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Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
State Population
Shows Increase
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Discussing population shifts oc-
casioned by the war, 1t noted of the
four geographical areas only the
West showed a gain during the 35,-
month period. although IL states
and the District of Columbia re-
ported increases.
Northeastern, North Central and
Southern States lost an aggregate
of more than 100000 persons to
the West and to the armed services,
the bureau said, although their net
loss in civilian population was
only 100000.
The District of Columbia report
ed the largest population increase,
27.5 per cent. while Nevada led
the states showing gains with 22.4
per cent. Other percentage in
creases were Arizona, 1856; Florida
and Maryland, S.S each; California,
IL; Washington, ~; Utah, So;
Oregon, 40; Virginia, Al; Connec-
ticut, 81, and Michigan, O4 per
cent.
New York was the heaviest loser,
the bureau reported, with a drop
Of $4,000 or 40 per cent of its
civilian population, although South
Dakota's 100000 decline represent
I'd the largest percentage, 1874.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
POST BE
John Barcus, c. o.

Mrs. Alice Smith is serving the
Tuesday morning 1912 shift with
Laura NAPLES. Mrs. Smith also
serves alternate Fridays with Mrs.
Hilda Welch.
Xxx
Jimmy Hall substituted for
George Manlove last week when he
took his son. John. a new BE spot
ter to Jeanes Hospital for treat
ment and an operation. We all hope
John will soon be recovered and
able to join us again.
Xxx
Did you think the c. o. looked a
little thinner? 1t might be because
Harry's bad luck still holds. We
hope the new month may bring a
change in luck. Last week they
signed off as "Ex-Kingfisher Har-
ry Pierce and Ex-Fish-eater John
Rarcus."
XXX
Rumor has it that some high
officials may visit BE to investi-
gate the peculiar vine growing
there. Last week it produced" 2
cucumbers and this week a fair
sized watermelon. What next?
Maybe peaches?
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Color Unit Selected
For Guard Review
lountlnuea rrom r1rr, rarsl

daged, put on stretchers and car.
ried away. Capt. Allen r. Cruch-
ley was the instructor.
The other company attacked an
other set of imaginary enemy para
troopers who had set up machine
gun nests in the "spoils" area OF
the fort just as their comrades had
the day before. The enemy units
were wiped out by the guardsmen,
who crawled through the sand and
weeds to get their quarry, as an
exercise in company extended or
der.
Capt. Walter M. Deputy was in
charge. The same company prac-
ticed scouting and patrolling under
Lieut.. C. e. Cooper earlier in the
day.
Later, both companies practiced
formations for their parade on Fri
day. After supper they saw a train
ing film on cover and concealment,
with Capt. Walden Pell II as in
structor. Two other films shown
Wednesday were ON platoon scout
ing and reconnaissance scouting,
with. Lieut.. C. E. Cooper instruct
ing.
A simulated attack ON a town
was the feature Of Thursdays pro-
gram for one of the companies.
There was also hand grenade in
struction. close order drill and in
terror guard duty training.
The other company was given
instruction in the use of shot guns,
in addition to close order drill and
interior guard duty.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
TWO STATE CAP FLIERS
SAVED AFTER CRASH
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Grier has been flying for several
years and has been on regular duty
with the CAP. helping to patrol the
coastal waters for more than a
year
Fullerton. who was formerly en-
ployed in Wilmington, has been
with the CAP for a little less than
year.
Saturdays rescue recalls SINH
lar crash in July, 1912. off the same
coast in which two men, a pilot
and observer, were saved. For brav-
cry in effecting the rescue, Major
Hugh r. Sharp. Jr.. of Wilmington,
and Ensign Edmond l. Edwards of
Newark, were awarded Army Air
Medals by President Roosevelt, the
first such recognition for meritor-
ious service given pilots of the air
patrol
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Poultrymen Of
Peninsula Meet
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II was asked that the sheets be
filled in by the growers and re-
turned to the secretary, Emory S.
McCabe, of Selbyville, by not later
than Friday. August 6. 1t was
pointed out that all information
on the sheets would be held in the
strictest confidence by the asso-
citation The need for such quick
action was stressed by L. B. Hud-
son of Selbyville in view of the
present price system of the OPA.
New directors elected on a tenn
pOrary basis until such time as the
new organization is incorporated.
at which time the permanent Off
cials and directors will be elected,
were Z. d. Breasure of Greenwood
and John F. Hudson of George
town. Seventy-five new members
signed up for a total of 140.
Association membership was
classified as for those whose main
business was the production of
chickens. 1t was emphasized that
the association was not in conflict
with any other association and
would work in the closest harmony
for the growers interests.
The association went on record
as favoring a publicity campaign
in answer to the derOgatory re-
marks contained in metropolitan
newspapers and national maga-
zines. concerning the raisers of
the Delmarva Peninsula in rela-
tion to the black market.
A schedule of meetings in var
ious localities for next week was
announced. The purpose of these
is to acquaint growers in
the various parts of the Peninsula
with the aims of the association
and to acquire additional member
ship.
Monday night, the high school
in Lewes. Tuesday night in the
Seaford fire hall. Wednesday night
in the Snow Hill, Md. court house
This meeting is for the raisers from
Virginia and Worcester Md
county. Thursday night in the Mil
ton school house. Friday night in
Md. All meetings are
scheduled to start at p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
POST Sd
Charles F. Sapp, C. o.

