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Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
MY LADY'S SPRING HAT

My lady is planning her hat fol-
spring
For soon it is coming, and she
hasn't a thing.
Her food is all rationed. her shoe
leather. too.
But surely this item will not be
toboO
Shall it be frivolous. with flowers
gay.
Or more sedate, in a tailored way?
To settle the issue has taken much
thought.
That's part of the pleasure before
it is bought.
But she tarries no longer. Without
further ado
She sallies forth. down the avenue
To the beauty shop first. we see
her go.
For tresses must match the new
chapeau.
So with waves all set and curls
that are tight
She is ready now for the sacred
rite.
To Stidham's Hat Shop with steps
so light.
She's humming tune, and her eyes
are bright
She steps on the threshold and
opens the door
And there before her are hats ga
lore.
Miss Sudham fiatters-"This suits
your face"
Or, THE veil gives this one an airy
grace"
"Oh, this is a darling. just blends
with your hair.
Hardly one woman in ten this hat
could wear
And now it is over. the deed has
been done.
My lady is weary, but has she had
fun.
Her pocketbook' lighter. but her
spirit is gay
For Vanity Fair has carried the
day.
Now I'll give you a toast sincere
and true.
May there ever be spring hats for
her and for you"
Elizabeth Deputy Riggs
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

On Thursday evening of last
week Mrs. Thomas C. Reynolds
passed on to her reward after
being incapacitated for the
past few years. Mrs. Reynolds
will be remembered as Lena
Stayton Reynolds, who, for a
great many years, was one of
the leading figures in the mer-
camille business of Milford.
After her apprenticeship in the
dry goods trade, she became the
head of a business of her own
and conducted it very success
fully. After the death of Mr..
Reynolds her business life was
given up. These last years
have been made happy by the
love and devotion of lfer cousin,
Miss Mary Hall, whose con-
slant attention and visits have
been bright spots in a limited
life.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
GEORGETOWN CIRCUIT NEWS
Rev. Z. y. Wright, Pastor

Cokesbury: Worship service at
ten o'clock Sunday school at IL
o'clock. Your presence is desired.
Bethesda: Sunday school at ten
thirty. Worship service at eleven
thirty. You will be able to see your
friends at these services.
Sand Hill: Sunday school at the
regular hour. after which Bro.
Cason will speak relative to the
week of dedication.
st. Johns: Sunday school at the
regular hour after which Sister
Dodd will speak. You will want to
be present.
On Saturday. February. 27, at
2:30 p. m, Dr. Hearn will hold the
fourth quarterly conference. The
officials are urged to be present
and take an active part, bringing
in their reports on the regular
blanks.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
H. C. Tropea Issues
Notice To Patrons
Local Photographer Says There Is
Definite Shortage OF Films

To my many friends and patrons
in Milford and throughout lower
Delaware:
| have received word from the
Eastman Company that there is a
definite shortage of Photographic
films.
Strict rationing is already in ef-
feet. have on hand sufficient
material for my immediate needs,
and will continue to give my reg
ular service as long as material
is available.
l suggest that my friends coop
crate with me to the extent of
making appointments as far in ad
vance as possible so that can
lay aside sufficient material for re-
quired needs.
If regulations become more
stringent, preference will be given
to Our Boys who are preparing to
enter the armed services and to
the customers who have patron
lied me through the years.
Let's all cooperate in this emer-
H. G. Tropea
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
THE HANDY-HAND 4-H CLUB

( The Handy-Hand All Club held
its regular monthly meeting Janu-
airy 26 in the Cedar Grove Com
munity Hall.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Margaret Webb,
followed by the flag salute and 4-H
pledge. The minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved.
After the roll-call we had report
on the lovely Christmas basket
which was presented to needy
family in the community. The
treasurer's report was followed by
the business meeting which was
the discussing the means of raising
money to improve the community.
1t was decided to chance off a
S25.00 bond at the covered dish
supper which is to be held at the
March meeting.
With the discussion at close the
meeting was adjourned until the
next regular meeting. when Mr..
Summers and Mr.. Faix will speak
on defense. Refreshments were
served and enjoyed very much.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY
PARTY FOR MRS. SHOCRDS

