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Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
DRAFT OF ALL FATHERS TO
BEGIN SOON AFTER OCTOBER l
toOntlnued from First Pare,

bers regardless of the number or
age of their children, unless they
are granted deferment as lessen
tial" in agriculture or industry or
unless their induction would mean
"extreme hardship and privation'
to their families. The policy of not
drafting men over 3S continues.
Local Boards TO Decide
The decision in each mans case
will be up to his local board, sub
jeet to appeal.
In deciding whether to grant
hardship deferment, classification
Sd. boards are to take into con-
sideration provisions for allotments
to dependent OF service men and
.other. means by which the regis
trant could contribute to his fam
ily's support in event of induction" ="
Currently wives get $50 monthly
sea taken from the husbands pay
and $2S as an outright government
grant-while the government gives
$i2 monthly for the first child and
$40 more monthly for each addi-
tional child.
The Senate has passed a bill to
Increase allowances so that a wife
with one child would get a total of
$6S instead of the so now provid-
ed while allowances for each addi-
tional child would be raised from
10 to Ill. House action on the
measure is expected after Con-
gress reconvenes September IA.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
THIRTY.FIVE STATE
MEN GET CITATIONS
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The citations for Denney and
Marvel follow:
First Sergt. Albert W. Denney.
son of Albert Denney. East Front
street. Milford. For exceptionally
meritOrOus conduct in the perform
ance of outstanding services while
on duty as first sergeant of his
battery. In addition to his regular
duties. Sergeant Denney has de-
voted much of his spare time to
improving the living conditions and
recTeatiOnal facilities of the men in
his organization. His Jealous man
ner in approaching and solving all
battery problems has been an in
spiratiOn to those whom he has
served as well as those under his
supervision.
"Staff Sergt William Marvel.
husband of Mrs Grace Marvel. Wal
nut street. North Milford. For ex-
ceptionally meritorious conduct in
the performance of outstanding
services while on duty as supply
sergeant of his battery. Sergeant
Marvel has been able to cope with
all the difficult problems relating
to supply and equipment. His
eager desire to work and his lack
of regard for long hours have in
sured that all men in his organiza-
tiOn have been properly equipped
at all times"
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Drought Plays Havoc
With Canning Crops
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Soy beans. corn, and lima beans
have been damaged but a rain In
the near future would help to sal
wage some OF these, it was stated.
The hot dry weather caused many
blossoms to fall off the lima bean
vines and as a result the yield will
be smaller than usual. Corn, while
greatly retarded and probably dam
aged to some extent, would stage a
comeback with wet weather, grow
ers said.
So far the tomato crop has not
been greatly damaged although
somewhat smaller fruit has result
ed. The quality of tomatoes was de-
scribed as good at the present
time but farmers warned that a
few more dry days and this crop
would be among the drought cas-
ualties.
The cantaloupe crop is maturing
faster than usual because of the
dry weather but farmers are un-
willing to estimate the damage
continued dry weather may cause.
Early potatoes have apparently
escaped damage from the dry wea-
ther and farmers say it is too early
to determine il there will be dam
age to the late crops.
Approximately 100000 pounds Of
potatoes have been sold to the fed
eral government by Sussex county
farmers so far in the government
program of potato purchasing
throughout the country, it was an
nOunced this week by Wilmer T.
DericksOn. chief of the Bureau of
Markets of the State Board of
Agriculture. No potatoes have been
offered to the government in Kent
and New Castle counties.
Sussex Potatoes Sold
The potatoes sold in Sussex
county represent between 25 and
30 carloads and were inspected pri-
or to sale. Only U. 5. No. l grade
are accepted The price offered by
the federal government is 1925 per
100 pounds, slightly above the pres
ent market price.
What beans there were had to be
picked quickly over the weekend.
when the call for help went out I
and resulted in the employment of
soldiers from Fort Miles. The bean
crop picked over the weekend was
more than the canneries could
handle.
Aside from the weekend rush.
there has been comparatively little
work for the bean pickers. and
some of the migratory laborers who
came to Delaware to work on that
crop have gone on to other states.
The laborers from Jamaica picked
what beans there were and some
early apples and were sent to work
in the canneries.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
STEPS TAKEN TO
DEVELOP OYSTER BEDS
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Approximately 10000 bushels OF
seed oysters have been inspected
by officials of the commission. this
inspection relating to seed oysters
being shipped out of the state,
This figure does not represent all
of the oysters shipped out Of the
state because the commission was
not established until the oyster sea-
son had been well underway.
Great interest has been shown in
Rehoboth Bay and Indian River
Bay. where tests of oysters planted
indicated that the quality is equal
to the famed Chincoteague oyster.
Investigation of. high mortality
rate OF both seed and market oys-
ters, which of necessity is based
on scientific analysis of both the
oyster and the water taken over a
long period of various kinds of
weather and seasonal conditions. is
still underway. This report will be
made public by the commission as
soon as possible.
To date, more than so per cent
of the present funds have been ap-
propriated toward improving con-
dition of the shell fish industry
within the state. this being exclusive
of prospective outlays for similar
plans already contemplated.
Members of the commission in
clude: John w. Wileutts, presi-
dent; Mr.. Ridgely, secretary: Will
bert Rawley. Harry Blades, and
Charles Fagan.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Christian Science Church Ser
vice Report for Sunday, August s.
1913. The subject of the Lesson
Sermon in First Church of Christ,
Scientist. 1901 VanBuren Street,
Wilmington. and Christian Science
Society, Grange Hall. Milford land
all Christian Science Churches and
Societies throughout the wOrld)
Sunday. August S. 1913. is: "SPIR-
IT,. Morning Service and Sun
day School are at HOO.
The Golden Text is: Psalms
1870. Teach me to do thy will;
for thou art my God: thy spirit is
good; lead me into the land of up
rightness. A Bible citation from
the Lesson Sermon is: Jer. 1924.
and John 4:24. Can any hide him
self in secret places that | shall
not see him? Saith the Lord. Do
not | fill heaven and earth? saith
the Lord. John 4:24. God is a
Spirit: and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in
truth.
A correlative passage from the
Textbook. Science and Health
with Key to the. Scriptures. by
Mary Baker Eddy is: (P 594:19)
SPIRIT. Divine substance; Mind;
divine Principle; all that is good;
God; that only which is perfect;
everlasting. Omnipresent. omnipOt-
ent. infinite.
"wednesday evening service. Will
mington. 500 o'clock; Milford. the
first Wednesday of the month at
500 P. M
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
LIEUT.. R. B. WALLS, jR.
MADE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Lieut.. r. B. Walls. Jr.. a former
trust officer at the Equitable Trust
Company. Wilmington. has been
made executive officer of the Army
East Tennessee Ordnance Works at
Copperhill. Tenn. The son of Mr..
and Mrs. r. B. Walls of Milton,
Lieutenant Walls was commission
ed in the ordnance department in
August. 1912.
Following a short training period
at the Aberdeen Md Proving
Grounds. he was transferred to the
Weldon Spring, Mo, Ordnance
Works. He was transferred to Cop
perhill some time ago.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
OBITUARY
SWAIN