Plans are now going forward tc
award the medals to those in the
Air Warming Service who have
served $50 hours or over. Each
spotter is requested to count up
the number of hours and notify
Chief Observer Sapp or Mr.. White
head. If you choose, you may also
write it in the log book at the
post.
Xxx
The certificates for the compile
tion of the recognition course ar
rived last week and were presented
to the class members by Mr..
Whitehead, recognition officer. We
were very proud to have the fol-
lowing twenty-four persons to
graduate: Charles F. Sapp. Char
lotte o. Groverman, Morris Grover
man. Zella S. Hopkins, Pearle G.
Watson, Helen ]. Calhoun, Mary E.
Lemex. Elizabeth d! Riggs, Anna
F. Webb. Ella NJ. Rogers. Henrietta
NJ. Lemin. Marjorie Ann Lemin,
Gerry C. Lemin, Minnie B. Grove,
C. Norman Grove. Gale G. Grove.
Harvey Swain. Eva Joan Swain,
Jennie c. Marshall. Emma Lodge.
Ruth C. Humes. Elizabeth c. Ben
nett. Laurita E. Whitehead, Dora
May Elton.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
HUMBUG TAXATION

From now on the public must
think straight and without preju-
dice on the matter of taxation, or
the best laid postwar plans will
become worthless scraps of paper.
When business men plead for
adequate corporate reserves for
reconversion of industry to peace
time production. they are pleading
not for themselves but for the mil
lions who must be employed by in
dustry when the war is over. If
taxes prohibit the accumulation of
adequate corporate reserves. 1t is
not the business man who will suf-
fer most. 1t will be the people
looking for jobs-jobs that only
industry can provide despite tempt
ing ballyhoo which would have us
believe that. come what may, we
need not worry because the gov
ernment will take up the slack in
employment.
Senator George. chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee. in
warning that: Reserves for post
war contingencies and for conver-
sion to peacetime activities. and
for deferred maintenance and re-
pairs. must be established and
huilt up out of earnings during
the war" speaks a truth with
which there can be no compromise.
And yet there are plenty Of poll
ticians who are trying at this very
moment to undermine the stability
of industry the same as they sought
to in peacetime-by inequitable
taxation-and they are doing it for
the same reason they did it in
neacetime. namely. because they
think it anDeals to the voters.
These politics-as-usual politicians
are the worst threat to the future
of this nation.
The people must realize private
industry is their strongest ally in
Deace and in war. IT is the bnl-
wark Of freedom. IT can be de-
stroyed by humbug taxation.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
MILLSBORO

