.
Double-lined for
even greater pro-
lection.
Evening star., 1941-07-19

the larger piece. The hinge slots
must be cut accurately. They are
y inch deep and IA inches wide.
The 4 Inch pin holes are centered
and drilled through the ends into
the inner shoulders of the slots.
Method Of Fitting Hinges.
The hinges should be cut from
some hard wood, such as maple. for
maximum strength. A piece | inch
thick by III inches wide by inches
long is needed for each hinge. The
pin end is full size, while the strap
is reduced to one-quarter of an inch
in thickness. The end opposite the
pin is pointed, as shown, or given
some other pleasing shape. Long
straps are not recommended be-
cause they will cause the backs to
warp as the weather changes from
dry to humid.
The hinges are set on the backs
with caSein glue. For ease in fin
ishing the backs, however, 1t might
be best to mark off the strap posi-
tions, cover with pieces Of masking
tape and do the gluing after the
work on the backs has been COM
pleted. The hinges are assembled
with quarter-inch dowel pins. A
small amount of glue in the pin
holes will hold them tight. Make
sure, however, that the glue does
not work into the hole in the hinge.
Evening star., 1941-07-19

and the size selected will determine
the dimensions of the binder.
The accompanying illustration
shows a binder for u by IA inch
leaves, a size which is handy for
newspaper clippings and photo
graphs. The plywood backs extend
beyond the edges of the pages suf-
fciently to protect them and if
cloth reinforcing rings are used
around the holes the book should
last for years.
Quarter plywood is specified
here for the backs of the binder but
any veneered panel or similar thin
wood will do. In fact, beautiful
Job can be done with panels veneered
in fine cabinet woods, such as black
Evening star., 1941-07-19
Star Staff Photo.

purpose; they can be stained and
vanished, or they can be lacquered
in some bright color. Since these
panels are subject to warping. how
ever. anything done to one side
should be done to the other at the
same time.
The backbone of the binder can be
sawed out of 11a-inch stock in
single piece by those possessing
power equipment, or it can be made
as shown in the detail in the lower
left corner of the illustration. The
ring slots are cut in the 3. by inch
rib on 8-inch centers. In the case of
odd-sized leaves, cut these slots on
centers coinciding with the ring
holes. Make the slots narrow to fit
the rings, leaving just enough clear
ance to allow the latter to turn
easily.
The rib is attached to the back
bone with wood screws or with
casein glue. spacing it a half inch
from each end and centering it on
Evening star., 1941-07-19
By JULIAN STARR, Jr.

Two metal snap rings, some scraps
of wood and a little careful hand
work are needed to make this at
tractive permanent binder for
looseleaf scrapbook The pinch
snap rings may be difficult to find
but many of the better stationery
stores stock them. The packages of
leaves are available in several sizes
Evening star., 1941-07-19

walnut, bird's-eye maple or figured
mahogany. Modern effects can be
achieved with some of the colorful
plastic sheets available in certain
craft supply shops. In the case of
plastic sheets the hinge attachment
should be made with short screws,
set in from the underside.
Details Of Construction.
The plywood panels can be COW
cred with leather, printed fabric or
and other material suitable for this
Evening star., 1941-07-19

about any of the products de-
scribed above, write Mr.. Munsey,
in care of The Star, and inclose
a stamped, self-addressed enve-
Iope.
Evening star., 1941-07-19

Note-For further informa ton
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1941-11-28
Ve1ky Los.
Francouzsky napsal XAVIER DE MONTEPIN. Pelozn KAREL KADNER