On Friday evening, February 12.
Mrs. William Warren and Mrs.
Donnelly of near Milford. were hos
tesses to a surprise birthday party
for Mrs. Evan Ehourds. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Evan
Shourds. Miss Ida Wilson. Miss
Margaret Watson, Miss Betty 10
Watson and friend, Miss Louise
Higman, Miss Edna Mae Vadakin
and friend, Charles Warren, all
of Milford; Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Donovan, Jr.. of Harrington; Miss
Virginia Lankford of Seaford; Mr..
and Mrs. William Warren and son,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Donnelly and
daughter Margaret. Many nice and
useful gifts were received by Mrs.
Shourds. Refreshments were serv-
ed at "a late hour. The guests de-
parted wishing Mrs Shourds many
more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
COLORED CIVILIAN DEFENSE

According to the spirit of COOP
Grafton and the willingness to
serve both community and coun-
try. the Negro Auxiliary Police and
Air Raid Wardens have pushed
personal sacrifice on the back seat
and have raised both civic respOn-
sibility and racial pride to the
front. The regular weekly meeting
is largely attended each Monday
night. The citizens of Milford will
do we'll to cooperate with these
young men who patrol our dark
streets each night for the safety
and protection of all.
At the meeting last Monday. plans
were discussed to obtain piece of
land on which the OCD will place
a building for Negro Fire Unit to
function during the duration.
The men graciously accepted the
following patrol assignments made
by the chief commander, James
Vann:
Truitt avenue and West street:
Auxiliary police. Bernard Young;
wardens, Oscar Ross, Cooper Lof-
land. Donald Parker, Robert Smith,
Arthur Vann, Leronzo Young, Leon
Pettyiohn. Wolford Smith, Glender
Harmon, Isaac Blackston and Mel
win Station.
Church avenue: Auxiliary police,
Perry Reese. Archie Powell. Ar
mond Pettyjohn; wardens, Spencer
Coverdale, Woolford Sharp, Daniel
Purnell and Alfred Warren.
North street: Auxiliary police,
Frank Draine. Percy Powell; war
dens. Elmer Dickerson, Byrd Nor
gan, Robert Whaley and Irwin Po-
xvaI1
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The Womens Society for Chris
tian Service of Slaughter Neck will
serve lunch at the sale of John S.
Argo on Wednesday. February "a.
The w. S. C. S. of Cedar Neck
will have dressed chickens, eggs,
hot rolls, pies and cakes on Sat
urday morning, February 20, next
door to Dyer's barber shop.
.
Circle No. of the Women's So
ciety of Christian Service of the
Calvary Methodist Church will
meet in the church basement on
Friday. February 10. All members
are urged to try to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
RED CROSS CHAIRMAN

Frank NAPLES of Milford has
been named as Sussex county chair
man for the 1913 War Fund Cam
paign of the Red Cross. His ap-
pOintment was announced by the
general chairman. Charles W.
Baker, Jr. Mr. NAPLES is Sussex
county chairman of the Delaware
Chapter of the American Red
Cross and has been active in Red
Cross work there for some years.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

The Volunteer Circle will meet at
the home of Miss Anna Ratcliff on
Wednesday evening, February "a,
at 7:45 o'clock.
Get your Sunday dinner from the
w. S. c. S. of Cedar Neck on Sat
urday morning. February 20, next
door to Dyer's barber shop.
g
The regular monthly meeting of
the Sunshine Glass of Calvary
Methodist Church, Miss Alice
Brown, president. will meet on
Tuesday evening, February %. They
hope to see many members pres
ent.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

with all new faces around
them, there was much hand
shaking and back slapping, one
may be sure. And there was
talk of home and loved ones
back there. too. Path cross
ing happens once in "A blue
moon in this big service. and
when it does, there is thrill
that can only be told by those
who have had like experiences.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
WILDWOOD SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The regular monthly meeting of
the Sunshine Society will be held
in Millwood Hall ON Wednesday
afternoon, February "a, at two
O'Clock. Mrs. Mckinley Maloney
will have charge of the program.
AS patriotic gesture, the an
nual dinner will be dispensed with
at this time, due to war rationing.
Let us all plan to attend this
important meeting which is plan
ned to further help in our war eff
fort.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
STAFFORD Now ACTING
MIDDLETOWN POSTMASTER

Isaac Stafford of Middletown was
installed as acting postmaster Of
Middletown postoffice last Monday.
He succeeds Edwin E. Shallcross.
postmaster for the past eight years.
Mr.. STAFFORD has been connected
with the Pennsylvania Railroad for
a number of years and has been
engaged recently at a train dis
patcher at Fort Miles, Lewes Both
Mr.. Stafford and Mr.. Shallcross are
Democrats. Mr.. Shallcross recent
ly submitted his resignation.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
WEDDING
HOWARD MILMAN

