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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
WEDDINGS
BROCK = GUNBY

BROCK GUNBY
At a quiet wedding in Centenary
Methodist Church., Laurel, at eleven
o'clock Tuesday morning, Septem-
ber %, Miss Marie Virginia Brock
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S
Brock, of Laurel, became the bride
of Lieutenant Walter e. Gunby
Jr., of Jefferson Barracks, Missouri
son of DIR. and Mrs. Walter e. Gun
by, Sr., of Easton, Md. The cere-
mony was performed by the groom's
father, who was assisted by Rev. E.
C. Hallman, pastor of Centenary
Church. The couple was unattend-
ed. The bride wore a blue wool
suit with brown accessories. She
is a graduate of Laurel High School
and specialized in dramatics at Mar
ion College, Va. The groom is
graduate of Dickinson College and
Temple University Medical School.
Before joining the U. S. Air Corps,
Lieutenant Gunby served as a ply
sician at the DUPONT Nylon Plant
in Seaford. Following the cere-
mony at church, wedding break
fast was served at the home of the
brides parents in North Laurel, to
the members of the immediate fam
lilies, after which the couple left for
st. Louis, Mo-, where Lieutenant
Gunby is now serving in the Medi-
cal Corps of the U. S. Air Force.
eO
TETREAULT WILLIAMS
+ Miss Gloria Tetreault, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Tetreault of
and Mr.. Dale Williams,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Will
liams, Sr., of Wilmington, were
married on Saturday. September
12. They reside with the groOm's
parents, who are former residents
of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
Friendship Glass Notes

The. first fall meeting of the
Friendship Bible Glass will be held
Tuesday evening, October 6, at s
O'Clock. ,.t~. u.s.. ..,n.. Pad.
The president of the class will
be glad to have all members pres
ent at this meeting. :~..1.
Mrs. Leroy Short, chairman for
the entertainment and social hour,
is preparing a very good program
that you will not want to miss. Re-
freshments will also be prepared
for you.
The committee follows: Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Short, Mrs. Anthony
Summers, Mrs. John Penuell, Miss
Annie Prettyman, Mrs. Carl Scar
borough, Mrs. Edna Simpson, Miss
Annie Trainer and Mrs. SaIlie
Thomas.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
BLACK WIDOW. SPIDER. .,s,
. BITE MAY COST MAN ARM

Elmer Townsend Of near Hons
ton, is in the. Milford Memorial Hos
pital suffering from the effects of
bite by black widow spider He
was bitten on the back of his right
hand, several weeks, ago while
working at Houston hut failed to
seek medical attention until the
following day when his arm began
to swell. i,.z
An effort is now being made to
save the arm, as it became badly
infected by the poison.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
Increase In Poultry
Meat Output Asked
CcOntinusd from First Page,


The extra chickens produced will
be marketed during the ''off" sea-
son and out of the way before poul-
trymen and farmers must give full
attention to the egg and poultry
production, needed in ,194S. Produc-
ers who. have facilities available
for putting in chicks at this season
should, says SkogIund, adopt a
management program to meet cold
weather production problems,
should use feed efficiently, and by
all means use existing equipment
and facilities. e >....-
Brooding at this season also re-
quires careful attention to disease
control and every poultryman is
urged to adopt a sound sanitation
program to avoid chick losses.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
W. v. SIPPLE, JR., INSTALLED
As NOBLE GRAND OF
CRYSTAL FOUNT
Continued from First Page)
The elected officers follow:

The elected officers follow:
N..G.. William v. Sipple, Jr.; v.
c., Edward Paqnette; r, s., Morris
Lafferty;. F.. s. Henry w. wilkins;
IT, George J.. Jester.
The appointed, officers are: r. S.
NJ G., Wallace McFaul; L. S. N. G.,
R. A. Derrickson; warden. Twin
Telling; conductor, William Dick
erson; chaplain, Paris Kirby; r. S.
V. G., Edwin Steiner; L. S. V. G.,
1. J. Tease; r. S. S., Harrison w.
Lynch; L. S. s., Lewis Wright;
o. S. G., Walter Coverdale; I. S. G.,
Cornelius wilkins,
Cemetery board. Augustus Hol-
son, Cornelius Wilkins, William V.
Sipple, Jr.
Trustees. Willard Hall, William
v. Sipple, Sr., Paris Kirby.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
MEMBER OF THE WAACS