SWAIN
Mrs. Mary E. Swain, "a years
old, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Steve Warrington,
in Wilmington, following an illness
of several months. She is survived
by her husband. Robert H. Swain;
three children, Mrs. Steve Warning
ton, Wilmington; r. Archie Swain,
Cape May. N. j., and Mrs. E. V.
Ingram of Dover; also six grand
children and three gFeat-grand-
children. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon and inter-
ment made in Red Mems Cemetery,
Glendale.
TWILLEY
Funeral services for Clinton
Twilley. aged 33 years, son of
Nathaniel Twilley and the late
Mrs. Olevia Twilley of near Sea-
ford, who died Wednesday, July 21,
in a Wilmington hospital, were
held at the Watson funeral home in
SeafOrd on Saturday, July "a. In
terment was in Odd Fellows Gene
terry. Seaford. He was employed as
a barber in Milton when he was
taken i'll and sent to a Wilmington
hospital. Besides his father, he
leaves seven brothers and four
sisters. He formerly worked in
Milford shops.
RENTZ
Mrs. Eta S. RentZ, wife of the
late Gottlieb RentZ, died at her
home near FELTON, ON Friday, July
%. after long illness. Funeral
services were held Tuesday after
noon, July 81. in the Berry funeral
home in charge of Rev. j. T. Bailey
of Canterbury Church. Interment
in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery. She
is survived by six sons and three
daughters-Mrs. Charles Dill of
Viola. Mrs. William Wilson and
Mrs. Leon Kent, of FELTON,; Leslie
Rentz, Carl Rentz and Clifford
Rentz. of Frederica; Clyde and
Raymond of Detroit, Mich, and
Frederick, with whom she lived.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
PRIME HOOK NECK

Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlton Clifton on the birth Of a
daughter Tuesday morning, August
3rd.
Cpl. Alfred Nelson Bennett, OF
Alexandria. Va. spent the week
end at Shady Brook with his moth
er and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Stevenson
and friends of Dunellen, N. j., vis-
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Stevenson, the past week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stogner
and daughter, Joan Marie, OF
Washington, d. c., visited MIR. and
Mrs. Elwood Stevenson last week.
Pvt. Willard Dutton has been
honorably discharged from the
Army, and visited at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Roach the
past weekend.
Charlie Jefferson, Of Marcus
Hook, Pa, visited al Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis Jeflerson's over the week
end.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS.

