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Milford chronicle., 1941-12-26
CHURCHES In MILFORD
THE CHURCH OF GOD
Second & Pear SITS. North Milford
EutIIer T.. Painter. Pastor

Sunday, December %.
COME TO OUR REVIVAL
Hear the message of Salvation
Inspiring Music
Gospel Preaching
Experience Spiritual renewal
Bible instruction : :"
Wonderful Fellowship
Rev Luther e. Painter, the pas
tor, is conducting the revival meet
ings each evening, except Satur-
day at 1880 o'clock.
Come! Bring your friends!
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-26

Sharp and Mrs. George Chappell
spent Tuesday in Milford shopplnsl
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker of
New Castle spent the weekend of
December l8 with Mrs. Bakers
parents; Mr.. and Mrs. John Hitch.
Wishing you all a Happy New
Year.
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-26
CCRIBB LIE G
- BY R0BT. II. YERKEs ~

Well, Hitler has really started to
give the German people an inkling
Of just what has happened in the
frozen fastness OF Soviet Russia,
How the mightiest military machine
ever built by man has been first
stalled and then rerouted back to
the Reich by what Hitler often
called the filthy peasants of the
Tundra. just how Hans and Fritz
and 20 odd other million inhabitants
of greater Germany are going to
take this first and terrible defeat
remains to be seen. 1t is certain,
however, that the Fuerher's pres
tige has suffered damaging blow.
f-/-fi>
The infidel japs started their all
out attempt to take the Philippines
this week, using so transports with
from $4,000 to 100000 men, protect
ed with naval units and planes.
Latest reports disclose that the ma
tive Philippine troops and units of
the U. s, Army, using tanks and ar
tillery, are blasting the Nipponese
at Will, and according to General
Macarthur, supreme commander of
the q. s. land forces in the Far East
the situation is developing favor
ably for the Allies
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Returning home, the people of
Milford are showing more interest
in the civilian defense plans, al
though there is still not enough per-
sons signed up to carry out the
program 1009o Let's not wait until
the enemy is overhead, but work
now to prepare for this expected
emergency.
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The local postoffice was never
buster than during the Christmas
rush, and we want to extend our
congratulations to Postmaster May
hew and his competent staff for the
efficient manner in which they hand
led this unprecedented delnge Of
mail. On Monday alone there were
$4,000 cancellations at the local
Office.
nm
One outstanding contribution to
the cause of national defense was
the filling of the Army, Navy and
Marine Corp Blood Banks" in rec
ord time Milford had a share in
this program, which was skflifuily
administered locally by Mrs. VIII
liam Marshall, who worked long
and hard TO make the people Of this
city Blood" conscious.
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A bright spot in an otherwise
tagging civilian defense program is
the formation Of First Aid classes
here under the capable direction of
Mrs. Joseph ]. Pearce, and Miss
Sara E. Grier. The quota for the
women's class set originally at rs
has had to be increased and each
day more local women, anxious to
become an integral part Of the ma
tion's defense structure, offer their
services. While this writer hopes
the time will never come when
these good women will be called
upon to exercise their talent, it is
indeed comforting to know that
right here in Milford, there is a
corps Of women, who are becoming
daily more proficient In knowledge
and methods Of first aid
mn
Happy New Year, dear readers,
and we hope that 1912, will see the
enlightened nations of the world
triumph over the despotic hordes Of
oxyfI
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-26

Returning home, the people of
Milford are showing more interest
in the civilian defense plans. al
though there is still not enough per-
sons signed up to carry out the
program 10035. Let's not wait until
the enemy is overhead, but work
now to prepare for this expected
emergency.
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-26

Happy New Year, dear readers,
and we hope that 1912, will see the
enlightened nations of the world
triumph over the despotic hordes Of
evil
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Reports On Child
Health Clinics
Held During 1910
State Officer Says 1880
Youngsters Were Exam
ined In Counties Last Year

In connection with the ap-
preaching observance Of Child
Health Day, a report recently was
issued by the bureau of child
hygiene of the State Department
of Health on the services of the
department, day by day, for
young children throughout the
counties during 1910.
AS part Of these services, over
1880 children were given COM
plete health examinations by ply
sicians with special experience in
the needs Of young children, and
their mothers were advised as to
follow-up care. The examinations
were made at child health confer
ences held under the auspices of
the bureau of child hygiene and
the county health departments.
The children ranged in age
from babies having their first ex-
perience at these conferences to
youngsters ready to start school
Of the total, 8,571 were white
and 1897 colored. There were
$500 under a year old; over
$500 from one to four; and near
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Hank and the Draft

