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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26
Mayor in Dark
On City Plan for
Dl48-Hour Week

Deeply tanned after a vacation
In Florida which preceded a bust
ness trip to Washington and New
York, Mayor Jeffries returned 10
his desk today, admitting that he
was uncertain as 10 whether city
employees would go on a 4S-hour
week.
The mayor arrived at Michigan
Central Station last night from
Washington after three weeks
absence and was met by Mrs.
Jenries, who had come 10 Detroit
from Florida.
Curt answers such as Il don't
know were his responses TO such
queries as do you think IT neces-
sary for all city departments 10
90 on a 4S-hour week ?" and would
YOU sacrifice the city'S capital i'm
provement program 10 put a SIX
day week into effect?'
DIDN'T SEE ROOSEVELT
Asked if he had discussed with
President Roosevelt or Manpower
Director McNutt- the ACCESSIBILITY
of cities adopting the 4S-hour work
week. JeffrieS replied:
II saw neither the President
nor McNutt."
lie insisted that his discussions
with Mayor LaGuardia OF New
York did not include the 48-hour
week question.
The mayor confirmed reports
that OPA Administrator Brown
had promised action 10 enable the
Detroit Board OF Education 10 con-
tnue it's hot lunch program f>r
G3. 1855 school children.
While in Washington, the mayor
discussed this matter with Brown
and Senator Ferguson. Brown
was told that low price ceilings
on vegetables in Detroit had re-
Riuced shipments into the city 10
he point where the lunch pro-
gram was threatened.
SHIFT TALK TO SUNSHINE
Jeffrics did not explain just how
Brown would 20 about relieving
the situation.
Indicating that any develop
ments concerning the AZ hour
week would have TO wait until
he had an opportunity TO study
developments OF the past two
weeks. the mayor was much more
willing TO talk about the Florida
sunshine.
Asked how his golf game clicked
over southern courses, the mayor
flashed a big grin and replied:
Pretty good"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26
$4,000 Women in Navy

WASHINGTON. March % CCP)
Approximately 1900 women are
row on active duty with the navy.
About 5000 are at shore stations
and 5000 are enrolled in training
schools
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26

IL you're a doC-lover and can
meet these pups expectations,
address communications 10 Mrs
Charles DouGvito Of 1872 n.
Lafayette, Route 3. West Dear
born.
Her three sons in the military
service will certainly appreciate it,.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26

month for their care.
You don't have TO provide special
dog food nor do they insist upon
special attention.
All they want - place large
enough TO romp and play and a
little of the affection they used
10 know before the war.
No kennels, please.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26
Pope's Condition Better

LONDON, March 26 (UP)-The
Vatican radio last night reported
a slight improvement in the con-
dition Of Pope Plus, who has in
fluenZa,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26
Reich Wont Revolt.
Refugee Says Here

went through the painful mockery
Of defending his helpless clients
from court 10 court. He said:
Always the GeStapo waited
outside the courtroom. III a man
got too light a sentence, he was
whisked away 10 die in the con-
centratiOn camps"
A dozen times the GeStapo tried
10 arrest DR.. Simon, but each time
his special dispensatiop from the
NaZi dictator saved him.
Finally. in April. 1871, he was
appointed TO escort a group of
Jews being deported. He was TO
turn back at Lisbon.
JUST KEPT GOING
"But just kept going" he
declared.
He found himself working as a
lumberjack in New Hampshire. A
Quaker organization arranged for
eight weeks of school, and what
English he knows he learned there.
A short time ago he came TO
Detroit.
To his audience he delivered the
message of uniformed NaZi
stormtrooper given him in A secret
meeting just before he left.
when you get out of this
horrible prison, tell the world I
am ashamed of what I am and
the things l have DONE" the
StOrmtrOOper said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26

