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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
ENGAGEMENT

Miss M. Audrey Welch has chos-
en- Saturday, November IA, as the
date of her marriage to Charles C.
Allen of Los Angeles, Calf. The
bride-to-be is the daughter of DR..
and Mrs. w. E. Postles of Will
mington. Mr.. Allen is the son of
Mrs. Mildred Allen of Brawley,
Calf, formerly of Wilmington.
DR.. Postles is a former resident
of Frederick.
Miss Welch attended Goldey Col
lege and is associated with the Her.
cules Powder Company. Mr.. Allen
is attending the University of
Southern California and is a mem
her of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity,
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
CORONER HOLDS INQUEsTs

The inquests into the deaths of
Harold Masten, 16, and Amos C..
Masten, 18, both Of Milford, who
died Sunday, September 6, from
asphyxiation by gasoline vapors in
a tank on a barge, failed to clear
up the mystery of how the youths
happened to be in the tank. They
died from gasoline vapors in the
tank on the barge while in the
employ of the Graham Oil Trans
port Company, the jury summoned
by Coroner William Smith, Jr.,
found Thursday night. The bodies
were discovered as the barge near
ed Reedy Island. 1t is believed they
may have climbed in the tank to
keep warm while they rested.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Total assets of the banks in Del
aware during the past year in
creased from $324,S11,S5 to
$330,913,432.24, a gain of $6,601,-
576.37.
The Young Ladies Friendship
Class of Slaughter Neck Church
will meet at the home Of Mrs. Nor
ton Leverage on Friday evening,
October 20.
A turkey supper with all the fix
ings will be served in the Milford
Neck Church this Friday evening,
October %. Serving begins at four
o'clock. Price 75c.
In the U. S. Court, James W.
Richards, 10 years old, of Dover,
was sentenced to one year and one
day on a charge of forging a gov
ernment check and cashing it.
The annual church supper and
bazaar of the Calvary Methodist
Church will be held on the even
ings of November and 6. Watch
next weeks issue for the menu.
George Pettyjohn, rs years old,
Of Ellendale, died recently as a re-
suit of injuries sustained when
kicked by Iowa Mckay, Sept. 80,
in the Delaware State Hospital, the
Jury found. Both were inmates.
The Millwood Sunshine Society
will meet in the Millwood Hall on
afternoon, October 20.
1t 1870 O'Clock. Mrs. Rose Hart is
chairman of the combined commit
ices for September and October.
Due to the tire and gas situation no
September meeting was held.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
FORAKER : KITCHENS
MISS MARION McCABE
WILL JOIN u. s. NAVY

Miss Marion Willard McCabe has
resigned her position with the State
Board of Health, Sussex unit, for
enlistment in the u. S. Navy. She
will report for active duty on No
Vember II.
Miss McCabe is a graduate of the
University of Delaware, the Jewish
Hospital Training School, in Phila-
delphia, and also has had a post
graduate course in public health
nursing. at the University of Penn
sylvania. She was home economics
teacher at the Milton school for
two years and has been employed
by the State Board of Health for
the past four years.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
Tire Inspection
By OPA Starts
On December /
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An inspection fee of 25 cents
may be charged for inspections
which do not require the removal
of wheels or rims, with larger fees
allowed when it is necessary to
demount a tire for a thorough in
spection.
Under the program, OPA said,
neither private nor commercial
vehicles will be certified for con-
tinued operation when their tires
need repairs of mechanical faults
cause unnecessary tire wear. OPA
added that if a passenger car own
er attempts to keep and use a tire
in excess of the five permitted un-
der the regulations, the violation
will be disclosed by the inspection
system.
Unlike the full-year ration books
issued in the East, the new "a"
books, which motorists in other
parts of the country will receive,
will provide rations for only eight
months. Under this provision "A"
books will expire throughout the
country next July l enabling OPA
to issue all renewals at one time.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
EPWORTH CHURCH TO
HOLD SUPPER OCT. "a

The Women's Society for Chris
tian Service of Epworth Church
will hold it's annual supper in the
Greenwood Firemen's Hall on Sat
urday evening, October "a. The
supper will consist of chicken sal
ad, oysters, ice-cream, and a wide
variety Of vegetables. Serving will
begin at 500 and continue until
500. Prices are 60c for adults and
soc for children.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
SUNSHINE AND BROTHERHOOD
CLASSES OF CALVARY CHURCH

