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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
New Emphasis

But Fries persisted and managed
to preserve his unit in tight little
independent group instead of having
its activities scattered all over the
other services. AS far as the pub
lie goes, very little attention has
been paid to this arm Of our military
offense and defense. It may, how
ever, become very prominent be-
fore the war is over and some people
say that day is Imminent.
If gas comes. the United States
will be prepared for it. From an
organization with "a officers in the
thirties, the chemical warfare serv.
ice has grown until its officer per-
sonnet numbers many thousand" q
can't reveal the fgure) and many
of them are with combat troops to.
day where they are responsible for
the use of smoke screens and for
incendiaries-the fire bombs and the
flame throwers.
have witnessed demonstrations
at the Edgewood arsenal near Balti.
more, and although l cannot report
the details. l can say that some of
the effects were remarkable. You
ought to see steel tank or q con-
crete pillbox go up in flames when
1t is lighted" by a flame thrower
1t is unbelievable to watch.
There have been, of course. MANY
developments in this little-discussed
weapon of warfare since gas was
first used in World War l by the
Germans and used so successfully
and yet so stupidity. The attack took
the British and French colonial
troops utterly by surprise and
caused what amounted to a rout. II
the Germans had had the sense to
follow it up, they could have broken
through the lines and reached
Calais.
That was not the first use of gas
In warfare-the first recorded use
was some time earlier-in fact, Just
2,445 years earlier-at the siege of
Plataea, when the Spartans burned
wood saturated with pitch and sui
phur under the walls. It failed be-
cause a rain came up. Five years
later a similar "gas attack" was a
complete success at the siege of
Delium where the fumes drove the
defenders from the city's walls in a
panic.
Recent Developments
The most recent developments in
gas warfare has just been revealed.
The Allies have known for some time
that the Germans had new power
full gas which it is almost impossible
to detect by smell II can now be
stated that this gas is nitrogen
mustard, a relative of the deadly,
burning mustard gas Of the last war
but far '7'~~0 '-'atilc nrd that much
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
Not Superior 10 The u. S.

Practically everybody in the United States except
John L. Lewiss striking miners, will approve the firm
position taken by the President in connection with the
threatened shutdown of the bituminous coal mines.
1t is no exaggeration for Mr.. Roosevelt to assert
that strike in the coal mines would have the same
effect on the course of the Gripping defeat in
the field" The production of tanks, guns and ammu-
nition he said depends upon coal and without these
weapons, our sailors on the high and our Allies
in the field will be helpless against enemies.
There can be but outcome to the threatened
strike. No labor union is superior to the government
of this country. If the United Mine Workers have
been msed then it is high time that the government
makes effective its lesson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
Finds Style Future
Is Full of Interest
Present Trends Indicate a
Great Variety.
By CHERIE NICHOLAS

A survey of the fashion picture
'as is" for summer reveals many
interesting and significant style
trends. For instance boleros are
very much in fashion this sea-
son. 1t is not only that the bolero
dress or suit is smartly in vogue,
but incidental or separate boleros
are playing an important part in
the summer program.
A pleasing gesture is that Of the
bolero contrasted both in color and
material to the skirt. Very attrac-
tive, too, is the ensemble that tops
a navy linen skirt with a red linen
bolero worn over a daintily fem
mine blouse of fragile lingerie
white sheer Climax this with a
wide gypsy-tie girdle in purple for
a stunning effect.
In the neckwear departments you
will find boleros of handsome pique
or allover embroidery as well as
washable sheers that will prove
veritable treasures in your sum-
mer wardrobe. They transform
many a simple frock or sIsirt-and-
blouse into a dress-up costume that
will take you forth in good style at
a moments notice.
Then. too, in a survey Of fashions
it is interesting to note the new
trends in skirts They are narrow
ing considerably as time goes on.
The smart peg-top and wraparound
versions are in lively competition.
AS each has a slenderizing effect on
the figure they are held in high IA
vor. The newest print frocks favor
these skirt trends.
There is a new type Of skirt that
is coming rapidly into vogue. It is
aptly called the talbot skirt In that
it cascades down its side closing
ruffle frill of self material some
times finely pleated. The latest print
and dressy wash-fabric frocks are
styled in this way.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
u. 5. Army Is On Alert
For Chemical Warfare
Many Developments in Gas Warfare Date
From World War |; America Thought to
Have Greatest Potential Gas Offensive.
By BAUKHAGE
Ne,Us Analyst and Commentator.