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold a rummage sale Satur-
day, August Z, in the shop former
ly occupied by Effie Sapp.
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The Late Disciples Glass Of
Calvary Methodist Sunday School
will hold its next class meeting at
the home of Mrs. Raymond Wilk-
ins. At the last regular meeting so
members were present to enjoy the
supper and participate in the sing
ing, games and recitations which
followed.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
w. S. Potter Reelected
By Delaware Bar
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J N0N-ts@~@N~~
vocable trust agreements which
have some points in common with
a will in the disposal of property.
The co-chairmen of the confer
ence committee were Clarence A.
SoutheFland, representing the law
yers. and Elwyn Evans, president
of the Wilmington Trust Company,
for the bankers.
In an amendment to its bylaws
the association changed the name
of it's committee on pleading and
practice to the committee on i'm
proving and administration of JUS
tice.
In a review of the work of the
association during the past year,
Mr.. Potter. who is also chairman
of the Democratic State Commit
tee. mentioned particularly the
services of the committee on war
work. which aids service men, and
of which Commons Pleas Judge P.
Warren Green is chairman. and
the committee on unauthorized
practice of law. of which former
Atty. y.-Gen. James r. MorfOrd is
chairman.
Other officers elected by the as
sociation were: Robert G. Houston,
of Georgetown. first vice-president:
George M. Fisher, of Dover second
vice-president; George c. Herring.
Jr., of Wilmington, third vice-pres-
ident; Howard Duane. treasurer;
William Poole. secretary.
Mr.. Potter. who presided at the
meeting is a member of the Will
mingtOn law firm of SOutherland.
Berl and Potter. He was first
elected president of the associa-
tiOn on June 26. 1912. succeeding
Mr.. MOrfOrd who had held the Of
flee for two years.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DON
nan Holzmueller announce the
engagement of their daughter.
Margaret, to Major George
yanderslice Beamon, Coast Ar
tillery Corps. U. S. Army, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Simp-
son Beamon. Sr.. of Suffolk,
Va. Miss Holzmueller attend
ed Women's College, University
Of Delaware, and Beacon Col
lege. Major Beamon, at pres
ent stationed at Fort Miles, is
a. graduate of Virginia Poly
technic Institute and is a mem
ber OF 0micrOn Delta Kappa,
Tau Beta Pi and the Univer-
sity Club OF Buffalo. No date
has been set for the we'd
ding.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

- N Saturday evening,
July 81, at eight, in
H n Union Methodist
Church at Bridge
- s- - Vile, marriage vows
were made by Miss Mabel Eliz-
abeth Cannon, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur w. Cannon,
and Mr.. Crerar Bennett, son Of
Mrs. Blanche Reed Bennett OF
Milford. Rev. E. l.. WimbrOw
performed the double ring GER
emony. The brides father gave
her away. The wedding music
was played by Mrs. Lawrence
Cahall and the sOloist was Mr..
James Culver. The floor
length gown of the bride was
of white slipper satin trimmed
in white net lace. 1t had a
sweetheart neck line, fitted
bodice with long fitted sleeves.
Her net veil was the same
length as her gown. She car
ried a shower bouquet Of white
roses. The only attendant was
a cousin, Miss Bernice Seely,
of Bridgeville, who was maid
Of-honor and wore a gown Of
ice-blue. She wore a cap of
matching cOlors with long
streamers of net which were
attached to a bow. Her bouquet
was of yellow roses. Mr..
Frank Reed of Milford was
best man for the groom, and
the ushers were Mr.. Clifton
Seely of Bridgeville. and Mr..
Burton Colt of Philadelphia.
The brides mother wore a
aqua dress with matching ac-
cessories and a corsage Of yell
low roses. Mrs. Bennett, the
groom's mother. chose blue for
her dress, and wore an orchid
corsage. A small reception for
the families and the bridal
party followed after which the
young couple left for Atlantic
City where they are spending
their honeymoon. The bride is
a graduate of Bridgeville High
School and Beacon College,
and has been associated with
H. P. Cannon and Son, Inc, at
Bridgeville. Mr.. Bennett is a
graduate of Milford High
School, and with his mother,
operates several farms. They
will live at Bay View Farm,
near Slaughter Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange will meet in reg
ular business session on Aug. Z.
g At the last meeting in July, M
Calls and committee presented a
very good program Of readings, and
Albert Humphreys. who supervised
groups of high school girls and
boys on farms, told Of the splendid
work these young folks are doing
to help the farmers harvest their
crops.
On August 81. the following
committee will have charge: Miss
Edna Barker. Miss Louise Hig-
man, Miss Roseanna Messick. Mrs.
Maud Abbott, Mrs. Pearl Messick,
and Mrs. Hattie Benson.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