A great section OF the German
people hates and despIses Adolf
Hitler.
But the outside world will
make a mistake 10 count on a
revolution within Germany.
One Of the last men with access
to the inner situation TO leave
Germany brought this report last
night 10 Detroit's chapter of the
German-American Congress for
Democracy.
He is Or. Erich NJ. Simon, a
jew. whose Iron Cross and rank
as an officer in World War 1 led
Hitler 10 grant him the ironic
right 10 practice as a lawyer. but
only for JewS-for whom no law
or justice existed.
INSANE CANISTER
Nothing but a smashing mill
tary defeat on the battlefield
will rid the world of this insane
gangster, Hitler" DR.. Simon
said.
MANY, many Germans hate
him and are ashamed of him.
But the ruthless terror of the
GestapO has utterly smashed
and holds In paralysis all at
temps TO organize this senti-
ment effectively"
How the terror worked Dr.
Simon learned az first hand as for
eight wears. from 1888 10 1871 he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-26
BUNKIE

their soldier them to have home
Wanted home for pups whose masters have gone
war.
They "thoroughbeds' the canine of the
word but their think enough of them offer $50
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
GLENDALE

Misses Allie and Mia Macklin
entertained guests during the week
end.
On Sunday, Mrs. William d. Ell
lingswOrth, Jr., visited her son
Billy, who is in the Wills Hospital
Philadelphia. for treatment, having
cut his eye with a knife last week
The last report says he is i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Harding are
occupying the LeKites property on
State street.
Sunday guests of Mrs. Edna
Davis and family were Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Phillips and daugh-
ter. Nancy, of Milford; Mrs. d. T.
Morris and Mrs. John Morris, of
Seaford.
Postmaster John b. Derrickson
and Mrs. DerricksOn. accompanied
by Postmaster Mrs. Matte Greenly,
of Lincoln, attended the dinner
and business meeting of the Ma
tional Association of Postmasters.
Delaware chapter, held at the Bel
haven Hotel. RehObOth. OH Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Carey entertain
ed guests from Philadelphia re-
Gently.
A. r. Jones. Jr.. of Wilmington.
spent the weekend with his family
here.
l. T. Baker. Jr.. who is ill with
grippe. is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clendaniel
purchased the Swain property on
State street last week.
Mrs. Della b. Reed and Miss
Virginia Lingo were recent callers
in MiIlsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester DickersOn
and daughter. Phyllis. and Shirley
Lea Ellingsworth visited relatives
in Harrington ON Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sammons
and daughters. Louise and Mary
Ellen. were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Perry. of
Georgetown.
Paul V. Smith. chief observer. re-
ports there are still a few vacant
spots where the spoilers or sub
failed To report for duty.
This post is of vital interest to the
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24

government or it would not be 10.
Gated here, so don't let the boys
down-get on the job and see that
we have no broken spots and dc
our bit on the home front to keep
America safe for the youth of to-
morrow.
PARTY-On Saturday, September
is, little Miss jeanette Wiley was
given a birthday party by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Will
ley. at their home on Main street,
in honor of her ninth birthday. The
guests We're: Margie Clark, Jean
Webb. Fredetta ireland. Shirley
Carey, Gwendolyn Lynch. Rosella
Morgan, Marietta Morgan, Sara Ann
Lynch, Wilson Jones. Donald Ell
lingsworth, Vernon Smith and Bob
by Webb. Jeanette received many
beautiful gifts and all enjoyed
playing games. After refreshments
were served the little folks left for
their homes. having had delight
full time.
Mrs. Mildred Cobaugh and Mrs.
George Barkman, both of Berlin,
Pa. spent Friday with Mrs. Co
baugh's mother and her sister
Mrs. May r. Smith and Grace
Smith. of Bllendale.
CHURCH NEWS
Ellendale Methodist Church
Rev. ID. T. Campbell, Pastor
Sunday. September 26.
Sunday School services at 10 A.
NJ. in charge of l. w. Warren. SUI
perintendent.
Preaching by pastor at IL A. NJ.
EpwOrth League service at 7;45
p. NJ.
Worship service at s P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
HOLLYVILLE