WNU Service, Union Trust Building,
Washington, D. G.
Some days ago the British short
wave radio, beamed on Germany,
was telling the German people. who
dared to listen to the forbidden
words. that If their armies used gas
against the Russians, the British
would retaliate and paralyze the
German cities with gas bombs from
the air. Just about that same hour.
l was entering the Army and Navy
club in Washington with a short,
vigorous, bright-eyed general, whose
mental agility makes up for his lack
Of length. 1t was no coincidence.
/ was there to learn something more
about chemical warfare and I knew
of no better way than to pump Brig.
Gen. Alden H. Watt of the chem
ical warfare service and whose book
Gas Warfare" has sold out twice in
Washington book stores.
There was. however, a coincidence
connected with that visit, for as we
walked into the great. crowded din
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
Blame The British

Here's another chance for the anti-British element
to lambast great Allies.
It is disclosed that William Phillips special envoy
to India, asked and refused permission to
Gandhi and Nehru who have been nerned by the gov
eminent of India.
We can get some idea of the situation if we
imagine the British Ambassador requesting permission
to hold political interview with convicted German
saboteurs for the purpose of discussing the and
injustices of American procedure.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13

A farmer who sells butter, lard or
any other food rationed under the
meats and fats program to a retail
er now must collect ration points
for the sale.
If you are having trouble with the
point rationing system. go to your
Red Cross chapter. A nutrition ex-
pert win gladly explain point ration.
ing TO you.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
B r E FS. by Baukhage

Polish saboteurs killed or wounded
424 Nazis. damaged II German
trains and destroyed seven oil wells
within one month.
The famous German military
magazine. Militaerwochenblatt, has
suspended after l27 years of publica.
ton. the London radio said in a
broadcast recently reported by Unit.
ed States government monitors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13

Americans naturally shocked at the execution
of aviators by the Japanese but if they had been
well informed to the treatment accorded the Chinese
they would understand Nine Chang Kai-shes declara
ton that the act comes surprise to Chinese"
The cruelties visited upon the captured soldiers
and civilians of China equal Attila at his worst The
sack of Marking, with wide-open murder looting and
raping is described by persons almost without
equal in the worlds history.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
Nazis Call Invasion Impossible

The German people ought to feel relieved. Dr.
Joseph Goebbes, Propaganda Minister, assures them
that invasion of the continent is thing impos-
sble"
Just few years ago the German people were
likewise assured by Hermann Goering that no bombs
would drop on German territory, They were led to
vent enemy planes from flying over Germany.
DIR. Goebbes also advises the Nazis that the per-
three fold the British air raids which "are already
being repaid" and Twill be evened up completely
of these days."
There will be millions of Germans ready to accept
the statements of the minister of propaganda but the
number of those who doubt the accuracy of his predc
lions will grow
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13

A politician is not to be despised
in this land of the freen and the
home of the voter. After all, how
do you expect democracy to operate
without politicians?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13

SOLDIERS stationed at camp san
Luis Obispo, Calf, QUILTED with
new type training gas masks.
ing room of the club. Watt paused
to speak to a gray-haired man in
civilian clothes with a ribbon in his
buttonhole. recognized a once
familiar figure-Amos Fries, first
general of the chemical warfare
service. He. of course. is retired
now.
/ recalled that shortly after the
First World war. the activities Of
General Fries got under some peo-
pies skins. He was hyper-enthusi-
asst over his speciality, and in the
reaction against all things military
which comes after a war, the cynics
used to joke about the stenographer
who transcribed her symbols so that
a letter was sent addressed to the
"comical" warfare service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13

Let's not put too much faith in
plans to keep the peace, when this
war is over; what the job requires
is power and the readiness to
use it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
Lesson for May Is

Lesson subjects and Scripture texts Sc
lected and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education: used by
permission.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-05-13
PETER AND JOHN PREACH TO
SAMARITANS

LESSON TEXT-Acts 8:14-25.
GOLDEN TEXT-Lift up your eyes
and look on the fields; for they are
white already to harvest.--John ABS.
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PNNWNWNVeVNNc
Improved n SUNDAY
Uniform c~rOOr
-:-LESSON :

BY HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. d. d.
OF The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
lReleased by Western Newspaper Union.l
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Volunteer Observers
Are Needed Locally
Appeal Is Issued By Area Director Anthony Sum
mers For Aides To Keep Warming Posts In
Milford Area Properly Manned Each Day.