We need rain-beans, tomatoes,
watermelons, cantaloupes are all
running for want Of good rain.
Don't forget the rummage sale
Saturday, August Z, sponsored by
the American Legion Auxiliary.
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The regular monthly meeting Of
the Mizpah Circle will be held at
the church Wednesday evening,
August IL, in the form of a covered
dish supper. Please be sure to
bring your own dishes.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
PARTY

On Wednesday afternoon of last
week NAPLES Jester. Jr., enter
tanned a group of friends at his
home in celebration of his tenth
birthday. Those who enjoyed the
games and refreshments were Bill
ly Boldly. Jimmy Cannon, Burton
and Martin Coverdale. George Fos-
ter, Bobby Gibson. Harry Humes,
Cecil Maloney, Bobby Messick, Bob
by Walls and Howard White.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
STATE TO GET $25O,OOO
FOR STUDY OF HIGHWAYS

The federal government will allOt
S250,OO0 to Delaware out of a fed
eral fund of S50.O0O,000 for pre-
pairing plans for postwar highway
construction, the United States
Municipal News states.
According to the publication,
Congress made the allotments to
prevent reversion of unObligated
federal-aid road funds to the fed
eral government and authorized
the use of the funds for engineer
ing investigation for postwar
work. The formula in the federal
highway act was used in the ap-
portionment of the money among
the states.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
MILFORD PARENTS HEAR
SON WAS HURT IN AFRICA

Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Williamson,
OF this town. has received word
that their son, Pierce Williamson,
20 years old, who is a technician in
the air forces in Africa. had been
injured in an airplane crash in
North Africa.
The word came in a letter from
Williamson to a friend here and
stated that he had suffered bruises
and an injury to his back. William
son wrote that his condition is fa-
vorable and he is expected to re-
cover.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
DIRECTOR DERICKSCN FINDS
CROPS SOMEWHAT EARLY
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and 80 per cent of last years large
crop but the quality has been fine
and prices are good.
Harvesting of watermelons is
just getting under way. according
to Mr.. Derickson's reports. The
anticipated yield is expected to be
about slightly more than half OF
last years crop. WatermelOns will
reach their peak harvest around
Aug. 10. Early tomatoes started
reaching canning plants in lower
Delaware this week. The quality
is reported to be fair.
State market inspectors, under
the supervision of Mr.. Derickson.
are stationed in various parts OF
the state examining eantaloupes.
watermelOns. tomatoes and several
other items for maturity, size and
quality.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Shawnee Club News

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
tion Club will hold its annual pic
mic at the home of Mrs. Maurice
GrOvermaH on Friday. August 1S.
beginning at 10:30. Club members
and their families are invited; also
each club member is to invite a
neighbor. Please bring a covered
dish, silverware and your own
beverage.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Broiler Growers
Face Feed Shortage
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did last year. In the face of this.
however. mahy have enlarged their
houses with the result that they
will not be able to get the requir-
ed amount of coal but will encoun-
ter feed shortage.
Broilers growers at this time
are seeking a ceiling price of SS
cents instead of 2S1Sc.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
Personal Happenings