+ Miss Virginia Lyndall, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Lyndall of
Wyoming, was recently inducted as
member of the WAACs in Tren-
ton, N. J. She is a graduate of the
Snow Hill High School, attended
the Corcoran Art School, Washing
ton, the Maryland Institute in Bal
timore, and has been employed by
the Milford Ordnance Company.
She is at home pending further or
ders.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
GEORGETOWN CIRCUIT NEWS
Rev. E. N. Wright, Pastor

CoKEsBURY-Sunday school at 9 AS a.
m. You will want to be present for this
service-don't be late. If you are on
time we will have time for our lessons
in all the classes. Communion service
will be observed following Sunday
school. Surely you will not want to
miss this service.
BETHRsDA-Sunday school at 80 a.
M, and say were you there last Sunday9
Well you surely should have been, the
folk are showing great interest
here and we are sure that you want to
do your part, so keep the good work
going forward. Communion service at
1l4S a. m. Be sure to be present.
ST. JOHN's-Sunday school at 80 p.
m. Don't be late and don't miss a Sum
day-let's make St. Johns one of the
very best schools in Delaware. This
Sunda yis communion Sunday in all
protestant churches and for this reason
after Sunday school at St. Johns this
holy service will be observed. This is
an extra service for St. Johns, but
we will have to do this in order to
give all our members and friends the
privilege to take part in a worldwide
service-so don't forget the date, Octo-
Der 4.
SAND HILL-Sunday school at 10 a.
m. Do your best to be present and help
all you can. We need your help and
are persuaded that you need the church
as much as you ever did. Don't stay
home thinking that there will be but
a few present, because your presence
will help. AT seveh-thirty p. m. there
will be the sacramental service and
his will give all our folk who wish
o attend these services at all points
u. the charge. an opportunity to do so.
Don't forget the date, October 4.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick William
Mulholland announce the. engage
ment of their daughter, Edith Mar
jorie, to Mr.. James Cresson, son of
Mrs. James Cresson, of Norris
town, Pa. Miss Mulholland is
graduate of Combs College of Mu-
sic while Mr.. Cresson is a gradu-
ate of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, and is now the chemist for
L. D. Caulk Company. The wed
ding will be fall in tone and will
take place in the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
Shawnee Club News

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
tion Club will meet at the home of
Mrs. William Watson on Friday,
October 9, at 1880 P. M.
Miss Gertrude Holloway, the
leader, will meet with us and talk
on Health and Happiness" A
good attendance is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
Many = Men From
Milford Inducted
tcontlnued rrOm erss raeel

Henry James Yearsley, Magno-
liza.
The following colored men were
accepted at the same time:
James Milford Ewing, FELTON,.
Cecil Edward Harmon, FELTON,.
William Noble Harmon, Mills
boro
Nelson Andrew Mosley, Freder-
Lambert Sharp, Milford.
Robert. Thomas, Lincoln.
John Hayward Woodlin, FELTON,.
Afford Coverdale, Milford.
Robert Edward Wright, Harring-
ton
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
DELAWARE in ZONE C

Delaware has been placed in
Zone C of the fuel oil rationing set
up, the Office of Price Administra-
tion announced recently in Wash
ington. Other states in the zone are
Maryland, Kentucky, and sections
of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri,
and Kansas. There are three other
zones.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
Fellowship Class Notes

The Fellowship Bible Glass of the
Avenue Methodist Church will hold
their first social and business meet
ing for the opening of the fall and
winter season on Wednesday eve
ming, October 7, in the church social
hall. We urge that all members be
present.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
Milford Grange Notes

Milfofd Grange, P. of H., No. 6,
will hold its Booster Night" pro-
gram this Saturday evening, Octo-
ber 8, at the regular meeting hour.
This will be an open program
and each member is asked to
bring new member with them.
Come and boost your grange.
Don't forget the scrap drive.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
CARNIVAL NETS $s,151.5O

According to a report issued by
the Milton Fire Company, the car
nival held from August 20 to Sep
tember 5, netted $2,151. so. The
grounds were lighted in accordance
with regulations Of the War De-
part1nent.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
MRS. c. HEISLER GUEST ta
SPEAKER AT B&P GIRLS CLUB