Tech. Corporal George McColley,
of Camp Pickett, Va; spent the
weekend with Miss Cornelia Hur-
die and brother, William S. and
family. George expects to be sent
overseas in the near future.
Hollymount Home Demonstration
Club was entertained at the home
of Mrs. Minnie Joseph on Wednes-
day last. The club was very for
tunate in having as the guest
speaker. Miss Richardson, of Sea-
ford, who explained the Blue Cross
disqualification Plan. Many mem
bers were enrolled in the above
organization.
Mrs. Bessie Johnson, of Lewes,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Stevenson,
Of Philadelphia. We're weekend
guests of Mrs. IRA Stevenson and
Mrs. Nora Prettyman.
The homecoming services held
at st. Georges Chapel on Sunday,
Sept. 19. were well attended.
Rev. Rightmier, the rector in
charge. delivered u very interesting
message.
Mrs. Norman Burton. of Long
Neck. is again a patient at Beebe
Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. B. Ewing, of Re-
hoboth. were guests on Monday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter
Markham and Mrs. Amanda Steven
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bennum
and daughter. Hester Anne. were
quite i'll last week at their home
near here.
Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Truitt, of
Nassau. were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Walls on Sunday
last.
Mrs. James Steele. of Philadel-
phia. spent a part of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Prettyman
and family.
The. w. S. for C. IS. of Unity
Church met at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Parker. in George
town. Saturday evening. The next
meeting will be with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Stevenson on Saturday even
Ing. Oct. 16. +,.s..
Rev. Richard N Greene. OF Dover
will deliver the address at the
home coming service at Whites
Chapel on Sunday afternoon, Oct.
3. Services will be suspended at
Unity Church on that date, as the
wishes to attend
Chapel to hear their for
ner pastor. Rev. Greene.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24


SPECIAL.-The Glendale Wo-
mans Society for Christian Service
will have a festival on Friday eve
ming, Sept. "a, in the Glendale
school auditorium. Ice cream and
homemade cake for sale.
MEETING.-The Junior Aid will
meet with Miss Norma Johnson on
Friday evening. October 1, at p
M. All are cordially invited.
SPECIAL. - World Communion
Service on Sunday, October 3. Dis
trict Superintendent DR.. Walter A.
Hearn will bring the message.
SPECIAL.-On Sunday morning,
Oct. II, at 10:3O. the Primary De-
partment will have a Rally Day
and Promotion Day service i'm the
main room. A special program is
being arranged. so all be hpresent.
McCOlley's Methodist Chapel
Rev. ID. Il. Campbell, Pastor
Sunday, September 26.
Sunday School services at 2 P.
NJ. in charge of Vernon Walker,
superintendent.
Preaching at P. M. by pastor.
Union Methodist Church
Rev. ID. T. Campbell, Pastor
Sunday, September 26.
Sunday School service at p. M.
Faith Bible Holiness Church
Rev. Robert b. NallOr; Pastor
Sunday, September 26.
Sunday School service at p. M.
Preaching by pastor.
Everyone welcome.
SPECIALIZE Glendale Wo-
mems Society for Christian Service
will meet with Mrs. Nettie Warren
on Thursday evening. September
80. All are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
BETHEL

4 Mr.. and Mrs. William WalstOn. of
Dover; Mrs. Mary Richardson and
daughter. of Camden. was a mid
week guest of Mrs. ], E. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley C. Hastings
and family. DIR. and Mrs. Ira Allen
OF Seaford. spent Sunday at Cape
Charles, Va.
Mrs. Laura Wheatley is spending
a few days in Wilmington with her
daughter and son-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Cain.
Mrs. Rhoda Garrett. Mrs. Julia
Moore spent a part OF last week at
Rehoboth, Del.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Horsey. Jr.
and daughter Anne spent Sunday
with the latter's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Judd Phillips.
Vernon Hopkins is spending a
few days at his home here.
Miss Peggy Furniss spent the
weekend at Providence. r. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Wright and
family of Wilmington. were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wright.
The COunt-0n-Me Club was en-
tertained Wednesday night at the
home of Mrs. Walter Eskridge.
Harvey Spence returned home
Friday from the Jefferson Hos
pital. Philadelphia. where he has
been for few days for observa-
tion. .ss ln
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bell spent
Monday in philadelphia.
Edward Shiles. of Philadelphia.
was a mid-week guest Of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. E, b. Shiles.
Wilbur Eskridge. Of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Esk- /
ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cordrey
and son, James f. Cordrey, of
Md. were recent guests .
of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Cordrey. f
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Beers. of
Pa. are spending
some Stime at their cottage here.
Sergt. Benjamin Taylor Of Fort
Miles, Lewes, is spending few
days at his home here. u
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
OVERLOOK