notare Davida S pane Jouber-
tenn; videlas jej mimo to jeste
nekdy?"
"Nikdy; toliko nyni dvakra-
tie zde u vas"
"Vis, re ma syna?"
Klara zbledla.
Strach a nevyslovna 1zkost
svfraly il prsa.
"Nev6dela jsem to-" septala
tise.
"Znas vsak mladeho muze,
jenz zove Sc Leopold Joubert?"
"Jakze?" zvolala d1vka S
hrGzou. Leopold Joubert jest
jeho synem?"
"Ano."
90 matinko, matinko, ne
mluvte mi nikdy o Leopoldu
Joubertovi!"
"Proc ne?"
"Ponevadz jest mi protiv-
nym opovrhuju jim! =. .
Jest to bfdnik, jenz mne hnus-
nym zp1sobem pronasledoval a
lurazel. jelikoz vedel, re jsem
chuda a re nemam ochrany."
"Jen Sc upokoj, drahe d1te,
poslys mne -. muslin, ano mu-
sim s tebou promluviti O synu
pana Placida Jouberta."
eco pax mi jeste chce? f.
Nenf dosti ma tom, re mne jiz
dvakrate al k smrti urazil! -. T..
Poprve chtel 81 mne koupiti a
pax chtel mi udelati nas1l1 49,.
ISlyste, matinko, a pax sudte."
Klara chvej1c1 Sc rozcilenim,
vypravela matce vse. co byla
zazila.
"Pochopfte nynf zajiste, re
nemohu slyseti bez hr1zy a os-
klivotsi jeho jmeno," pravila.
"Miluje tie, drahe dfte, a las
ka omluv1 ledajaky jinak ire
.stuhodny poklesek miluje
te .cinf pokani -. a ty mu
zajiste odpustis -"
"Nikdy! -"
"Pak jest pc vsem, nebot
podm1nka, jiz klade Joubert.'
"Nuze? 49,"
"Jest, abys Sc staIa choti
Leopoldovou."
"Jakze!" zvolala zdesene
Klara a ~vyskocila jata nahlou
hrGzou. ga mela bych Sc staff
jeho zenoui Ne! Ne! =. Tot
nemozne! -. Nikdy nestanu Sc
chot1 Leopolda Jouberta
Nikdy, nikdy, nikdy! ..."
"Kdo niue v tvem start ru-
citi "a budoucnost, drah6 di-
to-" nam1tala slepa. Ones tim
mladfkem pohrdas Ultra
snad budes jej milovati -"
"Nebudu jej nikdy milova-
"Nebudu jej nikdy milovati
zvolala Klara prudce, Memo
hu jej milovati miluji jine-
"Jineho! 49,. re milujes j.
neho?" ptala Sc slecna Pavli-
ma Zarazene.
"Ano, matinko -. mcdowell.
la jsem zatajiti sve zdesenl q
zamlceti sve tajemstvf, jaR
chtela a mela jsem uciniti 49,.
Vim, re jsem vstoupila tim, &c
jsem vas nasla, do jinych pc.
merit 80. Muslin Sc Jim pTizpf
sobiti muslin plniti jine povio.
nosti =. Tehda byla jsem chu
da delnice, jiz Sc caste nedo.
stavalo ami chleba 49,. Memoir
la jsem hledati lasky mim(
sv6j kruh, chtela-li jsem zGsta
tt poctivou -. Myslila jsem, II
'1jsem d1tetem z lidu a milo
vala jsem muze z lidu -. Mi
lovala jsem toho, jenz vysvo
bodil mne z rukou Leopolds
Jouberta, kdyz nemohla jsen
sc mt jiz dele braniti a me
la jsem Jim byti zneuctena :.
Milovala jsem jej 80. miluj
'ljej dosud -. Nebudete-li chit
ii, nebudu nikdy o mem mluvi
tt, matinko; prosfm vas vsak
abyste Wy nemluvila nikdy
tom bfdnfku Leopoldovi -.
div nezemru SUDDEN pri vzpo
mince ma neho!"
Jak jmenuje Sc mlady muz
,|jehoz milujes, ma draha?" pta
la Sc slepa."
"Adrien Couvreur."
"Jest chudy?"
"Ne tax chudy, jake ia -.
-pracuje a prace mu mnoho Wy
nasi."
! "Cfm Sc zamestnava?"
"Jest malfrem dekoraci."
;. "Kde jest?"
:. "Nyni jest v Bordeaux, Cd
vadi pro Grand Theatre botov
: prace zoufa 81 zajiste. Z
- go -z-.