On Monday evening, the Milford
Business and Professional Girls
Club offthe District of Delaware Y.
w. G. A., had Mrs. Charles Heisler
as the guest speaker at their sec
ond meeting of the 1942-43 season
at the home of Miss Charlotte Ry-
der, president of the club. At this
meeting several visitors were well
coined to the club, all of which will
become members at the next meet
ing on October IL. They are Miss
Grace Smith, Miss Florence Har-
,rington, Miss Marjorie Dare, Miss
Frances Simpson, Miss Lydia Bell
Toadvihe, and Mrs. Chester Ben
son.
A report of donations made dur
ing last club year was announced.
Red Cross .........,.. $51.z4
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Brown Thawley
welcomed a son in Memorial Hos
pital on Saturday, September 26.
He has been named Brown Paris
Thawley, Jr. This is the second
child for the Thawleys. They have
a daughter, Beverly Ann.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. Curtis Vinyard was hostess
to the Sewing Club on Wednesday
at her home on West Front street.
The members arrived for dessert
and spent the afternoon in the usu-
al way. Mrs. Edwin Fisher was
the hostess last week.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. Wilson S. vinyard enter
tanned the Tuesday Bridge Club
this week. The members enjoyed
luncheon together at Brereton's
and then went to the vihyard home
on West Front street for cards.
Mrs. C. Edgar Wood substituted
for an absent member. Mrs. Wood
was hostess to the club last week
when she also entertained at Bre-
reton's.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

On Wednesday afternoon family
and friends gathered at the home
of Mrs. Mary E.s Watson to do
honor to her in her eighty-eighth
year. On her farm, near town,
where she lives with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bess Shew and her
grandchildren, Mr.. and Mrs. Wat
son Shew, she received her guests.
Among those present were her
sons, Davis Watson and Joseph
Watson. Lovingly known to the
community as Mis- Maggie Wat
son, she has lived quietly and we'll,
and respected by all. Congratula-
tions go to this lovely lady on her
birthday just passed.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1919 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Robert r. Rust, of Harbeson,
spent Wednesday evening with R.
r. Davis.
Mrs. John Hussey, of Jackson
vile, Fla, is the guest of Mrs. J. A.
Hail.
Master Arthur Stubbs of Colds
boro, is visiting his aunt, Mrs E.
N. Wilcox.
Mrs. John M. Webb, of Whining
ton, is visiting relatives and friends
in and near Milford.
Mrs. Rebecca T. ,Gordy, of Bal
timore, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
]. Leonard Matthews.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Marine last Friday and left
them fine d0-pound baby boy.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Bennett
and Mr.. and Mrs. William johnson
attended the Allentown Fair this
week.
Mrs. r. Ralston Davis was call
ed to Philadelphia this week due
to the illness of her sister, Mrs.
Harry H. Hamilton.
Mrs. Harry Vinyard and son
Harry have returned to Milford
after visit. to Philadelphia,
Stroudsburg, and the Delaware
Water Gap, Pa.
William l. Cirwithen has sold
his property located on Lake View
avenue, to John Wesley Bennett.
Watch this column for news of
he finest home talen show ever to
be produced in Milford The play
will be given on Thanksgiving eve
hing in the Armory Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Aldred, ac-
by Mr.. and Mrs. Der
'ickson in their automobile, spent
Monday evening at the Slaughter
Beach Hotel.
, There are two boats at Slaughter
Beach waiting to be loaded with
nay for the Jersey markets, but on
account of the farmers being busy
With their fodder and tomatoes it
S hard to get men to assist in load
ng the boats.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

- AVE you been afflicted
by the overall epidemic
n that is prevalent in
town just now1 If you
- have a boy you will
know just what is meant by that.
If you have girl, surely she has
fold you about her favorite escort
donning the old blue denims, wear
ing with them cloud" shirt and.
If possible. louder, bahdanna
handkerchief. These things are
worn with gusto by the boys, of all
ages. They can be a help to the
wardrobe, in saving the better wool
things and if everyone wears
them they become the vogue and
are accepted as such. They are
warm, they are practical, and just
now they are the smart thing to
wear. @
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

Mrs. Susan A. Peyton, widow OF
Sidney F. Peyton, died at her home
in Crisfield, Md, on Thursday, Sep
tember II. She was so years old
and a native of Bridgeville.
-
There will be a clinic for crippled
children at the Milford Memorial
Hospital on Saturday, October IT,
from IL to 3 p. m. DR.. Colonna of
Philadelphia will be present. ct
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

A watch has about 16O.O6O,OOO
ticks a year-almost as many as a
camper has In two weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Rally Day at Calvary Methodist
Church will be observed Sunday,
October IL. Everyone is urged to
keep this date in mind and plan to
be present. Special programs are
being arranged for each service.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