The marriage of Mrs Nora NJ.
Howard of Lewes and Joseph B.
Milman of Rehoboth Beach. took
place Sunday. February IA. in the
Westminster Church, Rehoboth
Beach. The Rev. G. A. Schnatz Off
ciated. Attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. John P. Graham of Rehoboth
Beach. Among the guests were Mr.
and Mrs. William Fl. Prettyman.
Mrs. Cora Prettyman and Mrs. Leila
Warrington. all of Harbeson.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
Personal Happenings

Staff Sergt. Tom Burn spent the
weekend with his parents. He is
stationed temporarily at Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe MacSorley and
small son Jimmy, of Palmyra, N. j..
are visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Forest this week.
Mrs. II. Louder Grier and daugh-
ter Joy, of Philadelphia, spent last
weekend in Milford with Mrs. Har-
ry L. Grier and Miss Sara E. Grier.
Mrs. Harry L. Grier and Miss
Sara f. Grier will spend this week
end in Aberdeen, Md, with Mr.. and
Mrs. Vim. Humes Grier and daugh-
ters.
Mrs. Raymond E. Shute made a
hurried visit to East Orange, N. j.,
this week to visit her sister, Mrs.
Lawrence Carson. who was sick
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Robert A. Reed has gone to
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, to
spend some time with her hus-
band, Lieutenant Robert A. Reed,
who is stationed there.
Mrs. Hattie Benson made a short
trip to Philadelphia last week.
While there she spent the time with
Mrs. Cecilia Fagg. who is doing
government work in that city.
-
Private Henry L. Bunstein has
Just arrived at an army camp in
Reno. Nevada, having been trans
ferred recently from Atlantic City
where he received early training.
Private Roland NJ. DOwnes, who
was lately inducted into the Army,
S now stationed at Camp Pickett /
n Virginia with the Medical Train /
'ng Battalion. He is the second .
ion of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Downes.
Mrs. Jay E. Watson left last Fri
lay morning to join her husband,
Who is now stationed at Detroit.
Mich, where he is attending school.
Private Watson is the son of Mr..
md Mrs. Ernest Watson of Mil p
ord.
Miss Margaret |. Hammond of
Milford was inducted tat Camden,
y. j. into the WAACS. She was
placed on the inactive list to await
call to duty. Miss Hammond was
connected with the Diamond State
Telephone Company.
Corp. Marshall c. EllingswOrth,
son of f. l.. EllingswOrth of FELTON,,
has notified his parents of his safe
arrival in North Africa. and his
from private first class ,
to corporal. His sister. Mrs. George
W. Johnson. lives in Harrington.
Sergeant and Mrs. William A.
Zencak announce the birth of
son. William Daniel, on February
II, at Milford Memorial Hospital. {
Mrs. Zencak is the former Miss
Adele Webb. Sergeant Zencak is
serving with the armed forces in
North Africa.
q
Major BanksOn T. Holcomb. Jr.,
who has been stationed at Homo
ulu since autumn of 1912. arrived
night of last week to S
spend leave with his parents, Mr..
md Mrs. Bankson T. HolcOmb of
'MOrdingtOn", near Frederick. Maj.
formerly an attache OF
he American Embassy in Japan. :
lad spent more than two years of
three-year assignment in Tokyo. c
Ie was transferred to Hawaii :
bout two months before the attack ,
IN Pearl Harbor. He will be sta
ioned in Washington, D. C.. having
eturned to duty last Monday. \
First Lieut.. William n. HolcOmb.
on of Mr.. and Mrs. Bankson T. c
Iolcomb. near Frederick, who
erved with the 19Sth Coast Artil-
cry at Bobcat Island, has been .
pending a leave with his parents
t "Mordington". He left last Fri +
ay for duty at Camp Davis, n. c.
he brothers had not seen each
ther for more than three years. =
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Word has been received of the
transfer of Private Samuel A. Ar
mour, Jr., Army Air Forces to the
Army Air Base at Albuquerque, N.
NJ. He was graduated January "a
from the photography school at
Lowry Field. Denver, Colo, He is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. NJ.
Armour of Houston.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
MOTOR TORPEDO BOAT
NAMED FOR DELAWARE

