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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
BROWN. ! HITcHENs.s

Miss Anna Lee Brown, daughter
of Otis Brown of Harrington, and
Roland d. Kitchens, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel H. Kitchens of Har-
ringtOn, were married at Asbury
Methodist Church by Rev. Robert
Green, on Saturday, July 25. They
will live in Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

The whole community enjoy
ed the past weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Imly Abbott and Mr..
and Mrs. Thad Hollis, for their
sons, Imly and Thad, came
home after an absence of two
years, Both boys went through
the bombing of Pearl Harbor,
but escaped without. injury.
Now they are back home, and
friends and families have given
them a royal welcome. They re-
turned to their posts in New
York City on Sunday and took
with them. the good wishes of
all for their continued good
luck and happiness.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
TRUITT- REED

Mrs. Cora NJ Truitt, of Over
brook, has announced the marriage
Of her daughter, Miss Leah Alberta
Truitt. to John Preston Reed, Jr.,
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. John Preston
Reed, Sr., of Milton, at the Metho-
dist parsonage near Georgetown
on Sunday, July 10.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

lovely wedding of
- Miss Louise Jordan
Dickens. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. ]. Dickens, of Roxboro,
N. c., and Ensign Wilmer o.
Lankford, 3rd, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. o. Lankford of Kings
Highway, which took place in
that city on Saturday evening,
July 18, at the home of the
brides uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs, Kendall D. Street, in the
presence of the two families.
"A beautiful setting for the GER
emony was arranged in the liv-
ing room before the fireplace,
where palms and Oregon ferns
made a background for the i'm
provised altar and the three
seven branch candelabra,
which bore cathedral candles.
White gladiolas furnished the
floral decorations for the room.
The candles were lighted by
Mr.. Stephen Dickens of Ports
mouth, Va, brother of the
bride. A short musical recital
was played by Mrs. Street be-
fore the ceremony, during
which time Mr.. Street sang "At
Dawning" and "Somewhere A
Voice Is Calling" Miss Mary
Lewis Dickens, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor and
Mr.. Lankford was attended by
his father as best man. Miss
Dickens came to the altar with
her father, who gave her away.
She wore a gown of white
faille with full length train,
long sleeves and sweetheart
neckline. A ruffle of the mate
rial gave the bodice a drop
shoulder effect and a row of
tiny covered buttons extended
from the neckline to the waist.
Her finger tip illusion veil was
held in place by a wreath of
orange blossoms. Her bouquet
was of white roses and garde-
Mas, showered with achelia.
She also carried a white Bible.
Miss Dickens was attired in a
floor length dress of white
crepe, having a tight bodice,
red trimmed. She wore red
slippers and carried red roses.
The bridegroom was in white
uniform. Mrs. Dickens, the
mother of the bride, chose a
gown of Alice blue figured
chiffon. Her corsage was of
red roses. Mrs. Lankford, the
groom's mother. wore a gown
of powder blue with which she
wore a corsage Of gardenias.
Mrs. Street, the aunt of the
bride, wore a gown of pale blue
chiffon. Her corsage was of
briercliff roses. An outdoor
supper was served to the guests
on2the lawn of the Street home,
when Mr.. and Mrs. Dickens
were hosts. A reception follow
ed, the ceremony and a cake
suttihgias is the custom in the
South. The dining room was
decorated in patriotic colors,
1onbring Ensign Landlord. The
5ride was an honor graduate
If, Roxboro High School and is
ilso a graduate of Women's
College of the University Of
Sdrth Carolina this year. Mr..
lankford is a graduate of Mil
ord High School and was grad
lated from University of North
Jaroiina this year. After a
hort twedding trip Ensign
sankford reported for duty at
soston,. Mass, where he will
pend the next six months in
raining at Harvard; University.
b. and Mrs. Lankford, End,
fiss Isabel Lankferd and Mrs.
sabels Walter attended the
tedding. :
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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

s Another wedding of local I'M
terest was that of Miss Hilda
20, Patey; daughter of Mrs.
5LeIah IL. Patey, of PhiIadel-
phia; and Mr.. William Everett
Manlove, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Everett Manlove of Hods-
!. ton The ceremony was per-
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
WEDDINGS
BROWN : KITCHENS