! Interesting to Milfordians and
friends, in particular of Mortimer
Browning, is the news of his ap-
pointment as new member of the
teaching staff of the Westchester
Conservatory of Music. Mr..
Browning will teach piano and
theory and will conduct a thirty
weeks course in "Music for the
Children's Theater." He is we'll
fitted for his new work, being a
graduate of Peabody Conservatory,
and having directed the music for
the Greenwich House Children's
Theater in New York for several
years. He is composer of music
for voice, piano and orchestra.
Friends here wish for him much
success in his new field.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

l The Kent County Conference of
the Women's Clubs will be held in
the club house of the Harrington
New Century Club on Thursday,
October 8, beginning at 1880.
This meeting is taking the place
of the filieonfefeacs, usually held
in WiFnington, and having been
divided by counties because of gas
rationing. Department chairmen
will meet together as usual in the
morning and will assemble at the
club house for luncheon. ReServa-
tions must be made with Mrs. The
odore Harrington of the hostess
club. a door prize of the best sell
Iers "crosscreek" and "The Moon
Is Down" will be given during the
meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Marine last Friday and left
them a fine 10-pound baby boy.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Robert R. Rust, of Harbeson,
spent Wednesday evening with R.
r. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
OYSTERS "R" IN SEASON.

A heavy rain and wind storm Wis
ited Milford last Sunday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02
EMORY

Mrs. Jane Emory, age 60 years
died Tuesday, September 29, 1912,
in the Milford Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at
the William A. Berry Funeral
Home. Milford. this afternoon, Fri
day, October 2, at 2 o'clock, with
Rev. DR.. Frank Herson, pastor of
Avenue Methodist Church, this city.
officiating. Interment will be made
in Odd Fellows cemetery. She, is
survived by one daughter. Mrs.
Bertha Hummel, of Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Master Arthur Stubbs of Colds
boro, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. E.
N. Wilcox.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Bennett
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Johnson
attended the Allentown Fair this
week.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. John Hussey, of Jackson
vile. Fla, is the guest of Mrs. J. A.
Hail..
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. r. Ralston Davis was call
ed to Philadelphia this week due
to the Illness of her sister, Mrs.
Harry H. Hamilton.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. Rebecca T. >Gordy, of Bal
timore, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
]. Leonard Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. John M. Webb, of Whining
ton, is visiting relatives and friends
in and near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mrs. Harry Vinyard and son
Harry have returned to Milford
after a visit. to Philadelphia,
Stroudsburg, and the Delaware
Water Gap, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

There are two boats at Slaughter
Beach waiting to be loaded with
hay for the Jersey markets, but on
account of the farmers being busy
with their fodder and tomatoes it
is hard to get men to assist in load
ing the boats.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

William l. Cirwithen has sold
his property located on Lake View
avenue, to John Wesley Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William Aldred, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Der
'rickson in their automobile, spent
Monday evening at the Slaughter
Beach Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-02

Watch this column for news of
the finest home talen show ever to
be produced in Milford. The play
will be given on. Thanksgiving eve
ming in the Armory Hall.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
Fire
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clouds Of smoke that spread rapidly
through the structure from the
burning desks, draft tables. file
cases and stationery stores in the
basement
Mr.. Killing said the stores supplies
and the building itself are covered
by insurance
The building and business are
owned by Barney Kruckof
Several Red Cross nurses were on
hand to aid in treating firemen al
fected by the smoke. Members OF
the military police force OF the
Army also were at the scene.
Overcome by Smoke.
Among those overcome by smoke
and taken to Emergency Hospital
were 1t. Asa Crosley. "A, and PVts.
T. S. Lundsen, 80. and Harry Carver.
33 Two firemen who suffered cut
hands and were taken to Emergency
were 1t. J. W. Bell, AZ, and Mr..
Mcconnell.
Overcome by smoke and treated
at the scene were Pvts Howard Att
wood and Charles Jones Suffering
cut hands and treated at the scene
were Sergts. J. r. Barry and NJ L.
Thompson. while Pvt. J. C. Brown
was treated at the scene for burns
about the eyes.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
Knudsen Closes Melt Units
In Ordnance Blast Probe

BURLINGTON, Iowa, March l.
1t. Gen. William S. Knudsen said
last night all melt units handling
explosives at the Iowa Ordnance
Plant will remain closed while an
ordnance board of experts conducts
a thorough investigation into an
explosion which killed at least l6
Workmen Wednesday night.
The melt units handling the eX-
plosives were shut down by the Of
flcials of the plant and will remain
shut down while a thorough investi-
cation and check of equipment and
processing is performed by the
ordnance board of experts headed
by Brig. Gen. E Mcfarland, he
asserted.
The investigation will be pushed
with vigor so that the melt loading
operations under suspension may be
resumed as early as possible" the
Armys production chief declared
before he left for ST. Louis.
Gen. KnudSen said other work
not involving the melting of high
explosives will continue. Loading
will be resumed after the board has
made its findings, he added.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
Hotel Doorman Finds
Woman's sS3, and Gems

