Milford chronicle., 1943-10-01
MILTON

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THE DEFENSE PLANTS
ASH walked thru the guarded gates
today
And saw the cars parked row on
row
Like crosses in Flanders Field,
l wondered II those lying there
could know
The women of the world today
We're carrying their torches and
shields.
We, the women. carry the torches
high
For those who fight - for those
who die;
We work here with all our vim,
Determined to help the Allies
win.
Our nostrils twitch from tar and
pitch
Our backs and shoulders are
aching;
But we bend to the task. whatever
they ask.
Our pleasures all forsaking.
We don our slacks day after day,
And as we work we also pray,
That every primer" this plant
turns out
Will reach its target and end all
doubt
That God lives; that wars shall
cease,
That peace shall reign for ever
Our children safe within our door.
Milton, Del. Mary Crouch Quig.
A temporary office is being
berected by the Diamond State ROl-
Ter Mills at the east end of the
warehouse to replace one recently
destroyed by fire. The writer is
informed the Messrs. Wagamon
will start the erection of a mill
on the site of the burned mill
soon. II priorities on necessary
machinery is secured (which now
seems. possibleF a temporary mill
as planned. will not be built. In
any event stOckmen are assured
of sufficient feed soon.
Squirrels Plentiful
Sportsmen say that squirrels are
more abundant in this section than
for many years. Gunners are hav-
ing trouble securing sufficient am
munition. Rabbit and quail also
are numerous in the Broadkill sec
ton.
Covered Dish Supper
The members of the W. S. c. S.
of Grace Methodist Church will
hold a covered-dish supper in So
cial hall on Tuesday evening. Oct.
5th. beginning at $50 Members
and friends are invited to come and
bring a dish of food and twenty
five cents. Come and enjoy an eve
ming of good "eats" and entertain
ment.
Painting Home
Mrs. James C. Conwell is having
her residence, corner of Mill and
Federal streets, painted. This is an
attractive home and a new coat of
paint adds much TO its desirability.
Neatly Kept
Passing by the old Methodist
Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. the
writer was favOrably impressed
with its neatly kept appearance.
This is one of the oldest burrying
plots in the county. and during
the past few years one of the best
kept.
CaRnerieS Soon To Close
Local bean and tomato canneries
will in a short time finish the pack
ing of these products of the farm.
The tomato crop has been fair
one, while limas were seriously
shortened by the drought during
July and August. and the pack will
be much shorter than in former
years.
Woods Are Pleasant
A walk through the forests just
now is both exhilaFating and pleas
ant. Trees are rapidly donning
their dress of bright hues. We
recommend Lavinia Woods for
stroll these days. Follow the woods
road down by the side of the pond
to the rivulet, thence to the left to
the county road. Tread softly and
one may espie a squirrel among
the hickories.
Farmers Busy
Flowing for wheat and rye is now
in BrOadkill hundred.
recent rains putting the earth in
excellent condition for this work.
has also begun and
the crop is a fair one despite the
drought.
BrOadkill Beach Closed
Broadkill Beach enjoyed a most
profitable season during the sum-
ner months-all cottages being
The cottages are now
closed, except those occupied by
nearby owners over the week-ends.
Here and There q
Joseph Wells has completed a
barn on his farm east of Milton.
Charles Walls has moved to the
NAPLES property on Mulberry
street.
Ray Dood, Donald Clendaniel and
Charles Jones, Jr., of the Navy.
spent the weekend with their
parents in Milton.
Miss Florence Barker is visiting
friends in Texas. Miss Barker made
he trip by auto. She will remain
or some time.
officers Elected
The high school athletic associa-
ion has elected the following off
.ers for the ensuing school term:
President. Phillip MacInnis: vice
PRESIDENT. Wanda Clendaniel; sec
etary. Eldert McGee; boys treas
lrer. Herman Black; girls treas
lrer, Louise Hurley; transporta-
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