Miss Betty Ann Timmons has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Timmons, in Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Goodwin and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Outten and
daughter, Susan, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Will
liams, at Rehoboth.
Pvt. Reginald Lynch has been
home on furlough from an army
camp in Kentucky.
Mrs. Glenn Hastings is visiting
her husband who is with the A. A.
F. in Greenville, S. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred T. Ellis re-
Gently entertained at dinner Mr..
and Mrs. Dale Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley P. White
and Bob White spent last week in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Norman Hickman has re-
turned from a visit to her sister,
Mrs. Richard Peters, in Stamford,
N. Y. Mr.. Hickman Joined his wife
for the last week of her visit and
Mrs. Peters accompanied them
home.
Mrs. Dale Lingo entertained a
group of friends one afternoon last
week.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
5000 Cannery
Workers Needed
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housewives, mechanics, business
men, lawyers, doctors. and others
who have regular jobs. They will
enroll in the U. S. Crop Corps,
alongside others who are helping
to grow and harvest food"
1t is not possible to depend this
year on surplus labor or migrant
labor as in the past, either, he ex-
planned. Most of the surplus labor
has been absorbed in war plants
and last years migrants now are
making gun turrets, bomb sights,
or other weapons of war.
The crisis is further intensified
by the fact that harvesting seasons
are short, and the food crops are
perishable. A large number of
workers will be needed over short
period.
women can be of special help"
Mr.. Russell said, because they are
Americas champion Gamers al
ready"
Any person interested in a job in
a food processing plant should
come to the local USES office, or
notify them by mail or phone that
they are available to help.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Funeral services for Gardiner L.
Ellis were held on Tuesday after
noon at his late home on State
street, conducted by Rev. Joseph
Settle. Mr.. Ellis had been an in
valid for years and death released
valiant spirit from worn body
early last Friday morning, July 30.
He had been a school teacher, mail
carrier and farmer, and coming
from one of the oldest Delaware
families, had a wide circle OF
friends. Several years ago he was
married to Sallie Quillen, who
survives him as does also a sister,
Eunice, and a brother, William. OF
Delmar. and another brother, DR..
Lee Ellis, of Baltimore. Mr.. Ellis
was a devout Episcopalian, and in
politics a Republican. Mrs. Ellis
has many friends who sympathize
with her in her lonely hours.
Funeral services for Earl Bow
den, 11-year-old son of Mrs. Edna
Bowden, who died from Rocky
Mountain fever, were held in Car
ey's Church last Friday afternoon,
and interment made in Mechanics
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
/ NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Bailey Bill now before
Congress is a subject of debate
because it involves the basic prin-
ciple of Federal control versus To-
cal control. in this instance of the
commercial airlines. During these
days when a battle against bureau
cracy is being waged to save rep
resentative government. expansion
of Federal control is looked upon
with skepticism. However, there
are situations which require Fed
eral Jurisdiction. when states
rights are properly safeguarded.
Regulation of the commercial air
lines is an example. Among other
things. the Lea-Bailey Bill would
standardize air traffic rules and
safety regulations, much as Feder-
al supervision applies to shipping
on our navigable waters.
Typical of the sentiment in fa-
vor of the bill is the comment of
Representative Lyle H. Boren of
Oklahoma I'm most fields of ac-
tivity both states and nations have
all OBl iOAC W pay
their respective spheres. /. for one.
believe that in recent years there
has been a tendency dangerously
to overlook the constructive role
which can and should be played by
the states respecting many of the
great problems of our democracy.
But our long history has demon
strated. sometimes after costly
and ill-advised experimentation,
that there are some fields in which
the nation must carry out full re-
sponsibility."
The Lea Bailey Bill apparently
recognizes the principle of states
rights and leaves room for state
activities in the development and
control of aviation. Sound inte-
grated regulation of the airlines
appears essential to their progress
and public safety. but it must be
accomplished with due regard to
existing property rights of others.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Milton Fire Loss Is
Set At $3.50, 1000
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The mill contained all modern
machinery for the manufacture of
-four. and many kinds of dairy.
hog and poultry feed.
Members of the firm said there
was more feed on hand at the time
of the fire than had been stored for
a long time, new shipments having
just arrived from commercial feed
companies.
Quantities Of Feed Stored
The burned building, which is
now a mass of ruins. contained
more than 1000 bushels of wheat.
1000 bushels of corn, eight tons
of dried milk products. several
hundred pounds of -four and sew
eral tons of other feed
The destruction of this mill will
be a great loss to Sussex county,
since the firm served more than
500 dairy cattle. with feed mixed
at the mill. 1t was said. Twenty
tons of poultry feed were ground
and mixed there each day for small
laying flocks all over the county.
Also, many hog raisers depended
upo nthe mill mixed food. The firm
also handled large quantities of
commercial feed and more than
100 tons of this was in the build
ings which were saved.
Between 5000 and 1000 pounds
of -four were manufactured at the
mill each day, serving many fam
lilies in the community.
The original mill was built in
1901 and was operated by Daniel
Wagamon an dthe late Curtis Wag-
anon. In 1926 and 1887 new addi-
tions were made to the mill build
ings, one of the largest and oldest
feed manufacturing houses in the
state.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Huckleberry Crop
Bringing In Cash
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common for residents of the towns
as well as those of the rural COM
munities to spend day in the
woods and pick enough to supply
them with pies during the winter
months. as well as "cobblers.
Within the past few years. how
ever. town folk don't bother to pick
them. but buy them from the far
mers.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
FLASHES FROM OBSERVATION POSTS
IN THE MILFORD AREA
POST 3-B
d. 7. HOlcOmb, C. o.