! Mr.. and Mrs. Cordy Simpler. of
Washington. spent some time with
Mr.. Simpler's parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Simpler. They were ac-
companied on the return trip by
their daughter, Barbara Jane, who
has been spending several weeks
with her grandparents.
Sunday School next Sunday
morning at 10. followed by
preaching at IL. Rev. Truitt, the
| pastor.
William Creggs. a resident of
Lewes. died from a stroke on
! Thursday. Funeral service OH Sun
day afternoon at 2. Interment in
Whites, Chapel Cemetery. He left
a widow and three daughters and
one son to mourn his loss. He
was raised In this community.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Hill enter
tanned friends from Chester last
week.
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Hill and
son Artie. spent the weekend with
relatives in Wilmington and Phila-
delphia.
Hunter Pepper, who is in SER
vices, returned to camp last week.
He spent some time with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Pepper,
and his wife in Georgetown.
Whites Chapel will hold its an
nual homecoming on Oct. 3 in
the afternoon. Services at 2.
Richard Green. of Dover. He is a
former OverbrOok boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Richard
called on Mrs. Richards brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paynter Reynolds,
near Milford. on Thursday of last
week.
Jacob Richards made a business
trip to Dover on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Marvel were
entertained at dinner on Thursday
evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Orion Messick, near Lewes.
Other guests were Mrs. Messick's
mother and brother. Mrs. MOllie
Roach, of Rehoboth. and Staff
Sergt. Alfred l.. Roach, who is
stationed at Portland. Oregon.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
FELTON,

/ The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Eel
ton Volunteer Fire Company ex
tends an invitation to all member!
of the Auxiliary to be present a
the social evening. Wednesday, 29
in the Community Hall.
The Paradise All Club met al
the home of Alice Bowman, We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Mary Lewis is visiting rela-
tives, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fen
ton, at Gwendolyn, Pa.
Corporal Ola Birmingham. Jr., OF
Nashville. Tenn, is spending a fif-
teen-day furlough with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ola Brittingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Grant were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Bennett. Sharptown, Md.
Mrs. Benjamin COverdale has re-
turned from a visit with relatives
and friends in Philadelphia and
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Defender
and son, of Wilmington was the
weekend guests of the latter's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sipple.
MIR. and Mrs. Richard Hardy and
family. of Salisbury. were Saturday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gleason have
accompanied the latter's son, Pfc.
Nelson Hill. to Nashville. Tenn.
Pvt. Layton Farrow, of Nashville,
Tenn. is spending a furlough with
his mother. Mrs. Martha FarrOw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Caulk and
Mrs. Wood spent Saturday in Will
mingtOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pitlick an
family. of Harrington. were Sun
day guests of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitlick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Hurd. of
TakOma Park. Md. has been a re-
cent guests of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. X. Hurd.
Mrs. Katie Case was a Sunday
guest of her daughter and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Robbins. of
Frederica.
An election of officers were held
in the Methodist Sunday School
room Friday evening. The follow
ing ing are Supt.. Mr.. o. L. Hast
ings; assistant superintendent. Mr..
+. X. Hurd: general superintend-
ent. Mr.. Charles Bostick; secre-
tary. Miss Helen Connolly; treas
urer. Mrs. Benjamin COverdale;
Primary Department Supt., Mrs.
Harry Eaton; Cradle-ROll Supt.,
Mrs. Elizabeth Bringhurst; musi-
clan. Mrs Reed Hughes.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
MILLSBORO

Misses Gilmore and Kathleen Dob
son and Harriet Williams left on
Sunday for Fredericksburg, Va, to
attend Mary Washington College
this school year.
Louise Williams left Monday to
attend school at Southern Semi
nary, Buena Vista, Va.
/ Ruth Gardner is in PHILADELPHIA
to attend Drexel Institute of Tech
nology.
Blanche Steele has begun her
second year at Drexel Institute.
Don Belts has returned to Fish
burne Military Institute, at Way
nesboro, Va, for his second year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Twiford Collins and
Don Collins visited Louise Collins,
in Wilmington. last weekend. Miss
Collins is attending the school of
nursing at the Delaware Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams, of
Philadelphia, spent Friday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Godfrey.
On Saturday, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams disposed at public sale the
personal property of the late Mrs.
Fayetta Barker, Mrs. Williams
mother.
Miss Virginia Williams. of Phila-
delphia, spent the weekend with
Anne Carey.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Collins have
been entertaining guests for
week at their rcottage at River
dale.
Lieut.. Ralph Shannon and Pvt.
Elton Godfrey spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Godfrey
Mrs. Ollie James and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ronald James and children
have moved into the Johnson home
on Morris street, now owned by
E. E. Carey.
Mrs. Earl Hudson and infant son
returned to her home here last
Thursday from Beebe Hospital. in
Lewes. Mrs. Hudson and her baby
are getting along well.
Mrs. Howard Hudson has re-
turned from visit to her husband
who is in an army camp in Mis-
souri,.
Mrs. W. H. Ayres, Mrs. H. B.
Mitchell, Mrs. ]. r. White and Mrs.
f. E. Carey attended a Red Cross
REGIONAL meeting for Sussex county
last Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Tunnel Ellis
are the proud and happy parents
of a baby boy who was born Mon
day night.
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
SELBYVILLE