A motor torpedo boat constructed
by the Electric Boat Company at
Bayonne, N. j., has been named in
honor of Delaware. according to a
letter received by Gov. Walter w.
Bacon from G. A. Fulton, mechani-
cal superintendent of the company.
1t will go into action under the
number PT-323.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Banksom Hol-
comb have recently enjoyed a
visit from their two sons, both
of whom are in the service of
their country. Major Banksom
Holcomb, Jr., who has been in
Honolulu since the fall of 1912,
recently returned to this coun-
try and to "Mordington," the
home of his parents. He was
formerly an attache of the
American Embassy in Japan
and spent more than two years
of a three-year assignment in
Tokyo. He was assigned to
Pearl Harbor two months be-
fore the attack. His new duties
will take him to Washington.
Lieutenant William N. Hol-
comb, the other son, who has
been in the South Pacific for a
number of months, is now at
Camp Davis, N. c. These bro
theirs had not seen each other
for more than three years, and
it was a happy coincident for
all of them that their visits TO
their parents came at the same
time.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19


Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Master
spent the past weekend in New
York City.
James II. Salevan of Athol, Mass.
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward J. Salevan.
David Sills. of the University OF
Maryland. is visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. David Sills.
Rev. and Mrs. Jasper Jones. OF
Greenwood, welcomed a son in
Memorial Hospital on February 2.
Mrs. Leslie l. March left on We'd
nesday for Buffalo. N. Y, for a visit
with friends for the next ten days.
-
Allan Heisler. of Philadelphia,
was the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Charles C. Heisler, the past week
end.
Miss Mildred Hammond. who has
been in Memorial Hospital with
abscessed ears, is better at this
time.
Mrs. Lawrence Sharp left yester-
day for Columbus. Ga. where she
will spend ten days visiting her
husband. Pfc. Sharp.
Staff Sergeant Eugene Murphy. OF
Tulahoma. Tenn, is spending ten
day furlOugh with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Murphy.
William Mitten, of University of
Delaware. was home for a part of
the past week end with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Conner Nit
ten.
Pvt. Alfred n. Bennett, son of
Mrs. Margaret Bennett. was home
on a fOur-day furlough last week.
He is stationed at Fort Harrison.
Indiana.
Pfc. Gordon Manlove, who is To-
Gated at Bethpage, N. Y, is spend
ing a ten-day furlough with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Man
love.
Mrs. Thomas d. Mylrea, of New
ark. state president of WOmen's
Clubs. was in town on Monday and
the forty-fifth luncheon
of the Milford New Century Club.
Corporal Pierce Williamson. who
has been spending an emergency
leave here. because of the illness of
a member of his family, left on
to return to his post in
South America.
Mrs. George Horton and Mrs !
Charles H. Heisler left yesterday |
Tor New York City where they will .
meet Lieutenant Horton and they !
will return here on Sunday. Lieu /
enant Horton will spend his leave
lere before going to his new base.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Hugh NJ. Miller
'isited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Burn this week.
lieut.. Miller has just completed his
raining at the Chaplain's School at
Norfolk, Va, and has been assigned
o duty on the West Coast. They
re travelling to the coast by auto
mobile.
Corp. William P. Sharp. son of
Ir. and Mrs. Garfield Sharp of Mil
ord. is home on a furlough. He
rill leave soon for officers candi-
ate school at Fort Monmouth. n. ].
'orporal Sharp saw service at Mid
ray Island during the Jap attack,
nd on several other Pacific is
ands. He has been in the Army
ince Dec. &c, 1871.
q
The promotion of Pfc. Harold j.
donovan to the grade of Corporal
-as recently announced by the
officer of the Medical
orps Port of Embarkation. San
rancisco. California. Corporal
donovan has been in the service /
D months and this promotion
peaks well for his ability and &
.orth as a soldier. Corporal Dono
an is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
ohm Donovan of Lincoln. {
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Regret is being expressed
to Mrs. John Hallett because
of the passing of her aunt,
Mrs. Laura Carrow, of Fred
erica, in that town at the be-
ginning of this week. Mrs.
Carrow spent a part of each
year with Mrs. Hall?tt and was
a happy, cheerful personality
and brought much pleasure to
her niece, who will greatly
miss her.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Miss E. G. Stidham and her as
sistant, Miss Gertrude Atkins, have
left for Philadelphia, where they
will spend two weeks preparing for
the spring millinery trade.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

City Council has this week issued
a series of advertisements calling
for bids for the collection of rub
bish and garbage and the hauling
Of coal.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

George B. Hynson. c. d. Abbott
and Samuel C. Evans. Jr.. attended
the annual banquet of the Masonic
Order in Cambridge, Nd, on
Thursday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Col. B. B. Deputy, who is in
Philadelphia hospital, has had
carbuncle removed from his neck
by Professor Taylor and is much
better. but will remain in the hos
pital for another week.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Since the sale of the fine Jersey
herd of milch COWS owned by w. r.
Huttenlock. Milford has been suf-
fering very much for a sufficient
supply of milk. The price has been
advanced from seven to eight cents
per quart.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Ringling Brothers and Barnum
and Bailey Shows will exhibit in
Wilmington on Monday and Tues
day, June 2S and 29.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
Obituary
CARROW