The Detroit Tigers are worth third
place nomination. Even though Dick
Bartell and Charley Gehringer may
not repeat their 1910 performance,
the Tigers can look to Eric McNair
and Frank Croucher. Hank Green
berg and Rudy York could make q
grammar school team dangerous.
The Tigers can only hope that the
draft doesn't nab Hank too soon.
They need his batting power too
much.
The Chicago White Sox rate no
better than fourth place. But Man.
ager Jimmy Dykes is extremely
fond Of upsetting applicants.
The Red Sox should lead the Sec
ond division clubs, followed by St.
Louis, Philadelphia and Washington.
It is not likely, though, that the
clubs will cooperate to that extent
Indeed, 1t IL entirely probable that
a first-division team will be forced
to swap places with one Of the latter
four clubs before the season has
ended.
Proving, all over again, the fulfill
ty Of long range guesses.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

ly $500 from five to six years old.
DR.. ]. H. M. Knox, Jr., chief
of the bureau of child hygiene,
said that the aim of the confer
ences is to prevent sickness and
to advise mothers how children
may be kept well. An effort is
also made to discover conditions
that might develop into a serious
handicap, if allowed to run on.
Nearly one-third of the chill
dren-over 4,200-were free from
conditions requiring special atten-
ton. Over 3,5OO-nearly $500
white and over TOO colored-
needed dental care. Tonsils and
unfavorable conditions of the nose
and throat came in for special
consideration for 1883 white chill
dren and 1000 colored. Nearly
100000 white and 636 colored
were underweight or showed
other signs Of Embarrassment,
and special advice was given to
mothers as to nutritional needs
and food habits of the children.
Protection against diphtheria
bod hao,1 nao.loctad FOR. ono ont nf
every six-1601 white and 638
colored; and nearly one-third-
3,179 white and 1,133 colored, had
not been vaccinated against small
pox. The Importance of having
children protected against these
diseases was explained to mothers,
and clinics were arranged in a
number of places for children for
whom the services of family ply
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

Gene Sarazen had his best years
from 20 to 81, so that his average
stood at 26.
We've had 20-year-old winners in
Ouimet and Sarazen," Corcoran
said, land others in their high
thirties. Sarazen also tied for the
title at 80. Vardon was close to so
when he won his last start. But
you'll find that % is close to peak
FORM"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Speaking Of
SPORTS
BY ROBERT MeSHANE
ReIeo.sd By Ws.lsrn Nsw.popsr Union

aIIiIlHIlIlIlllllIIllllllllllllllllIIlIIlIIIi
THE Cincinnati Reds will win the
4 National league pennant, fol-
lowed closely by the Brooklyn Dodg-
ers, and the New York Yankees will
nose out the Cleveland Indians for
top honors in the American league.
At least that seems to be the con-
sensus among the nations sports
writer's. Four hundred of them, pick
ing the pennant races for . recent
issue of national magazine, named
the Yanks and Reds with the Dodg-
ers and Indians runners-up. The
Cards and the Red Sox were given
third place.
However, if you disagree with that
early season analysis, forget it. You
can find any number of authoritative
representations more nearly in line
with your own thoughts on the SUBJ
ject.
For instance, one Chicago sports
writer picks the Cubs to win the
1941 National league race ahead of
at least two better teams, possibly
three. His reasoning is a bit tricky,
but believers in sun spots, ground
hog shadows and democracy will
have no trouble grasping the situa-
ton. He points out that the Cubs
have won the pennant every three
years, beginning in 1929. And they
haven't won since 1888. Hence it's
their year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

Jim Corbett was 26 when he stopped
John L. Sullivan, then fat and IS.
Gene Tunney was 20 when he won
from Dempsey.
among Fighters
Dempsey was at his best the year
he beat Willard. Tunney came along
more slowly. Tvnney retired be-
fore he came to what he might have
been.
Jess Willard, a freak, was well
over 30 when he whipped Jack John
son. Fitz was around IS when he
stopped Jim Corbett.
But think you'll find the average
age Of fighting greatness close TO 70
or ~ years. A. ~ Cobb puts II
this Ii the meeting point q ex-
perience and youth. The physical
qualities have been retained and
have also received an added hard
ness. There Il more stamina 70
work with, and just ~ much speed.
As recall 1t, Bill Tilden was 20
when he won his first national tennis
championship at Forest Hills and
mopped up at Wimbledon. Til
den can stin play every stroke
known to the game. But the legs
and the eyes are years away from
their prime.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Sport Shorts