The Sunshine Glass, Mr.. John
Wilkins, teacher, and Miss Alice
Brown, president, also the Brother
hood Glass, Mrs. Bessie Smith,
teacher, and Mr.. Causey Hall, pres
ident, will hold joint meeting on
Tuesday evening, October 9th, at
500 o'clock in the social hall of
the church. After the business
meeting, the evening will be in
keeping with Halloween celebra-
tion, not asking anyone to mask.
Games, refreshments, etc. are being
planned by the committee, of which
Mr.. John wilkins is chairman. All
members requested to be present.
Come out and spend an enjoyable
evening together.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
MILFORD BUSINESS GIRLS
TO MEET OCTOBER 26

The Milford Business and Pro-
fessional Girls Club of the District
of Delaware Y. w. c. A, will have
short business meeting en- Octo-
ber 26 at eight o'clock in the Epis-
copal Parish House on Church ave-
nue.. After the business meeting
there will be a "Pal Club" party at
which time the club for 1941-1942
will end and a new one will start.
The hostesses will be Miss Betty
10 Watson, Miss Anna Adams, and
Miss Isabelle Kinks.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
High School Assembly

A very enjoyable assembly pro-
gram was given at the high school
by the members of the 81 section
and directed by Miss Bernice John
son on Wednesday morning. BY
the aid of radio and television a
program for "Twitchell's Tweez-
ers" was presented. The marching
for the pupils in and out of the
auditorium was accompanied by
the High School Band, which is
making marked progress. The pro-
gram was as follows:-
Hymn-Sun of My Soul.
Bible Reading-Norma Lee Gil
lespie.
Lords Prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance to Flag, led
by Lewis Brinton.
Patriotic Song-America.
Radio Program
Spectator-Martin Clendaniel.
Announcer-Henry Pusey.
Radio Talk - Elizabeth Ann
Houston.
Characters in Play, "Elmer
Cleans Up:
John Redfield-Tommie Baxter
Clara, his wife-Phyllis Har-
rison
Mary, his daughter-Catherine
Argo
Elmer, his son-Jimmy Peter
son
Nancy Wayne, Johns former
friend -Yvonne Hollis
Girls in Chorus
Marie Derrickson
Virginia Hunt
Gilmore Satterfield
Lorraine Mills
Lois Williams
Margaret Ann Warner
Gerry Temin
Dorothy Stormer
Elizabeth Ann Houston
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
II. b. HENDRICKS ASSIGNED
TO KENT-SUSSEX COUNTIES

H. B. Hendricks, assistant soil
conservationist for New Castle
county, for the past three years,
has been transferred from Newark
to Dover where he will serve in the
same capacity for Kent and Sussex
counties in the future.
Well known in Newark, Mr.. Hen
bricks lives at 175 West Main
street and has been assistant to
Richard S. Snyder, conservationist,
in the Newark office since July 28,
1889. Mr.. Hendricks expects to
move his headquarters to Dover
this month and will move his fam
lily there soon thereafter.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
GERMAN TROPHY GIVEN
IN FREDERICA DRIVE

A German helmet, a trophy from
World War I, was contributed by
Mrs. A.. ]. Palmer of Frederick on
Sunday in the scrap collection drive
sponsored by the Frederick Fire
Company. 81 hope it goes back to
Germany in the form of bullets"
she told the collectors. The helmet
was brought back from France by
the woman's son, William, who
now is employed in a defense plant
at Deepwater, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
BIG TURKEY SUPPER
IN MILFORD NECK

The Milford Neck Church is
sponsoring an old-fashioned tur-
key supper at the church this Fri
day evening. October 2S. Serving
starts at 4:00 o'clock. There will
be turkey with all the "fixins", in
cluding plenty of good old-fashion-
ed dumplings. Come out and enjoy
a $1.00 supper for 75c.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
HELD UNDER $1,000 BAIL

Mrs. Ethel Harmon, Magnolia,
was placed under $1,000 bail for the
U. s. District Court last week by U.
S. Commissioner Albert F. Polk.
Mrs. Harmon is charged with fail
ing to purchase a retailers $27.5O
stamp and failing to keep record
of liquor sales in violation of the
revenue act.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
BRIDGEVILLE MAN GETS
8 YEARS IN CAR THEFT

Ellis Fassett, 80 years old, of
Bridgeville, was sentenced to three
years in a federal penitentiary by
Judge Paul Leahy in U. s. District
Court last week on charge Of in
terstate operation of stolen auto
mobile. He. pleaded guilty.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
GIRLS TO READ GAS METERS
FOR DOVER COMPANY