Rev. w. James Ennis, B. D., pas
tor of Salem Methodist Church, has
returned to his duties following a
vacation period from the Sth OF
August to the 18th of September
granted by the Official Board and
members of the church for the ben
eft Of his health. The first two
weeks were spent at Ocean City,
Md, and the remainder of the time
with his friends, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
KildOw LovejOy. at Presque Isle,
Michigan.
His mother, Mrs. Nan Ennis,
spent the time of his absence with
relatives at her home town, POGO
moke City, Md. They now have as
their guest for awhile. Mrs. A. S.
Griffith, from their former pastor
ate at Camden.
For his scripture lesson on Sun
day morning. Rev. Ennis read the
18th chapter of Paul's first epistle
to the Romans, where he tells them
all gifts are worth nothing without
love.
The text was the 18th verse
And now abideth faith. hope, love.
these three; but the greatest OF
these is love.
Next Sunday night will be the
installation of the officers of the
Youth Fellowship Group.
The evangelists. Rev. and Mrs.
Ralph c. johnson, of Nashville,
Tennessee, who held such a sue
cessful meeting here in March, 194l
will be here to open another cam
paign next Sunday week. October
3rd. and will continue the services
until the 18th.
Mrs. Nettie West went to Mil
ford on Friday night to see her
niece. Miss Kathleen McCabe,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
McCabe. of Bayard. a student nurse
of the Memorial Hospital. who un-
derwent an operation for appendi-
citis last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Wilgus
and daughter. Mrs. Nettie West.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Peters
Just recently went to Chincoteague
to see Mrs. Kate Wilgus. widow OF
the formers cousin. the late Jake
Wilgus, formerly of ROxana. Mrs.
Wilgus is breaking up her home
and moving to Norfolk. Va. 10
make her home with her son,
Louis.
Mrs. Wilgus has just donated a
number of books to the SelbyVille
Library, in response to request
made by her husband. previous to
his death the past summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer West went
to Williamsburg, Va. on Sunday
to see their son and only child.
George Elmer West. who is with
the Navy and is now stationed at
Camp Perry for his basic training.
Mrs. A. NJ. Lynch. who has been
under treatment at the Beebe Hos
pital since Monday. the goth. for
a severe case of blood poisoning.
to have originated from
an insect bite on her ankle. is now
satisfactory improvement.
and will probably be released from
the hospital this week.
Mrs. John S. Law. Mrs. Minerva
Pepper. of here, and her house
guest. Mrs. Emma Richards. of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Ida Rick
ards. of Roxana. spent the day and
had dinner with Mrs. Maude Steele
Hammond. in Georgetown. on Wed =
nesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Law and Mrs.
Minerva Pepper paid a short call
On Sunday to Mrs. Alice Richards,
who is very i'll at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Richards. near
and is not making any
FOR VICTORY; BUY BONDS -
Milford chronicle., 1943-09-24
OAKLEY

Rev. Virgil Littleton was in
Bridgeville for a few days last
week. 4
Fred De Graw spent the week
end in Philadelphia visiting rela
tives and friends. a o 81.
Ben Short and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Short and Mrs. Rena Webb
spent Sunday ant Broadkill beach
Several from here have been
attending the carnival at Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Belts. of
Bridgeville. called on Mrs. Rena
Webb on SUNDAY evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith have
been notified by the War Depart
ment that their son, Walter Smith.
has been missing in action since
August 8.