q. Stan Hack Of the Chicago Cubs
was the hardest man in the National
league TO double up last season. He
hit into only three double plays.
q The University Of Georgia beat
Auburn 80 to in the opening South.
eastern conference baseball game
this year.
q Florida reaped a record revenue
of $2,402,773 from pari-mutuel bet
ting this past winter season-$33, 0O6
Of which will 60 to each Of the
states 81 counties.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

is still in fine physi-
cal shape; the main
sign of passing
years is thinning
hair, just a trifle
gray. But he can
still hunt from dawn
to darkness and
take you around
some fairway at a
hectic pace.
Jack Dempsey
won the main title
ut the age Of "A. So
did Tim InfRrfaa
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
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I5od1!i4a

TN POUNDING down Georgia turf
I again with one Tyrus Raymond
Cobb, the discussion came up re-
garding the best winning year or
years Of an athlete career.
Freddie Corcoran, tournament
manager Of the P. G. A. and a mas
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

ter Of statistical
lore, had just dis
covered tn at the
winnin 6 avera &c
age for professional
golf stood at %
years, or in that inn
mediate neighbor-
Bobby Jones' win
ming span ran from
81 to %. But it was
at % that he had
his gre test and
n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Cubs for Fourth?

From here on the going is even
more muddled. But right now the
Cubs look good for fourth place, fol-
lowed by the Giants, Pirates, Bees
and Phillies.
The American league race should
be one of the most exciting in years.
The Yankees and Indians promise
to make it close fight-both teams
are set for great season.
All in all, the Yanks are well bal
anced. The Outfield combination,
consisting of Joe Di Maggie, Char
ley Keller, George SeIIxirk and Tom
my Heinrich, would make any man
ager deliriousIy happy. Bill Dickey
is a top notch receiver and a threat
at the plate.
The Indians are at disadvantage
in that their hopes are based largely
ON the arm of one man-Bob Teller
Manager Peckinpaugh figures him to
win between Is and 80 games. Re-
move him from the lineup through
injury or by the draft and the In
dians would be little more than just
another ball club.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

sicians were not available. Near
ly $4,000 follow-up home visits
were paid by public health nurses
from county health departments
in connection with these services.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Two Good Reasons

Maybe there's something to his
belief. The Cubs won with the best
team in the league in 1929 and 1882.
But in 1885 and 1888, Lady Luck was
the most important person on the
club roster.
Then, too, the Cardinals are get
ting the nod in several quarters.
They need only pitching to justify
any claims made for them, and
some observers are becoming more
optimistic about that department.
Going into this season we're of the
opinion that the defending champion
Reds are due to repeat in the Ma
tional league without too great a
struggle.
And we'll string along with the
Cardinals for second place, though
the Dodgers will have considerably
more to say about this than our
selves. The ST. Louis outfield is the
best in the league, boasting such
willing and capable workers as Ter
ry Moore, Enos Slaughter, Don
Padgett, Ernie Koy and Harry
Walker.
The Dodgers are the question mark
of the senior circuit. DOlph Camilli
and Cookie" Lavagetto are a cou-
pie of aged performers who aren't
expected to be- Of any great future
service. But Joe Medwick looks
stronger than ever and young "Pe-
wee" Reese is a whirlwind short
stop, strong at the plate and light
ming on the bases.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Eyes Important

"And don't forget" Bill said some
time ago. "the eyes can't be over
looked. They are more important
than most camp followers under.
stand"
There have been exceptions, but
II You look back you'll find that 26
or ~ has been the golden year Of
competition, especially where speed
and stamina count.
Willie Hoppe, beyond so. is still a
marvel. but Willie doesn't have to
use his legs where speed is needed
--and that's important.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
For Baseball