Gas meters in Dover will be read
by a girl reader beginning next
month, William A. Burrell, man
ager of the Dover Gas Light Co.,
announced last Friday. Mr.. Bur-.
rell explained that the employment
of the girl, who is now receiving
instruction and familiarizing herr
self with the routes, was prompted
by the war conditions and calling
Of the men into military service. 4.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Master Sergeant and Mrs. Swank
of ogden, Utah, formerly Of Aber-
deem, Md, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Thel-
ma Swank to Private Ernest Rich
ards Murphy of Fort Monmouth, N.
j., son of Mrs. Mae M. Murphy of
Milford.
Miss Swank is a graduate of the
Aberdeen High School and also of
the Delaware State Hospital School
of Nursing at Farnhurt.
Private Murphy is stationed with
the Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth,
N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Three fond mothers who took
a long trip to have a visit with
their three sons were Mrs. Ma
bel Carter, Mrs. Harry d. Nc
Cuilough, Jr., and Mrs. Oscar
Marvel. They recently went to
Fort Fisher, N. c., where their
sons, Micky Carter, Irving Nc
Cullough and Chester Marvel,
are now stationed. The ladies
stayed at Carolina Beach dur
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
WILL RECEIVE XMAS GIFTS

Delaware boys in the 19Sth Anti
Aircraft Regiment stationed in the
South Pacific will all receive
Christmas gift packages. This was
decided at meeting of the Della
ware Soldiers Christmas Commit
tee at the U. S. o. quarters, Will
mington, recently.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

ing their visit and while there
happened to meet John Hallett
and Bill Johnson, whose greet
ing left no doubt but that folks
from home looked pretty good
to them. The visitors brought
back the news that Micky,
John and Chester had excelled
in sharp shooting and had been
given medals for their eff
cheney.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

A luncheon and card party
for the benefit of Memorial
Hospital will be given at the
home of the president of the
Auxiliary, Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt,
on Thursday, October 29, at
1890. Most everyone knows of
Mrs. Pratt's ability to make
any party about the best in
good times and the same is said
for her arrangements for lun-
cheons. That should be a good
recommendation for this chick
en- salad luncheon and the
cards that follow. Tickets are
one dollar.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

The annual church supper and
bazaar of Calvary Methodist Church
will be held on the evenings of
November 5 and g.. Watch for the
menu, etc., to be published later.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
GEORGETOWN HIGH WINS
OVER MILFORD GRIDDERS

Georgetown High won its second
game of the season last Friday by
turning back Milford High in a
hard-fought game, 6 to 0, at George
town. Capt. John Briekner Tailed
the lone touchdown in the first
period when he raced Is yards off
end.
The lineup:
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Don't forget the turkey supper
in Milford Neck Church tonight
(Friday)i Turkey and all the fix
ms, also dumplings, the kind
mother used to make. ---
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

On Monday evening, September
28, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Cover
dale, of Lincoln, celebrated their
5Oth wedding anniversary. Mr.. and
MRS. Coverdale were married
September 27. 1892. The celebra-
tion was held in Lincoln Hall,
which was beautifully decorated
with white and gold crepe paper
and marigolds. When Mr.. and Mrs.
Coverdale entered the hall they
were escorted to a seat of honor,
and were greeted by Here Comes
the Bride!" The Rev. Brinton in
troduced the happy couple to the
assembled guests, followed by
prayer.
Several duets were sung by Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Cubbage was the scene of a happy
gathering on Monday evening last
the affair being given in honor of
Mr.. Cubbage's birthday. DR.. and
Mrs. George w. Marshall were pres
ent as well as all of Mr.. Cubbage's
children and grandchildren.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Mrs. Harold X. Wakefield en-
tertained in honor of her hus-
band, Captain Wakefield, on
Saturday evening with dinner
and cards. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NAPLES,
Mrs. Frank L, Grier, DIR. and
Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Kimmel, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Edgar Wood, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mulholland, Mr..
and Mrs. Remsen Barnard, DR..
and Mrs. Lester o. Adkins and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie I. March.
Captain Wakefield left for New
York City on Monday where he
is stationed for the present.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Bob NAPLES, in celebration of
his. tenth birthday yesterday,
invited six boys to his home on
Church avenue for luncheon,
which was followed by foot
ball. The guests were Jack
and Bob Messick, Richard Glen
daniel, Hugh Martin, Jimmie
Johnson and Dicky Draper.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Ruth wilkins and Mrs. LYDIA Nance,
with Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald at the
piano. Mrs. Edith Donovan gave a
reading. Then refreshments were
served to all present. Many beau
tiful and useful gifts were received
by the couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coverdale have two
daughters, Mrs. Elsie Deputy of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Edith Fish
er of Glendale.
The guests included their daugh-
ters, brothers and sisters. nieces
and nephews, many old friends and
neighbOrs.
The celebration ended by singing
God Be With You Till We Meet
Again.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