Volunteers are wanted to help
keep the Aircraft Warming Posts in
the Milford Area (which includes
Frederick, Greenwood and Ellen
dale) properly manned "a hours a
day every day until Uncle Sam
gives the word that our services
are no longer necessary. and we
have been assured that as soon as
the Army is informed that this es-
sential branch is not required we
will not be asked to perform one
extra hour
When you have qualified as an
observer at any of the posts, you
are a member of the Army Air
Force. Ground Observers Corps,
and in the performance of your du-
ties are as much on guard as a
soldier walking post and watching
for whatever takes place within
sight or hearing.
We have no our rosters loyal
observers who have not missed a
tour of duty since Pearl HarbOr
and unless Providence forbids will
continue to serve until the final
hours. We have farmers who are
on duty six hours a night. then go
into the bean fields without any
sleep and work all day.
There may be people who feel
it is below their dignity to render
this service, others who feel they
are working in defense plants and
doing their part. and others in ci-
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Local Patriot
Celebrates Her
Goth Birthday
Mrs. Sara J. TOmlinsOn
Was HOnOred By Pres
idents Lincoln And
Wilson.

Mrs. Sara ]. Tomlinson, Mil
ford's grand old lady" who has
been signally honored by two
Presidents for patriotic work on
Tuesday, September 81. celebrated
her 96th birthday with a reception
at her home. Many relatives and
friends called and she received a
shower of cards and gifts.
Mrs. Tomlinson as a girl served
as Red Cross nurse in the Civil
War; received a special citation
from President Woodrow Wilson
for Red Cross work in World War
No. 1. and has done as much sal
wage work as her enfeebled con-
dition will permit in the present
war.
She was born in Reading. Pa. but
her early days were spent in Wash
ington. d. c.. where her parents
operated a hotel.
Her mother was active in caring
for wounded soldiers during the
Civil War. as they were brought
in by boat loads to Washington.
She would assist her mother in
making bandages and pads. She
would shred cotton material to
make soft pads. Later she assisted
in caring for the soldiers and at
tending to their wounds. On one
occasion while engaged in this
work she was accosted by Presi-
dent Lincoln. who patted her on
back and lauded her for the Red
Cross work. In appreciation for
[Turn to Page J. Pieassl
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
PresbyterianS Parade Here
Name Group Aided War
To Find Pastor Bond Drive
Other Committees Also
Named at Recent Meet
ing Of The Local
Church's Session.

The session of the First Presby-
terian Church of this city has or
ganized to carry on the work OF
the church during the pulpit va
cancy. The Rev. John jackson
Brown. who served as pastor OF
the Milford church for the past
eight years. severed his pastoral
relationship Sunday. September 12,
when he preached his farewell ser
mon. Mr.. Brown will serve as pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church at
Salisbury. Md.
The Rev. DR.. William Leishman
of Lewes will serve as moderator
for the Milford church.
J. Fl. Roose is chairman of the
committee which will secure speak
ers for the Sunday services during
the pulpit vacancy. On this COM
mittee are G. F. NAPLES. W. O.
Lankford and c. ]. Holzmueller
The committee responsible for the
nomination of new pastor will
also have Mr.. ROOsa as chairman.
with C. ID. Abbott, S. C. Evans. Mrs.
J. H. Gordon. Mrs. S. p. Toadvine.
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Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Nine Women on
Kent County
Jury Panels
May E. Bond, Nettie S.
Jester, Ethel Johnson
Are Called From Tenth
Representative District