For Baseball
my two best years." Cobb said,
were 1911 and 1912, when l was
rs and q years DID,"
The records proved this. In 1911
Cobb batted .42O, scored I47 runs
and stole SO bases. In 1912 Cobb
batted .410 and stole 81 bases. In
1915 Cobb stole So bases, which is
more than the entire cast of two ball
clubs will steal today.
When I was around 49, Ty said,
II had the experience that comes
from eight years of play-I started
at 18-and I also had the spring of
youth. At that age the eyes and
legs are still young. The reflexes
work perfectly. AS l got a few
years older noticed that while
could run about as fast as ever,
couldn't start as fast And the start
is big part of speed"
In those two big years Cobb piled
up AIS hits. And starting speed
was a big factor in this total.
There have been a lot Of ball
Players" Ty added, ''who got bet
ter as they grew older. But the av-
erage winning year is still around
rs. Walter johnson had many great
years. But his best season was in
1913 when, as l dimly recall it, Wal
ter won 36 games and had an earned
run average of 1.09 Think of that!
And he won those SO games with a
weak-hitting club that rarely got him
many runs. In 1918 johnson was
just 26 years old. had to hit
against him then and / know what
he had. No one before or since has
ever had such terrific speed. You
knew a fast ball was coming, but
that didn't help a lot. 1t was too
fast"
So there you have Ty Cobb and
Walter Johnson with the age of 26.
pointing to their twin peaks.
Bob Teller, now %, should be a
40 game winner at 26, if the same
average holds up.
Cobb is now moving on to his fifty
fifth birthday. The Georgia Peach
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12

course. wept 10 be leaving all
her dear, dear friends for two
weeks.
But they threw rice and
shoes and confetti and finally
got rid of her. II was A most
hilarious wedding and at last
II was time TO take their
wedding cake and leave
AT the best moment every
one felt sad II was terrible
to think that Miss Phoebe.
such a good cook. such a born
wife, should have missed this
last chance to get married. II
was sad to leave her alone
among the debris of someone
=else,S wedding feast
A number Of Them urged
her to come and have supper
with them. so she wouldn't
feel let down and lonely with
even Miss Turner gone. But
she refused every one of them,
saying cheerfully that after
all the excitement II would
10 her good 10 SIT down by
herself.
The funny part OF il was
that her face vas aS radiant
as if she had been the bride
Nobody paid much attention
10 Mrs. Jane when she kept
shifting that they might have
known one lone. dySpeptic.
bachelor wasn't a big enough
family for Miss Phoebe.
Mondays short story: "Nice
Kitty" by Anthony Rud,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12

brain for a while and then from
one ductless gland to the other.
Now the term is 'pscho-
biology-the whole mass makes
the personality Your hand and
IRIS functions have Just a. much
to do with personality as part
of your brain.
AS you train your hand to do
Skillful things, the process CON
ditions certain cells in your
brain This is reflected in your
pride and the sparkle OF your
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12

iEN-aer the things how does he act? Make clean
and start over? Or he add the incident his everengen
list of Secret Grudges upon
Being Sorry Hmself-and go around saying
how everybodys picking him?
Interesting anglesyoH'pe noticed dealing
with humans haven't you? differently they take things
How will take the ups downs gamely
them graciousy while fellow Major
Catastrophes
why-you wondershould this infalible of
beings character whether he'll make good
blame merely the proof of
how he feels about hmse the proof Of ne feels about
whole world about his fellow about life itself,
WE'RE AS BIG AS OUR OWN ABILITY TO GIVE AND
TAKE---AND OuR- SUCCESS OR FAILURE DEPENDS ON
OUR ABILITY TO GET OUT OF OUR OWN WAY
NO ONE help making mistakes No possibly hope
~ escape crticism-both unarB big
unusually BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT IT
IS RELATIVELY UNIMPORTANT.
Ii hurts fal.Btt- possibly mean much
the worried hurried people this
human Of varied interests and curiosity should permit
much TO himself If he does permit much will
FOR NO MAN WILL BE GIVEN A UNIVERSE TO RULE
WHO GETS ALL FUSED UP OVER HIS HANGNAT.
reaction blame-to and the other
fellows the deepest including
YOURSELF.
syndics Inc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12
BACHELOR DINED

One day MIR. Brown, the
plumber. a lean. dySpeptic old
bachelor # ever there was
one fixed leaky pipe for
Miss Phoebe. And then Mrs.
Jane. who lived next door
actually saw him all dressed
up and gong TO Miss Phoebe'S
for dinner the following Sun
day.
Everyone had often heard
Mr.. Brown complain that the
ComStock diner by the station
gave him Indigestion but il
took Miss Phoebe TO think OF
inviting him 10 a meal.
Next day Mrs. Jane dropped
over and learned that Mr
Brown ate shrimp cocktail
clam chowder, roast pork and
chocolate cake without getting
the slightest pain.
Archly Mrs. Jane suggested
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12
SCoFE AT ROMANCE