L. a-I|
soon be coming
along. 1t gives the
youth an opportuni-
ty for parties and a
general good time. The school
set, at least those in the four
top grades will enjoy a dance
and party at the high school
on the evening of the 30th. Be-
ginning at $3.50 and continuing
until IL, the boys and girls will
trip the light fantastic for
those few hours. OF course,
their tripping will be done by
the jitterbug and the jazz meth
cd, but it all amounts to the
same thing-a good time. Each
boy and girl in the four grades
will be given one bid and
whom they ask as an escort
may be from town or from
out-of-town. Ann Pierce and
Frances Pettyjohn have charge
Of the bids which will be fifty
cents per couple. Since ration
ing prohibits many forms of
entertainment for the young
people, it is good to know that
they can have a good time
right at home. properly chap
eroned, with music and refresh
ments included in the price of
the bid. p.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

A special meeting of the Alumni
Association will be held this eve-
ming, October 25, at the home of
the president. Miss Clara Pierce.
Plans will be made for the raising
of money for the annual scholars
ship.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Lieutenant James w. Cannon was
elected by the members of Company
B to be it's Captain, taking the place
of Captain Edward Lank, who has
been promoted to Major. Captain
Cannon has worked himself up
through the ranks and has made
study of everything pertaining to-
the work of the militia. His pro3
motion is the outcome of hard work
and meritorious service.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Mrs. Harrison Davis is on an
extended trip to New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton. She is accompanied by her
son, Edward M. Davis, who is as
sociated with the Pennsylvania
Railroad. -..<
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Allen were
hosts on Saturday evening for
covered dish supper contri-
buted by friends of James J.
Deputy, who enters the SER
vice in the Army today. The
party was in the nature of a
farewell, the friends enjoying
supper together which was fol-
lowed by cards. Others includ-
ed Mr.. and Mrs. John Mayhem,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry wilkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ]. Sale
van, Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Hugg and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Williams.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
The lineup:
Milford

Georgetown .6 0 o o 20
Milford o 0 0 90
Touchdown: Brickner.
Officials: Referee, Mccall, Mt.
st. Mary's; umpire, Burford, Drex-
ell; hnesman, Tull.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Miss Jean Mills, with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald
Mills, moved to Wilmington
this week. On Monday evening
Jean was the guest of honor at
"a farewell party given by her
. close friends at the home of
Helen Rumpstich, Jean has
shared the fun that her crowd
has been having and they will
miss her contribution to the
general good time. However,
they are wishing her the best
of luck, as they say, in her new
home and surroundings. Those
present for the party were Vir-
ginia Deputy, Betty Jane Pal
mer, Grace Olsen, Florence
Bennett, Netty Whaley, Helen
Rumpstich and Janice Saw
age.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Charles Van Nuis Wilker-
son is the name that has been
given to the son born to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles H. Wilkerson
in Memorial Hospital on Sun
day, October IL. Mrs. Wilker-
son will be remembered as the
former Miss Elizabeth Mill
man of Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
WEDDINGS
TURPIN = GOODEN

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Turpin of
Marion, Maryland, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Emily
j., to Corporal John H. Gooden of
Dover, son of Mrs. Hettie G. Good
en- and the late ]. Herman Gooden.
The marriage took place October
9th at $3.50 p. m. in the Episcopal
Church, Kennett Square, Pennsyl-
vania. The Rev. w. Oliver BELLS
officiated. The couple was attend
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Heron
of Oxford, Pennsylvania. MRS.
Gooden is a graduate of Beebe
Hospital Training School for
Nurses, Lewes, and is now employ
ed at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Philadel-
phia. Corporal Gooden is stationed
at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
Previous to his entry into the army,
he was employed by the Silco Cut
Rate Stores, Inc, as manager of the
Milford store.
FORAKER KITCHENS
The marriage of Mrs. Susie For
aker of Viola to Mr.. Frank Hitch
ems, son of Mr.. George Kitchens of
FELTON,, took place Saturday, 0cto-
Der II, at 2:3O p. m. at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Chance,
214 South Union street, Whining
ton: They were attended by Mrs.
August Haas and Mr.. Roland
Chance. A dinner at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chance followed the
ceremony.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Job Smith has completed a wharf
for Edward Atkins for the protec7
ton of the newly made land
around his blacksmith shop. :
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1919 PILES OF
TEE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Charles G. Fisher of South Wal
nut street, is seriously i'll with
drOpsy.
Mrs. Bessie Gillespie, who has
been visiting friends in New York
and Philadelphia, has returned
home. $3.50
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