BROWN KITCHENS
The sanctuary Of Asbury Metho-
dist Church, Harrington, was the
scene. of a beautiful wedding Sat
urday evening, July 25, at z O'Clock,
when Miss Anna Lee Brown be-
came the bride of Roland Kitchens.
The ceremony was performed; by
Rev. Robert E. Green and was SOL
ennized within the ehancel before
the altar: amid lighted candles, and
many flowers. The flowers on the
altar were white gladioli and baby
breath. The bridesmaid was Miss
Elizabeth Abbott, of Harrington,
and the best man was Lewis
Price of Harrington. The bride
wore gown of white lace while
the bridesmaids gown was blue.
After the wedding the reception
was held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. David Kitchens of Harrington,
parents of the bridegroom. Miss
Brown is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Odoth Brown, near Harring-
ton, and was a recent graduate of
Harrington High. school. Mr..
also a graduate of Har-
rington High, attended Goldey Col
lege and now is employed by the
Telephone company. Mr.. Kitchens
formerly was employed Z by tele-
phone companysRt Wilmington and
Dover. Their home will be in
Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
STRIPES DEFEAT STARS
IN FIRST GAME OF SEASON
(continusd from First Pass)

I -. KConLIhueu IIUu EISV E1s"
The game was sponsored for the
USO fund and we hope goodly
sum was added to this worthwhile
effort.
The box score;
STARS
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
LOCATES : EMORY.

/ Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Virginia L.
Locates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Locates Of 1Seaford, to Cor
poral Joseph H. Emory, SON OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Emory of Milford.
The wedding took place on Sunday,
July 10, at the parsonage of Rev.
B. M. Johns in Wilmington. The
couple was attended by Sergeant
Wilbur B. Fryling and wife of Sea-
ford. -
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
Obituary
DAVIS

DAVIS
Miss Mary C. Davis, aged, a
years, passed away on Thursday
afternoon, July. %, at the Welfare
Home in Smyrna, She was the
daughter of the late William r. and
Ritha T. Dayis of Milford, Miss
Davis was a member of the Avenue
Methodist Church and its. auxiliary
societies. She is survived by one
brother, George M. Davis of Mil
ford; three nieces, Mrs. Clarence
Cubbage of Milford, Mrs. Ray Van
more, Mrs. Jennie Smythe Of Phila-
delphia, and two nephews, Irvine
johnson of Philadelphia, and Clar-
ence ]. Johnson of Milford. Flu
neral services were held at Lof-
lands funeral parlor Saturday af-
ternoon, Rev. Frank Herson, her
pastor, conducting the services. In
terment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
REID
Mrs. Hannah Marie Reid. died
Saturday, July 25, at her home at
Rising Sun, Kent county, at the
age Of SO, She was the widow OF
Frank Reid and mother of the late
Mrs. Linda Wooden PanZer. Mrs.
Reid was born June 1, 1856, on a
farm near Dubuque, Ia. Her par
ents pioneered to Iowa from Union
town, Pa, in 1852. She was the
second youngest Of family of nine
children. Mr.. and Mrs. Reid lived
a number of years near Milford,
and in 1886 moved to Titusville, Pa.
where the husband died the follow
ing year, and she. subsequently
went to live at Rising Sun. Mrs.
Reid is survived by two -.nieces,
Miss Gertrude Merritt, Dubuque,
Iowa, and Mrs. Florence Larson,
Davenport, Iowa, and nephew,
John Merritt, Chicago. 1nterment
will be in Troy Center Cemetery,
Titusville.
BURRIS
Miss Linda Burris, 80, resident
of Houston for the past 6S years,
died at her home in that town, after
q lingering illness, Tuesday, July
2S. Funeral services will be held
at the Boyer funeral home in Har-
rington, today at 2 P. NJ, in charge
of the Rev. N. C, Benson, pastor Of
Houston Methodist Church. Burial
will be in Hollywood Cemetery,
Miss Burris was the
daughter of the late John w. and
Daugherty Burris and a
sister of the late DR.. Alva Burris
Of Salisbury, Md. She was born
near Millington, Md, moving to
Houston when a girl. Miss Burris
IS survived by brother, E., Frank
Burris. former clerk of the Or
)hans' Court and register in chan
,ery for Kent county, and two
sisters, Mrs. Thomas Spurry of
Trederica, and Mrs. Albert Lofiand
# Houston.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
LoCKERMAN

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah A.
Lockerman, age sc years, of Mil
ton, took place at 2 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon at Zion Methodist
Church, with. interment in the ad-
joining cemetery. Mrs. Lockerman
died Wednesday. July %, at her
late home at Broadkiln River Draw
bridge, near Milton. She had been
in failing health since December z
of last year when she suffered a
heart attack, and on Sunday pre-
ceding her death was stricken with
a stroke of paralysis, and never
rallied. She is survived by four
sons, Samuel and. Leighton, of Mil
ton, Horace of Wilmington, and
Thomas of Denton. Md; three
daughters, Emma and Mae of Mil
ton, and Mrs. Maurice A. Frazier,
Jr., of Dover. one sister, Miss An
ME Young OF. Belfast, Ireland, and
ten grandchildren.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
HURDLE