Mrs Clifford D. Watson, who re-
ported Thursday night the loss OF
a purse containing $500 in cash
and $500 in diamonds, got her
valuables back today from hotel
doorman.
Robert A. Peter, 80, of 1914 Queen
street NE. returned the purse TO
Mrs. Watson at police headquarters
today. He received her thanks and
the praise of police officials
Mr.. Peter was on duty at the Carl
ton Hotel where he has been en-
ployed for II years, Thursday night.
He opened a cab door for a couple
and noticed a purse on the seat.
The couple said it did not belong
to them and Mr.. Peter kept 1t. Mrs.
Watson, meantime, reported to po-
lice she lost her purse in taxi.
This morning Mr.. Peter returned
the purse to Mrs. Watson.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
| Peeroge List
| Shows British
|Humor Intact
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. March 1-Debrett S
Peerage for 1912, the equivalent of
the American social register, turned
up today with the British sense of
humor still intact
A naval officer with D. S. o. listed
his commercial pursuit" as "a
relentless chase for beer"
A 79-year-old grand dame wrote
the editor reminding him not to
omit her age "as 1 might lose my
old-age pension
A minister's son gave his deceased
fathers address as ''heaven-I
hope
On the serious side, the new edi-
ton of the volume, which records
facts about titled English aristoc-
racy, showed that the war is TAX
ing a heavy toll among the elite
The roll of honor is almost double
that of l94l.
For the first time, woman was
listed as killed on war duty. She
was Lance Corporal Jean Dennys
of the Auxiliary Territorial Service
Eight peers, eight baronets and
"a heirs to titles were listed as
killed while serving with the armed
forces. -Four peers lost their lives in
air raids.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
April 5 DeadIine Set
For PinbdII Game CLOSING

A drive to eliminate pinball games
here will begin April IS.
United States Attorney Edward
M. Curran notified Maj. Edward j.
Kelly, superintendent Of police, yes
terday that after that date possess
ing such machines or permitting
their operation will result in prose-
cution under the District gambling
laws.
Mr.. Curran asked Maj. Kelly to
instruct police precinct commanders
to crack down after the deadline on
pinball devices being used or cap
able of being used for gambling.
Numerous protests against the
machines have arisen in civic circles
in recent months. Opposition has
been directed principally against
penny arcades," displaying numer-
Gus devices. 1t has been argued such
establishments have had an unde-
sirable influence on children and
members of the armed forces.
1t is expected the breakdown
move will result in test court case
on the machines with the operators
seeking to prove they are games Of
skill.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
Sabotage Suspected in Fire
At Nevada MAGNESIUM Plant

stored in vault were saved. This
morning. even while flames still
licked through the debris of the
vAoden administration building,
workmen began converting a ware
house and recreation hall into tenn
porary Office quarters.
officers of the Magnesium plant
and the Mcneil Construction Co.,
contractors for the huge project,
said they suspected sabotage
They said the blaze started at the
northwest corner of the building
where heating system was located.
The system had been disconnected
and checked by crew assigned to
that duty however. when a stiff
wind cropped up yesterday.
Evening star., 1942-03-07
Closing Chicago Grain

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. March 7.-Grain prices
lost fractions today as the market
suffered from lack Of trading in
Centive due to war news and the
prolonged wait for congressional ac-
ton on the farm bloc move to halt
Government sales of wheat and corn
at prices below parity.
The markets sluggishness was a
counterpart of the slow milling and
commercial trade. as most interests,
from farmers to consumers, awaited
developments. House action on the
Senate bill which would freeze Gov
ernment ever-normal granary stocks
except at prices equivalent to or bet
ter than parity is expected next
week. Release of Government gram
the past few months has been an
important market factor.
Wheat dipped about q cent at
ore time. but closed unchanged to / /.
lower. compared with yesterday,
Nav. Sl.29as- July. S1307s. Corn,
off with wheat, rallied on late short
covering to close 1s-ls higher than
Yesterday. May. S8'4; July, 903s-l 2.
Oats finished 4-3s down, rye un-
changed to /. off and soybeanS un-
changed to 3a lower.
Stop-loss selling lowered oats al
most a cent at one time, which un-
settled other grains,