Beginning at midnight on August
6 this post goes on three-hour
shifts.
Xxx
Mrs. Thomas Robbins. who is Of
fcer of the day on Wednesday, was
omitted from the list of officers
last week.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Newarks post office became the
fourth first class post office in
Delaware July l. The other first
class post offices are Wilmington,
Dover and Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Home grown "cukes" sliced thin
and mixed with onions. provide a
tangy appetizer.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
POST &c
Charles Cannon, C.. o.

Volunteers are wanted; hear the
stirring call. If you can possibly
do so, get in touch with Frank
Jester for night duty, and Mrs.
Nettie Jester for day duty. and
offer your services. for they are
very urgently needed.
XXX
"These are the times that test
our faith in God. In this faith. our
ancestors founded this nation. We
must now revive humbly, and sim
cerely. this faith that is the very
core of our American tradition. We
must once more be a people awak-
ened to pray!"
XXX
The hot broiling suns this week
have added much to the arduous
duties of observers and ii was par
ticularly warm during the shift of
Mrs. Sallie Cannon, and Mrs. Mary
Robbins on Tuesday. but despite
the handicaps of weather this post
has been well manned by the faith
full. There has been one open shift,
and this was due to sickness.
XXX
Jack Willis and Howard French
were kept busy early Wednesday
morning. The work came thick and
fast. but they were equal to the
task.
Xxx
We were fortunate in securing
two new observers on Sunday,
They were Mr.. and Mrs. Shelby
Thompson. We welcome them to
our corps.
kkk
Mrs. Dorothy Tucker was back
Saturday. after week of absence.
Xxx
Miss Gertrude Tatman has been
one of our most faithful observers.
She can be depended upon at all
times. In fact, this post is fortu-
nate in having many in this class.
kHt
Emerson Sapp. substituting for
Frisby Kerby on Saturday. wrote
that on his first day on the banks
of the Mispillion the mosquitoes
were not near as bad as he ex-
pected them to be.
Xxx
Mrs. May French's son. James,
who is in the armed service. is
home on furlough. She is serving
Wednesdays with Mrs. Ethel Gov
erdale.
Xxx
Mrs. Albert Walls. one of our
observers. is anxious for furlough
in order that she can attend the
wedding of her son, Lieutenant Os-
borne Walls. She served on Thurs
day last week, instead of Satur-
day.
Xxx
We are glad to note that one of
our observers, Mrs. Elizabeth Ste
venson. is improving after criti-
cal illness.
XXX
On Sunday a week we had three
officials happen to appear at this
post at one time. They were Major
Anthony S. Summers. district di-
rector; Assistant Chief Observer
Frank Jester and the new public
relations officer.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

The Delaware State W. C. T. U.
Convention will be held at Delmar
on October 13, IA and Is.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Cool meat broth rapidly, keep
cold, use soon.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

FOR VICTORY: BUY BONDS ----
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

These are the times that test
our faith in God. In this faith. our
ancestors founded this nation. We
must now revive humbly, and sim
cerely. this faith that is the very
core of our American tradition. We
must once more be a people awak-
ened to pray!"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-21
GADDINGS
BY Gladys
THOUGHTS WHILE STRoLLING

Friends Of BERTHA MADISON barely knew of her return
from her visit South when To- and behold she off
again. this time to New York and by plane and.
accompanying her HUSBAND. JIMMY SMITH. They
His vacation began August 10Th they decided sort OF
have beated honeymoon and New York together.
After August % they will he at home with Berhas sister
and broher-in-aw the LEROY DUES of Hobrook
HARRY CLARY. who is an old friend OF whs
that he will positively take unto himself bride
week. Suppose is the attractive lady who has been
his constant companion recently.
We that surprised when We heard that BILL ROUTT
is married tied the knot down South where he is stationed
the armed We hear that the bride is the sister
OF c. h. LUCAS (the talor).
HETTY MAE JACKSON here for visit with her sis
ter, who is making her home here .Hey lives in
New York now. BEATRICE WESSON and her two babies
are sojouming in Toronto
JOE BRANAM is spending a week in ldlewild which is
accordance with his custom of spending the second week
August that spot. The PETRY FISHERS also
Vacationing in ldleWd. lie home last week end
But Sadie remains.
MRS MOSES LEE will leave this Tuesday for those parts
to stay until early in September. SUE GOODSON..
has to visit her husband EUGENE. with her is
GEORGIA Redo who will visit her fance. JIMMY
ADAMS. both stationed at jefferson Barracks Mis-
souri, IiURLOW FITZPATRICK is also stationed there
his mater is Just back from two weeks there.
The Whiby kids PATRICIA and ClIARLITA.. left for
Virginia with Mrs c. f. Golfer They will have the time
of their young lives visiting in their mothers home town
Old friends of hers have planned numerous parties for them
They will divide their visit between points in Virginia
and Washington
MRS. Golfer. whom you all met at the Whtbys' re-
cocktail honor OF her and her husband
her teaching contract in Virginia though she
high school teach music here which will
1917 Twill be good to have her among she
is beautifully prepared in her field.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-21