Mrs. Cornelia Register Hurdle
"a, member Of a prominent Sussex
county family, died on Wednesday
July 29, at her home near Holly
mount, after a long illness. She
was the widow of William T. Hur-
die, well-known farmer, and sister
of the late postmaster, Napoleon
Register of Lewes. Surviving are
a sister, Mrs. Ella Ross, Lewes /;
two brothers, George Register. Bis
.marck, N. D., and Elijah Register
of near Wilmington; one daughter,
Miss Cornelia Hurdle; one son,
William Hurdle, and one grandson,
William T. Hurdle III, all of Holly
mount. Funeral services will be at
the home, Saturday, at 2:30 p. M,
and burial will be in the Lewes
Methodist Cemetery, the Rev. DR..
William Leishman officiating.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
ADAMS

After brief illness, Mrs. Mary
Jones Adams, SO years old, died of
a heart attack Thursday night, July
23, at the home of ]. ]. Brown,
Harrington, where she was en-
ployed as housekeeper.- The Rev.
Thomas Phillips of the Pilgrim
Holiness Church, had charge of
the funeral services which were
held from the Boyer Funeral Home,
Harrington, at o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon. Interment was made in
Todd's Chapel, near Greenwood.
The deceased is survived by one
daughter, LOWE Carroll of Green's
boro, Md, and a ~half-sisterr Mrs.
Lucy Weischadel of near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

Master B. Watson Davis is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. C.. C. Mills In
Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Bunstein
are on a months vacation to Ocean
Grove, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

Mrs. Annie Musgrove who has
been visiting in Washington. D. c.,
has returned home.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

Cathral Smith of Atlanta, Geor-
gia, is visiting his parents.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31

Mrs. Arlie Dickerson and daugh-
ter of Hatboro, Pa, are visiting
friends in Milford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
FIRE DESTROYS
SAW MILL

FIRE DESTROYS SAW MILL
Fire that was discovered about
two O'Clock on Thursday morning
last, totally destroyed the saw-mill
of Samuel Fitzgerald, at P0rters
Bridge, about three miles west of
Rising Sun.
The Community Fire Company
firemen, of this town, responded
quickly to the alarm, but the flames
spread so rapidly through the frame
structure that it was impossible to
save the mill, which was destroyed,
together with the engine, saw-car-
riage, and all other machinery.
The firemen laid long lines of
hose to the Octoraro creek and
played sterams of water on the big
piles of lumber about the mill, and
by good work saved all the finish
ed product and logs outside the mill.
The loss is estimated at between
$1,000 and $4,000, with partial
insurance. The origin of the fire is
not known.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
War Jobs
Hit County
School Stats

The effect of war activities upon
educational. STATS Of the various
Cecil County schools was stressed by
Superintendent H. e. Mcbride at the
board of education meeting at Elk
ton last week.
The superintendent declared his
teaching stats were being disrupted
by many taking better paying jobs
in defense Industries or enlisting in
the armed services and transfers to
other counties.
The educator also cited that the
tire situation and decrease in en-
rollment in many of the schools
was becoming a serious school prob
lem.
The board appointed Joseph R.
Hudick of Philada., to the faculty
of Cecilton High school.
The board has under considera-
ton the consolidation of several
schools during the coming school
year.
AS a result of the Chesapeake
City patrons complaint that dust
and dirt were blowing into their
homes from the recently graded
field at the high school, it was de-
cided to have the grounds treated
with fertilizer and seeded with a
mixture of red clover, oats and
grass seed. This work is to be done
as soon as the weather permits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
Youth Fellowship
Conference

The Wilmington District Metho-
dist Youth Fellowship Winter Con-
ference met on Saturday and Sun
day in New Castle, Del. One hun
bred and fifty young people from
Wilmington, rural New Castle and
Cecil county were in attendance.
Rev. DR.. Frank T. Cartwright Of
the Board of Foreign Missions of the
Methodist church, was the speaker
at the banquet on Saturday evening.
The Rev. John e. French, pastor
of the host church, led the confer
ence worship service Sunday morn
ing. The Rev. Joseph B. Dickerson,
of Rising Sun, district youth direc-
tor, delivered the sermon.
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
rally was held with district youth
leaders in charge. Miss Edythe Stat
ford of Christiana church presided,
and district superintendent, the
Rev. Oliver ]. Collins, Wilmington,
was the speaker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
CHIEF AIR WARDEN
WARNS OF BLACKOUTS
Appeals To ALI Citizens Of Cecil County
To Be On The Alert