Everybody ScOffed al Mrs
Jane for seeming romance.
I,-uas- isl Miss Phoebe :
kindness and Mrs. Jane was
Just imagining things. OF
course. il would be awfully
nice # Miss Phoebe got mar
RED, and if any one could fat
ten up Mr. Brown, she could.
But after all
Then surprising ] V. Mr..
Brown not only went 10 Miss
Phoebe's for dinner. but ne
began taking the two ladies
10 church fairs and >upperS.
Il was probably Miss Phoebe :
idea 10 cheer Miss Turner up
a bit. bur Miss Turner actually
made herself a lavender dress
and wore IL instead OF her
mourning.
II was really quite quaint
10 see the two maiden ladies.
Miss Phoebe. stout and Smll-
ing, and Miss Turner. frail
and pathetic, trotting around
with that funny old bachelor
for their escort.
People began Joking about
how Mr.. Brown would soon be
moving into Miss Phoebe's
spare bedroom.
When Mr. Brown had his
house painted inside and out
and built hay window for
house plants, II began 10 look
serious At sewing circles
and bridge parties. too-they
began discussing just what
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12
Daily Short Story

that the way 10 mans heart
was through his stomach But
Miss Phoebe only laughed
"He certainly did enjoy his
food. she said.
I'VE were glad Ia give the
poor, lonely man a good home
cooked meal" Miss Turner
sighed.
1T WAS Miss Turner'S
chocolate cake ne liked the
best" Miss Phoebe tried to
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12
EYES ALWAYS RED

Sometimes out OF pity. some
family asked Miss Turner 10
a meal blt thea hrnathed a
sigh of relief when she went
I'm all alone in the world"
Miss Turner was forever
lamenting
Her faded eyes were al
ways trimmed with red As II
she wept frequently She
was still wearing mourning
for some distant relative who
died 10 years ago.
Miss Turner's sinus i'm
proved al Miss Phoebe :. but
II never seemed 10 get well
enough for her 10 go back to
her house bl the creek.
Weeks. months and then
whole year passed. II began
to look as if-She would stay
with Miss 2 b o. he parma
nentlN. The ioMnsfolk began
fpiiIng each other il was nice
the two women had each
other for company
Thin and fiat Chested by
nature, Miss Turner actually
began taking on a little
weight Miss Phoebe : ViSi-
Tors seemed 10 brighten her
up. too. II was probably
Miss Phoebe's suggestion. but
Miss Turner even made a
& r a d uation dress for the
Bigges girl whose family were
so p5OT.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12
MISS PHOEBE'S FAMILY

DEOPLE wond ered why
Il Miss Phoebe never mar
ried. She was stout and gray
ing now, but in her young
days she must have been
pretty-with that quick smile
Of hers. She was a grand
cook. such a motherly soul.
and Jolly. 100. Not a bit like
an old maid.
NO, never married. she
would laugh But I figure l
have larger family than
most people"
And she had even before
Miss Turner came and STAYED.
She was Aunt Phoebe 10 half
the town. She was always
taking care OF some young
wife's baby for an afternoon
on giving a tea party for
chattering flock OF z and s.
year old girls.
In her dining room she kept
a jar filled with cookies for
the youngsters who were al
ways dropping in, At every
high school graduation she
was the special guest of some
boy or girl, proud as the
parents themselves.
Only a motherly heart like
hers would have made her IN
Vite Miss Turner for a visit.
Nobody else would have
taken in that doleful creature
though they all knew the
dampneSS IN her house by the
creek gave her bad sinus
trouble.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-12

probably make in life? There's way of tell
JUST WATCH HOW He ACTS WHEN
HE'S IN TIE WRONG.
Never mind MS charm at other times
.. his seeming courage and shrewdness,
strength and popularity. Wait until he's
Numbered gone to sleep on some job and
been caught with the goods
THEN CHECK HIS REACTION.
For that reaction will reveal to you
the caliber Of that human, and his chances
Of success more surely than the smartest
psychiatrist.
What's his (or herr first thought when
caught in a lam? Is he concerned for the
work he was supposed 10 do-worried over
the damage he may have done or the
trouble he may have caused those with
whom he's associated
maybe ne isn't as noble as all
that Few Of US are. But how about ms
attitude toward himself? VIII he frankly
admit he's at fault and take the blame.