We have more news from Uncle
Stork. It's another boy for the JIM
ME Cooper's. Congratulations
Nom. May he be as wonderful as
your boy. EChappie.'
John Kemp and Mother Kemp
have returned home from their
Wanderings and have brought
lovely surprise, Mr.. Kemps teen
age sister-!n-law, Verncs,ine Brln-
son. a comcly miss from Atlanta. A
fine example OF the reason for that
expression. shes a Georgia peach"
Now that Lewis Ellis is stationed
a. Sclfridce Field he is able TO visit
The Gardens more often. In fact,
he was here just last weekend And
so was Bernard Pearson from Fort
Custer way.
That dashing Sergeant Louis
Kemp has returned TO Pyote. Texas,
his furlough being over. Corporal
| Thomas Nance has gone back to
his camp, Fort Bragg. His leave, we
are sorry TO say, was suddenly can
! celled.
School will soon be opened and
/ the hobby school has closed. Only
for a short recess before beginning
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-21
CLUBS and Other Briefs

the home OF Mrs. B, Bate. 1857
Preston.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-21

rose White. Sue Morton. Emmetta
Stewart, Lottle Battles, Babe Wo-
mack, June Dickens, Margie Carter,
Alice Hayes, Alice Christmas. Her
moine Peyton, Ruth Jackson, Wv
ian Thompson, Frances Tam, Fran
ces Raiford and Elizabeth Green
MR.. COY FERGUSON Of King
avenue. surprised his wife on her
birthday. which was last Tuesday
evening, August 10. Among those
who helped perpc'rdtc the plan
were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wash
ington. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Woods,
Mrs. Ethel Hughes. Mrs. Velma
Robinson, Mrs. Whine Thomas,
Mrs. Wilmer Langford, Mrs. Del.
Henderson and Mrs. Robbie How
ard
Are tho practically newlywed.
T. j. JACkSONS. :. estranged or
what?
LOUISA PERRY and DORO-
THEA WRIGHT two Of Dctroit's
younger socialites are being very
patriotic. =. giving parties right and
left for the boys in the service or
those being indicted. >. such was
the case on last Friday evening" 4.
The honorees were. .ADOLPHUS
SHARKS and BAUGHZELL BISH-
OPP, both are new inductees.
Dancing and refreshments we're the
! features. Some OF the guests were
Alison Mccormick. Ben Jones, Lou
ise Ferguson, Audrey Thomas, Will
lis Ross, Terry Brown, Daisy Car
Ter. Bcrnice Nuttall-
We are very proud OF Doris Nc
! Crary -. She has been appointed as
assistant Librarian of the Herman
Kiefer Branch library. and is the
only Negro TO hold such a position
in Wayne county She is especially
well prepared for the job. -. She
was graduated last year. f = m
Wayne university with a BA
in sociology, This June she was
graduated with honors from Sim.
mons college School OF Library
science. lin Boston, Mass. 80. She
was the only Negro in the Library
school. She is a member Of Delta
Sigma Theta sorority. also a mem
Der OF the American Library aSso-
citation. ,... The Michigan Library
association IAN d Wayne County
Staff association.
From Chicago we hear the JOHN
/ SENGSTACKES have new baby
I've offer them our congratula-
tons.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-08-21

Patton, Gilbert Jackson, Pauline
StarkS and others
Members Of the RAlFORD-POLK
wedding party. were on the go
every night last week with parties
for the bride and bridegroom
to-be Tuesday night, i! was the
Bob Mssons' home -. Wednesday.
Eva McBroom -. Thursday night,
the rehearsal dinner al the Alpha
house Friday night. the Spinster
party, given by Margie Carter and
June Dickens and on the same
nj ghi, the Bachelor party given by
the ushers was held in the rccrca-
Ton rooms. :. al the home OF Ben
Henderson.
Al the Masons hostesses were. -.
Dolly Mason. Margaret Wells, SAL
I'VE Peyton Ford and Lillian Brown.
Among those who attended were
Dorothy Miller. Media Grimes, Mel