Jury Commissioners Walker l.
Mifflin and Wilbur E. Jacobs on
Tuesday afternoon impaneled petit
jurors. including nine women. fol-
the October term of the Kent coun-
ty courts. The jurors will report
October IS.
The regular panel follows:
First Representative District -
Mary Bell, William G. Roe, James
n. Roadway.
Second-Lewis D. Leonard, Sar-
ah Beckett. Richard Wilson.
Third-Robert w. Hern. Andrew
Everett. Howard w. Hilyard.
FOurth-William Drake, John
BaldersOn. Joseph Danes.
Fifth-William H. F. Davis. Bur-
ton Sypherd. ]. Denney Coudright,
H. B. Appleford, Jr.
SiXth-T. Kersey Walters, Leslie
Heyd. Clifford Minner. Nathan
Bickling.
Seventh-Samuel Waters. Carl
Hughes, Jr., Lillian Benson, J. Col
by Harris.
Eighth-William A. Hargadine.
w. H. Eaton, AlOnzo Morris. Henry
McKnitt.
Ninth-Pearl Morris. Sara Helen
Clifton, Howard Williamson, Ben
jamin /. Shaw. l.-
Tenth-May E. Bond, George
Wrotten, Nettie S. Jester, Ethel
Johnson.
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Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
II MIX Dealers End
Deliveries TOdGy
Dealers Say They Can't
Continue To Operate
At Loss

The milk dealers of Kent and
Sussex counties who were restrain
ed by order of the U. S. District
Court of Delaware on Wednesday
of this week from charging more
than 13 cents a quart for milk will
cease milk deliveries after today
on the ground that they can oper-
ate only at a loss in conforming to
that ceiling price. The court order
was directed at II dairies in the
lower Delaware counties and one
in Elkton.
Spokesman for the dealers, MEM
bers of the Kent and Sussex Milk
Dealers Association, explained on
Wednesday night that customers on
the lists for deliveries Thursday
morning and those on the lists for
this morning deliveries will receive
their milk at their homes as usual,
but none thereafter. Deliveries are
made to customers only every sec
ond day under an ODT require
ment
The notices which will be served
on customers, the spokesman said.
will explain that until conditions
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Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Hunts New Circus
Showing Here Today
Outstanding 3-Ring Show Located
At LOfland's Circus Lot

Charles T. Hunt. veteran circus
man, who opens, for the fifty-first
consecutive year, his mammoth
three-ring circus at Lofland's circus
lot. this city, today, Friday, Sep
tember "a, says amusement will
not be rationed in 1943.
THE government has definitely
approved my program as contri-
button to the sustaining of morale
and in appreciation of that ap-
provaI I've collected Just the finest
show I've ever had in my half a
century in the circus business" he
said.
Perhaps the greatest feature of
the show this year is not listed in
the program of spine-chilling acts
and rib-tickling performances of
the clowns. Visitors to the circus
will see and hear one of the finest
and largest pipe organs ever
mounted for mobility. OF course
there will be a crackerjack Circus
Military Band.
Hunts famous herd of perform
ing elephants have mastered a
brand new trick Headed by the
famous elephantine stars, Dolly
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Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Bicycle Parade
To Aid Bond
Sales. In This
Tom m u nifty
Gala Event Will Be Held
Next Tuesday Evening,
Total Sales To Date
Are $534,325 With
$75O,0OO AS Goal.

The committee in charge of war
bond sales in this community
headed by M. Haswell Pierce, Wal
lace F. McFaul and Mayor Edward
@. Evans, announced today that
next Tuesday evening, September
2S, a bicycle parade will be held
In this city to spur the sale of
bonds, particularly those of the
"E' variety.
The parade will form between
the high school and the railroad
station, and all residents of the
city who own bicycles are at lib
erty to participate. The parade will
be led by motorcycles and will pro-
coed up Causey avenue through
Walnut street The chamber of
commerce will offer three prizes
during the evening, and the judges
stand will be located at the panel
on the bridge. The cyclists will
pass in review before this stand.
Bonds will be offered for sale, and
martial music will be played
throughout the parade.
Another feature that evening
will be the demonstration of the
equipment of the various auxil-
iary fire companies in the city. This
demonstration will also be made on
the bridge.
Thursday evening, September 80.
the campaign will be closed with
a big dance at the, State Armory on
North Walnut street, the famous
Fort Miles Military Band will play
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Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Anniversary At
Barratt's Chapel
163rd Observance OF Founding Will
Be Held This Sunday