The young folks of Milford are
arranging for a large masquerade
ball to be given here on Wednes-
day evening in Armory Hall, for
the benefit of the Athletic Associ-
alton of Company B. Promptly at
nine the dancers will make a prom
enade through Walnut street. !
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Mrs. r. r. Roudebush has given
permission to the town to have
row Of trees removed along side of
her property "The Towers" which
will permit the laying of a COM
crete walk as better approach to
the school for the children. This
is the act of a public spirited wo-
man.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Robert W. Sheaffer. infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Sheaffer,
passed away Sunday. October IS. in
Milford Memorial Hospital at the
age of three months. Funeral SER
vices were held at the Berry fu-
neral home on Tuesday morning.
Interment was made in Odd Fell
lows Cemetery. Rev. John jack
son Brown, Jr.. pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church, officiated.
Evening star., 1942-03-23
Heath Campaign
lFits Hood Girls
lFor War Work
BY the Associated Press.


FREDERICK, Md, March %
Hood College students and faculty
members are competing in an eight
week physical fitness program.
Everybody has been asked to keep
q weekly record of health measures
including eight hours sleep nightly,
three meals q day, one hour of exer-
else and calm and cheerful morale.
Progress is recorded on a graph
in the lobby Of Alumnae Hall.
To ring the bell for physical fit
ness" they must progress from
"deathbed" and "last leg" classifica-
tions through such descriptive stages
as "washout," wet blanket" "droop-
getter." "whizbang" and top
notcher" to "all-American."
The program is sponsored by the
department Of physical education
and student athletic association as a
part of the college civilian defense
program to prepare Hood girls ply
sically for wartime duties.
Evening star., 1942-03-23
Maryland Guard Unit
Inspection Tonight

The first Federal inspection of
Montgomery County's Maryland
State Guard Company will be held
at 8 o'clock tonight at the Silver
Spring Armory.
Company c, Infantry, commanded
by Capt. Mark Patterson, and the
I'd Separate Company of Engineers,
commanded by Capt. Ronald Nc
Donald, will be inspected by officers
from the Sd Corps Area.
Brig. Gen. Dwight H. Mohr, COM
mander of the State Guard, and It.
Col. E. Brooke Lee, commanding
officer of the 7th Battalion, also will
be present at the inspection, which
is open to the public.
The Executive Committee of the
Montgomery County Civilian De-
fense Council will meet at the
armory at 7:45 o'clock tonight to
watch the inspection. Afterward
the members will hold their weekly
meetings at the armory.
Company D, Infantry, commanded
by Capt. George A. Hood, will be
inspected at 8 pm. tomorrow at the
armory.
Evening star., 1942-03-23
Farmer, Policeman
Hurt in Gun Fight
In West Falls Church
Man Sought on Warrant
Sworn by Wife Struck
In Leg by Bullet
By a Staff Correspondent of The Star.

BY a Staff Correspondent of The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va. March 23.-A West
Falls Church farmer was shot and
wounded in the right leg last night
during a gun battle with two Fair
fax County policemen.
The farmer was identified by po-
lice as Hillary jenkins, IS. He is
in Alexandria Hospital where his
condition was reported undeter-
mined today.
The policemen in the gun battle
were Grafton L. Wells. who was
slightly wounded in the face by two
charges he said were fired from
Jenkins shotgun, and Joseph j.
Howard.
They reported they went to Jen-
kins home to arrest him on an
assault warrant sworn out by his
wife. Policeman Wells said the man
refused to open the door. ....
Fire From Stairs.
Policeman Wells entered the
house. which he reported was un-
locked. He had gone only two
steps up the stairway, he said when
he saw jenkins, standing at the top
with shotgun In his hand.
The policeman said jenkins fired
at him. The shotgun charged passed
over Mr.. Wells head, the powder
burning his face. He backed down
the steps and went out the door
as the farmer fired again, he re-
ported.
Policeman Howard, who had re-
manned outside, and Mr.. Wells then
took positions behind trees, and Mr.
Howard fired his revolver into the
air. seeking to frighten the farmer,
who had followed Mr.. Wells outside.
Shot Hit Him in Lip.
Jenkins, the police said, fired at
the tree Mr.. Howard was using as
cover Mr.. Wells stepped out and
ordered the farmer to stop shooting
Jenkins fired on him again, Mr..
Wells said, some of the shot strik-
ing him in the lip, and some going
through his cap.
Mr. Wells then drew his revolver,
intending to- shoot the farmer in
the leg, but Mr.. Howard fired first,
the bullet striking Jenkins just
above the right knee, police records
show.
Mr.. Wells leaped on the farmer,
who still held his shotgun, and Mr..
Howard rushed to his side. They
quickly overpowered Jenkins.