Blackouts of entire communities,
sections Of the State or entire Coun-
ties may be ordered at any time now
by the Army authorities for extend
ed periods of time. Such period may
extend for hours, night, nights, or
weeks, or longer. The warning sig
nal for such blackout will be the
same used for warning Of an air
raid, that is short repeated blasts Of
sirens or whistles for two minutes
or longer. In other words, the warn
ings will be the same for prolong-
ed blackouts or air raid alarms. II
the blackout is for long period and
should an air raid develop, then the
air raid warning signals will be
repeated. 1t is therefore necessary
that communities blackout immed-
lately on the giving of the signal or
warnings from air raid wardens and
continue under such blackout con-
ditions until the Cali Clear" or
long blast of the sirens or whistles
is given.
The Fire Companies will know
whether the signal is for prolonged
blackout and the equipment will re-
main in the engine house ready for
call as usual and should crews be
needed during air raids, they will
assemble on the giving Of such
warning, or if needed for fires on
the giving of the usual fires alarm
signal.
Prolonged blackouts may be de-
sired by the Army at such a time
when there is no knowledge Of any
particular area about to be raided,
but the Army may have knowledge
Of an enemy who will be in posi-
ton to raid a general area. In other
words, general area may be black
ed out by the Army hours or even
days before the raiding objective Of
an approaching enemy can be deter
mined.
People are warned and urged to
prepare their homes for long black
out periods so that they can use the
part of the home set aside for the
normal conduct and enjoyment of
their home lives with a minimum OF
interference and discomfort. II you
do not know how to do this, consult
the Warden on your post or the Sem
Tor Warden in charge. DO NOT PUT
THIS OFF. DO 1T AT ONCE. If you
are unprepared, it will be you who
will suffer.
Senior Wardens are directed to
hold meetings at once and designate
shifts of Wardens to take care of
an entire night in their sectors SO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20

as to insure Warden patrols over ex-
tended periods of the night. II your
people have not received air raid
precaution cards and instructions, be
sure that this is done AT ONCE. 1t
is the responsibility of Senior War
dens to prepare for and see that
their respective sectors or commune
ties are BACKED out completely and
to care for the people under their
charge during blackout conditions.
This is a tremendous responsibility
and the people must cooperate.
Remember that a blackout may
be ordered for extended periods at
any time. The services Of Civilian
Defense must be ready, especially,
air raid wardens under such condi-
tions. If an air raid alarm is neces-
sary to be given during such an ex-
tended blackout, then the sirens
and whistles will give another air
raid alarm signal of repeated short
blasts. Under such blackout condi-
tions, the people are requested to
remain off the streets or roads un-
less absolute necessity requires their
being on the same.
ATTENTION OF ALL CIVILIAN
DEFENSE WORKERS.: official en-
rollment cards must be filled in and
returned to Edward D. e. Rollins,
Chief Air Raid Warden of Cecil
County, or to defense headquarters
AT ONCE. These cards can be OBJ
tanned from Senior Wardens or Fire
Chiefs. If sufficient quantities are
not on hand they can be obtained
from Mr.. Rollins or Defense Head
quarters.
During prolonged blackout per-
iods, subject to further orders, un-
less drivers are engaged in defense
work and on their way to work, or
in interstate commerce, or travelling
in emergency, they will be requested
to proceed home as soon as possible
and remain off the highways. Auxil-
larry Police will shortly take over
this work. Until such time, Wardens
will be assigned by Senior Wardens
to this duty.
We are facing a drab, somewhat
bleak and discomforting existence.
This is part of the sacrifice that we
shall have to make for our protec-
ton and for the ultimate victory Of
our Country.
These precautionary measures are
backed by the United States Army
and by the authority of this State
and of this County.
e. d. E. ROLLINS,
Chief Air Raid Warden Of Cecil Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
Washington College
Offers Reduced
Tuition CHARGES

! Students desiring to go to college
this summer, will find costs at WASH
ington College in Chestertown very
much reduced according to a state
ment made by Business Manager
James w. Johns of the College. TUT
ton costs as well as living expenses
have been reduced in an attempt to
get more students to attend the
summer session which begins on
June s and confines until Aug
ust Is.
Condensing the usual twelve
weeks school period into ten weeks.
the Board of Visitors and Governors
of the College is endeavoring to
lengthen the summer vacation for
both the faculty and those students
who will not attend summer school.
Students from this area who desire
to enter the summer school are adj
vised to get their applications in az
early as possible. P
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
Soldier Fatally
Injured
In Crash