The 163rd anniversary of the
founding of historic Barratt's Cha
pei. 1.-The cradle of Methodism" will
be held this Sunday. September
26. beginning at 2 p. m.
The following program has been
prepared:
Call to worship, Rev. H. Norman
Nicklas. pastor.
Organist. Miss Margaret B. Hart.
Leader of congregational singing,
Rev. Robert E. Green, NJ. A. S. T. B.
Hymn. Come, Ye That Love the
Lord" congregation.
Apostles Greed
Prayer. Rev. ]. J. Bunting, Jr.,
A. B., B. d.
Vocal solo, Miss Margaret B.
Hart
Scripture reading, Chaplain Clo-
Wis G. Childers, Dover Army Air
Base.
Offering. piano selection, Miss
Margaret B. Hart.
Hymn, my Soul. Be On Thy
Guard" congregation.
Sermon, DR.. 0ler A. Bartley.
Hymn, "Blest be the Tie That
Binds" congregation.
Doxology.
Benediction, Rev. Benjamin C.
Warren, d. d.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Hunters Will Get
25 Shells Apiece
But They're Hard To Find
And State Allotment
Is 100000

Delaware hunters will he allow
ed 25 shells each for hunting this
year. according to Alan w. Sou
der, game management agent for
this area-however. there are sew
eral butts"
l. Shells, now. are hard TO find.
2. There are more than $4,000
hunters in Delaware. and if they
all purchase 25 shells. that will
total 375.O0O. And farmers are al
lowed an additional 25 shells for
predator control
3. The allotment of shells for
the area is 100000.
Mr.. Souder. who is connected
with the U. S. Wildlife Service
with headquarters at Cambridge.
Md. and who has just completed
a two-day trip through Delaware.
said prospects are good for Wild
fowl in the state this year.
Got a bow and arrows? You'll
probably need them.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24

william defense units who claim they
cannot serve in other capacities.
While all these seem to be reason
able excuses. let us not forget
most are for the purpose of action
after the cause, but the Ground
Observer Corps tries to prevent the
cause
Even if you are now engaged in
other capacities, you certainly
can offer hours a week of your
portant service This is everybody's
leisure time in this most most i'm
war. not the rich mans. poor mans
or beggarman's. So let us forget
the social and economic positions
we hold and let every 1OO% Amer
lean offer his services to their
country.
You have a friend or neighbor.
who is serving. ask them to contact
the chief observers.
Milford has always had the most
efficient and enthusiastic posts in
the state. Let's uphold her repu-
tation.
See the following chief obser-
vers
Edward J. Salevan, Milford.
Charles J. Cannon. Milford.
Charles F. Sapp. Milford.
John f. Barcus. Milford.
A. F. Faix. Milford.
F. Carl Porter, Greenwood.
Paul V. Smith, Glendale.
(Signed) A. SUMMERS
District Observer
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Thousands Lined Streets
To See Civilian De-
fense Units, State
Guard, Men Of 19Sth.

Thousands of persons lined Mil
ford streets last Thursday to wit
ness the parade held in the inter-
est of the Third War Loan Drive
The marchers were headed by
the military band from Fort Miles
followed by Is men of the 19Sth
Coast Artillery from this area who
recently returned from the South
Pacific.
Next in line was Company c, Mil
ford unit of the State Guard, under
the command of Captain J. Hol-
land Prettyman. Lieutenant Law
renee Lapetina and Lieutenant ia
cob II. Roosa.
Then followed the Air Rail War
ming Service observers. air raid
wardens. fire watchers, auxiliary
police, auxiliary firemen. motor
corps. 'madical units. demolition
and decentralization squads.
The second section was headed
by the Milford High School band
and comprised auxiliary fire
squads from Lynch Heights. Lin
coin City, and the First and Third
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Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
Thelma Austin
Killed When
.CarTurns Over
Near Milford
Three Other Passengers
In Vehicle, Including
Sister Of Deceased,
Are Painfully Injured
In Mishap.

Thelma Austin, IS years old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Austin of Milford was killed last
Friday night when the car in which
she was riding ran off the Milford
Lincoln road and turned over sew
eral times. Three others in the car
were injured.
The car was driven by Doris Nor
ris, Is years old, who made her
home with the Austins. Others in
the car were Nina Austin, Is years
old. and Layton Emory, II years
old. Miss Nina Austin and young
Emory were treated for bruises at
the hospital and released. Miss
Morris was admitted and her con-
dition is critical.
Milford police said the girl ap-
parently lost control of the auto
while attempting to pass another
car. They were enroute to Lincoln
City when the accident occurred.
Thelma Austin died of a frac-
tured skull and a crushed chest,
police said.
Funeral services were held at
Pilgrim Holiness Church on Tues
day afternoon at o'clock with
Rev. Charles Baker officiating. In
terment in Odd Fellows cemetery.