/ Miss Betty Walls and Miss EileeI
Wharton are spending a few day.
in Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper
Srd. spent the past weekend il
New York City.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Humes ant
children are spending this weeh
at Dewey Beach.
Miss Grace Bennett and Miss
Margaret Webb are spending this
week in Rehoboth.
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DIR. N. X. Washburn has returned
home after spending the past few
weeks in New York City.
Miss Lucy Rumpstich and Miss
Evelyn Short are spending the
weekend in Philadelphia.
Mrs. William ]. Cavanaugh left
this week for Ocean City, N. j.,
where she will spend week.
Mrs. Charles varney, Mrs. Rich
ard NJ. Roberts and son, Dicky,
have been in RehobOth this week.
Mrs. Clarence b. Downing at
tended the V. l. A. Club art exhibit
in RehOboth this week.
Mrs. Davis X. Grier and Mrs.
Herman johnson leave on Monday
for the PocOnos, staying for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Reed had
as guests over the past weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Farens of
Milton.
DIR. James Armstrong of Potts
town, Pa, was the overnight guest
of DR.. and Mrs. Walter l.. Grier on
Mrs. Thomas Simpson was the
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Allen at their cottage at
Beach.
Mrs. Annie Z. Reynolds of Mil
ton, spent the past week at Slaugh-
ter Beach with her sister. Mrs.
Charles E. Reed.
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Mrs. James DickersOn and daugh-
ter, Jacqueline. of Salisbury, Md,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID.
Dickerson this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Walls and
two sons, of Centreville. Md. have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
nard Shortall this week.
Mrs. Garrett L. Grier and Mrs.
Klein of Rehoboth. have
been guests of MIR. and Mrs. George
H. Draper, Srd, this week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Toadvine
nave returned to their home on
lake avenue after spending the
past ten days at RehobOth.
Miss Florence Pearce is spend
ng this week in Ocean City, N. j..
rs the guest of a school friend.
Miss Marjorie Moore, of Easton,
Pa.
Mrs. Harry L. Grier and Mrs.
P. Richards left on We'd .
iesday for Rehoboth where they
will be guests at the Belhaven HO-
ell for the next two weeks. Miss
sara Grier will spend this week
md with them.
Mrs. Blanche Bennett and Miss ,
trace Bennett have had as house
,uests over the past weekend Mr..
nd Mrs. Francis Knox, Miss Fran
es Courtney. of Wilmington. Miss
alexandria Best and Burton Colt
f Philadelphia. All were guests at
he Bennett-Cannon wedding on :
Miss Margaret Williams will
cave today for Baltimore where l
he will spend ten days with rela-
ives. Before returning home she
yill be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
,arl Williams in Wilmington. Miss |
Williams will begin her training at
efferson Hospital in Philadelphia. :
ext month.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Burton Purnell I
nd daughter Laurlin. OF Bridge
lille, who have been in Milford
ince May l. have gone to Oak $
richard for the rest of the season. {
little Laurlin was in the Memo I
ial Hospital from May , to June a
s. and in that time had three S
erious operations. Since June Is
he has been with her grandpar- n
nts. Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Purnell, t
'orth Walnut street, and is almost I
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Long of Mil
ton. have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Olive
L. Long, to Mr.. Harold F. Hudson
son OF Mr., and Mrs. John r. Hud-
son Of near Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

The marriage of Miss Thelma
Jane Lank. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter H. Lank of
Milton, and Sergeant w. Payn-
ter Sharp, of Milford. took
place at the BRIDES home Sat
urday evening. July 81. The
Rev. Robert S. HOdgson. of
Newport, a relative of the
bride, officiated. Miss Mar
garet Lee Sharp, sister of the
grOOm-elect, was maid of hon
or. Mr.. Paris M. Sharp was
best man for his brother. A
reception followed the cere-
mOny. Mrs. Sharp, a graduate
of Milton High School and
Beacon College, is secretary
to r. Carlisle Collins. Sergeant
Sharp. a graduate of Milford
High School, who was over
seas for more than a year and
who returned to the States last
spring. is at present stationed
at Fort Monmouth. N. j., as
an instructor. Mrs. Sharp is
spending this week at Asbury
Park, which is near Sergeant
Sharp's post.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

The coveted "E" Army and
Navy award which came into
the possession of the L. d.
Caulk Company on Tuesday
brought a ceremony that will
be remembered. To those 10y
al men and women who have
been so long a part of the or
gahization. goes the congratu-
latiOn of everyone, and the
satisfaction of having won
such a very great honor is a
reward in itself for the group
of men, who by their planning
and execution have brought
about a wonderful organiza-
ton. 1t was a proud moment
for Milford when the color
guard unfurled the pennant
just below "Old Glory" and it
signified that this small COM
munity has kept step with the
best of them, and so will con-
tinue.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06
. UNION CHURCH NEWS

Sunday school at 2 o'clock and
preaching at o'clock. Come out.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Captain James W. Cannon was
appointed on August s a justice
Of the peace and notary public by
Governor Miller for a term of four
years.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

Harry B. Windsor, owner of the
famous horse. Ashland Bird, now
has a four-year-old colt, Roy Mill
Ter. which is showing the qualities
of a racing horse.
Milford chronicle., 1943-08-06

James Younger Grier of Abeline:
Texas. is the guest of his brothers
of Milford this week. II is his first
visit to Delaware since the death
of his father, the late George S.
Grier.