GAINIlON
Mrs Laura Carrow. Sc years old,
of Frederick, widow of Walter
Carrow. passed away on Sunday
night, February IA. after long ill
ness. Her condition had been SER
ious for three weeks. She was a
member of the Methodist Church
Surviving are the following nieces
and nephews: Mrs. o. B. Waller
DR.. W. E. Postles. and Mrs. P. H.
Overdeer all of Wilmington; Mrs.
Laura Hallett of Milford. Harry G.
Williams of Winter Park, Fla, Rey-
nolds Postles of Frederick. Funeral
services were held in the church
at 10 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,
with the pastor, Rev Harry Con-
ner. officiating. assisted by Rev.
Norman c. Benson of Houston. a
former pastor Interment was made
by the side of her husband in Bar
rats Chapel cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Frank Richards, one of Milford's
most prominent business men, un-
derwent an operation in a Phila-
delphia hospital this week for gall
stones. Thirty-two stones and the
appendix were removed by DR..
Montgomery and his condition is
much improved.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Arthur Derrickson, member of
the firm. Derrickson and Van Kirk.
and Mrs. Derrickson were visited
last Wednesday by the stork, who
left a fine son. Both the child and
Mrs. Derrickson are doing well and
Mr.. Derrickson is already predict
ing great things for the young mas
ter of the house.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1913 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Miss Virginia Henderson, who
has been visiting in Baltimore,
Md, has returned home.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Miss Susie Anderson is in Phila-
delphia this week preparing for
the spring trade.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George T.
Macklin are receiving the con-
gratulations of their friends
because of the new commission
of their son, George T. Mack
lin, Jr., who was made u cap
tain on February IL at Fort
Bliss, Texas. Captain Macklin
enlisted as a private in the
26lst Coast Artillery and his
rise to captaincy has been
steady and quick.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

A recent meeting of Willard
Tease and Allen Bauscher at
Briggs Field, Texas. was a
happy occasion for each of
; them. Many miles from home
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
THOMAS

Milton Thomas, age "A years. a
retired merchant. died at his home
in Ridgely. Md. on Monday eve
ming. February IS, about $50 o.
clock. He had been confined to his
bed for the past three weeks and
had been in ill health during the
past two years. He is survived by
his widow. Mrs. Ella Moore
Thomas. and two children. Miss
Madge Anna Thomas and Samuel
Edward Thomas. at home; three
brothers and one sister. E. Linwood
Thomas of Milford, c. S. Thomas
of Centreville. Md. Lee Thomas of
Severna Park, Md. and Mrs Susie
McMenomy of Philadelphia. Fune-
raj services were held at his home
on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Interment was made in Chesterfield
cemetery, Centreville.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19
SMITH

John G. Smith. age 75 years. for
merly of Woodlynne. y. j.. passed
away on Sunday. February IA. 1913.
He was a well known shoe manu-
facturer in Camden, " j.. before
his retirement. Mr.. Smith is sur
vived by two daughters. Mrs. Henry
L. Austin of Milford. with whom
he lived, and Mrs. Louis Lippi-
colt of Westville. " J. His remains
were carried to Camden where fu-
neral services were held at II o.
clock Wednesday morning and in
terment made in that city
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Miss Margaret Hammond,
daughter of Willis Hammond,
has the distinction of being the
first Milford girl to join the
Women's Army Auxiliary
Corps. Miss Hammond was in
Quoted on February 5 at Cam
den, and was one of a group
of fifteen. She is awaiting or
ders which she is expecting
about March /. when she will
go to Trenton, N. j., and be as
signed to her post of duty.
Every one will wish her much
success and happiness.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Muir
ply entertained at dinner on
Wednesday evening, honoring
Corporal William Paynter
Sharp and Staff Sergeant Eu-
gene Murphy. Also present
was Miss Thelma Long of
Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1943-02-19

Corporal William Paynter
Sharp surprised his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Sharp ON
Thursday afternoon of last
week when he arrived home
for a furlough. Many things
have happened since Corporal
Sharp has been away, includ-
ing a new home which his par
ents moved into ON Rehoboth
Boulevard recently. Paynter
has been in the South Pacific
and will shortly leave for
Fort Monmouth, N. j., for
course in the Signal Corps. In
the meantime he is enjoying
home and family and visits
with friends.