Milford chronicle., 1943-07-09
LEWES

Mr.. and Mrs. William Ackermal
of Washington, ID. c., are spending
some time here with Mrs. Acker
mans mother, Mrs. Frances Brown
Mrs. George Layton and Mrs
Grace Brittingham spent a few
days of last week in Georgetown
with friends and relatives.
Community celebrations wert
held at Lewes on Monday, while
a sports program, band concert
and vaudeville show were the fea.
lures at Fort Miles.
A Memorial plaque inscribed
with more than 200 names of mer
and women in the armed forces
was dedicated on the Lewes Vii
lage Green, preceding an old
fashioned civic celebration. The
plaque was unveiled by Master
Mechanic John Arthur Walls, u. S
Coast Guard, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Walls of Lewes. The pla-
que is about eight feet high with
a glass-enclosed front. Joseph L.
Marshall was master OF eere-
monies. Robert G. Houston of
Georgetown. who spoke from a
rostrum in front OF the plaque,
said the observance of Independ-
ence Day took on added signifi-
canoe this year as American fight
ing men were battling to preserve
the ideals embodied in the Declara-
tion of independence. He pointed
out the plaque had been erected
on a historic site, that of the for
mer home of Col. David Hall of
the Continental Army.
A sports program for youth of
the town followed on Second street.
Relatives and friends of the SER
vice men at Fort Miles assisted in
the celebration there. Swimming
was popular throughout the day,
with bath houses available at the
beach. Col. F. A. Hall. special SER
vice officer, arranged a varied
program, including sports events,
a, concert by. the, Harbor Defense
Band; free motion pictures. and
vaudeville show by a cast from
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. GlenwOOd Harring-
ton and daughter, Patsy, are spend
ing the month of July at their cot
tage on Lewes beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Harrison, of
Wilmington. are visiting in Lewes
with Mr.. Harrison's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Harrison, and fam
lily at their home on Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Blockson.
Jr., and children. of Penn's Grove.
N. j.. are spending their vacation
here with Mrs. Blockson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Ingram, at their
cottage on Lewes beach.
Miss Marie Hart. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Layton Hart. has ac-
cepted a position as secretary to
Richard A. Shields. superintendent
of the Lewes Special School. Miss
Hart is a graduate of the class of
1943.
Private William Schmierer of
Fort Eustis, Va. has returned to
camp after a visit with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Schmier-
er.
Mrs. William Y. Thompson is re-
at the Beebe Hospital /
from an operation. Mrs. Thomp-
sons friends wish her well.
Mrs. A. T. Poole has returned to
Philadelphia after a visit in Lewes
with Lieut.. and Mrs. Earle T.
Poole at their home on Pilot-town
road.
Miss Mary Frances Vaughn.
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Tay-
or Vaughn, is attending Devereaux
Pine Camp at North Anson. Maine.
Mrs. Hilda Winthrop of Whining
on and her small daughter Ellen.
ire the guests of Capt. Fred Bur-
on and his grandson. F. Irving
Walls, seaman. second-class, L. S.
coast Guard, at their Second street
'esidence.
]. Albert McDonough. teacher of
at the Lewes High
school, has been called into the
ervice. He will report for active
luty at Hollywood. Fla. this month
With a commission of lieutenant \
g. in the Navy Reserves. II
Another member of the Lewes
chool faculty. John c. Branner,
instructor of agricultural sub
ects, has been drafted and is eX-
ected to be called for duty with
n the next few weeks.
DIR. Brickley. who has been con-
ned to the Beebe Hospital. is able y
D be out again.
Mrs. Raymond r. Atkins, who is
pending the summer with her
lmily at their cottage at Lewes
each, announces plans for an ad-
anced class in irst-aid to he
by the Red Cross. The
ourse which will start immediate
:. is required for motor corps or
rst-aid Instructors courses. Sum-
Ter residents on the beach are
rged to take the course during