Sergeant Richard Beatty, of Dun
dalk, Md, member of Company
e, 23rd Quartermasters' Regiment,
located at Camp Holabird, near Bal
timore, died at 1890 o'clock Tues
day night, March 10, in the West
Grove, Pa, Hospital, from injuries
received in tractor and motorcycle
accident, near Sylmar.
He suffered a compound fracture
Of the skull, fractured ribs and in
ternal injuries. He had been rush
ed to the West Grove Hospital in
the Oxford ambulance.
The accident was investigated by
State Police Officer Tarlecky, of the
Avondale Satisfaction, and Captain
Frank Tressler, Of Company e, the
commanding officer. Sergeant Beatty
was leading convoy of new army
tractors, manufactured at Ardmore,
Pa, which were being taken to
Camp Holabird He had stopped at
an intersection to control traffic,
and when the convoy of fifty-flve
tractors was about to pass him, he
jumped on his motorcycle and start
ed toward the front Of the convoy.
The wind was SO strong that he
weaved from one side to the other
of the highway, directly in the path
of an army tractor operated by Pvt.
John r. Pratt, which struck the mo-
torcycle and pinned the machine and
operator against a bank.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
JUN, CECIL COUNTY, Md. FRIDAY. MARCH 90. 1912
ELKTON EDITOR
RECEIVES AWARD

Murray J. Ewing, editor of the
Cecil Wing, published at Elkton,
was the recipient of the principal
award at the fourth annual conven-
ton of the Middle States Scholastic
Press Association, at Beacon Col
lege, Wilmington. He received the
j. w. Hirons award for '.having
done the most to encourage scho-
lastic journalism in the area during
the year."
The Association membership is
comprised of high school students
from the states of Maryland, Della
ware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Virginia. Over 1900 students at
tended the meeting.
The j. w. Hirons Award, origin
ated in 1889, was presented by Mr..
A. Raymond Jackson, member of the
executive committee of the confer
ence. In presenting the medal, Mr..
Jackson said, 1.-THE gentleman re-
ceiving this award is from our
neighboring state, Maryland. 1t is
the first time the medal has gone
to Maryland newspaper man. Be-
cause Of his encouragement Of high
school journalism, because the
columns of his paper are open at all
times for school news, because of
his interest in and support of press
associations, the Middle States Scho-
lastic Press Association recognizes
this splendid contribution and COOP
Grafton"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
Negro Health Week.
April 5 to Is

Opportunities in this National De-
Tense program for the improvement
of community health are featured in
this years plan for the nation
wide observance of Negro Health
Week--the 28th annual observance
and in the follow-up plans for 1912.
The health week activities will be-
gin April and will be continued
through April IL.
The nationwide celebration will
be held under the auspices of the
National Negro Health Movement in
cooperation with the U. S. Public
Health Service, State, county and
city health departments and various
national organizations.
The annual health week obser-
vance is an important part of the
years program in all of the colored
communities throughout Maryland
and is looked forward to with keen
interest. Arrangements are under
way in all of the counties, with
large colored populations, DR.. r. HI.
Riley, Director of the State Health
Department, announced, for public
meetings, exercises in the schools,
health conferences for mothers and
young children; immuniz a Il n
against diphtheria, smallpox and ty-
phoid; tuberculosis and venereal
disease clinics; community clean
UP campaigns and other health &C
tivities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-20
Bids For New Hos
pital At ElktOn

g-s Fids-o openings scheduled Tor two
public works projects to be con-
structed in Maryland under the
supervision of the Federal Works
Agency were announced by c. L.
Vickers, FWA regional engineer.
Bids for proposed waterworks
extension at Hagerstown, Md, to
provide additional water facilities
and fire protection for aircraft
plants in the vicinity of Hagerstown,
will be opened at the Office Of the
mayor next Monday at P. M.
Bids for the contract to construct
hospital building at Elkton, Md,
to replace the building occupied at
present by Cecil County Union Hos
pital, will be opened at the Office Of
the superintendent of Union Hos
pital on March "a at 2 p. M. The
general contract will include plumb
ing, heating, electrical and elevator
work.
Plans prepared by Buckler &
Fenhagen, Baltimore architects, call
for a fireproof building of brick
construction, with space for IS
beds. The present hospital building
is an Anticipated frame structure
with a capacity of As beds. The in
flux of war workers has created a
serious need for additional hospital
facilities. The new building will be
completed and equipped at an esti-
mated cost of $4,000. A Federal
grant of $16O,000 has been allotted
for the project.