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Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
Story OF Fort Miles
Is Told In Booklet
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Reading matter in the booklet
gives generous space to the history
of ancient Lewes and its associa-
tion with the present site of Fort
Miles.
In the section 'Current Informa-
ton" on Fort Miles. the text is ad-
dressed to soldiers. giving them
the necessary information about
the post and particularly transpor-
tation information valuable for
their weekend furlOughs. OF Fort
Miles. the post is described as
comparatively new but tremend-
ously important Coast Artillery
Post headquarters of the Har-
Dor Defenses of the Delaware
Garrisoned largely by Coast Ar
tillery units, Fort Miles is one of
the key elements of the Atlantic
coastal defenses."
The well-bound booklet closes
with a facsimile copy of the words
and music of the ''Harbor Defense
of the Delaware March" an original
composition by Sergeants Mark
Laub and Jesse Berkman of the
well-known HarbOr Defense Band,
and dedicated to Colonel Robert f.
Phillips.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
OBITUARY
SIMPLER

SIMPLER
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday at 2:30 p. III. in Whites
Chapel. near Overbrook. for Mrs.
Carrie Coard Simpler. mother OF
Commander Leroy C. Simpler, out
standing Naval hero of many ell
gagements in the Solomon Islands,
who died late Monday. December
20. in Philadelphia hospital. The
service was conducted by the Rev.
F. II. Truitt of the Nassau Circuit.
Mrs. Simpler. who was IS years
old. died after long illness dating
from the time she participated in
the welcome home of her disting-
uished son at celebration in
Lewes last spring. She was the
wife of Roy d. Simpler, farmer,
who lives near Overbrook. Resides
her husband and oldest son.. she is
survived by her mother, Mrs. Jane
Warrington of Lewes; another SON.
Linwood Simpler of CatonsVille,
Md; two daughters. Mrs. Virgil
Van Street of Catonsville. and Miss
Marie Simpler of Lewes; two sis
ters. Mrs. Adella Hazard of Mil
ton. and Mrs Virginia Culver of
Laurel: and two brothers. Oscar
II. Warrington. and Charles S.
Warrington. both of Lewes. One
grandchild survives. Barbara Simp-
ler. only daughter of Commander
and Mrs. Simpler of Washington.
Burial was made in the Simpler
family plot in the Lewes Methodist
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Christian Science Church Service
report for Sunday. January ?. 1914.
The subject of the LessOn-SermOn
in First Church of Christ. Scientist,
1901 Van Buren ST.. Wilmington.
and Christian Science Society,
Grange Hall. Milford. land all
Christian Science Churches and So
cieties throughout the world) Sum
day, Jan. 2. 1914. is; GOD.
Morning Service and Sunday
School are at HOO.
Golden Text is: Revelations 21:3.
Behold. the tabernacle of God is
with men, and he will dwell with
them. and they shall be his people,
and God himself shall be with them,
and be their God
A Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon is: Proverbs 30:5 & 1856.
Every word of God is pure: he is
a shield unto them that put their
trust in him. 5. Trust in the Lord
with all thine heart; and lean not
unto thine own understanding. 6. In
all thy ways acknowledge him, and
he shall direct thy paths.
A Correlative Passage from the
Textbook Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary
Baker Eddy is: Up. 140:4-S). That
God is a corporeal being. nobody
can truly affirm. The Bible repre-
sents Him as saying: Thou canst
not see NV face; for there shall no
man see Me and live" Not mater
tally but spiritually we know Him
as divine Mind. as Life, Truth, and
Love.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

Little Miss Eleanor Robinson is
quite i'll at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Robin
son.
Mrs. Anne Ryder and William
Ryder of Rehoboth, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
ID. Prettyman.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson of
Bridgeville. spent Sunday with Mrs
Nelson's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Leonard Abbott.
Misses Nancy and Carolyn Bord-
ner Of DreXel Hill spent part of the
week as the guests of Mrs. c. G.
Fisher and Miss Virginia Fisher.
Mrs. Alice DerricksOn was Satur-
day night and Sunday guest of MIR.
and Mrs. Douglas Rogers and
daughters. Golda and Betty. of
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert d. Davis
celebrated their 42nd wedding an
niversary on Friday, Christmas
Eve. at their home on South Wash
ingtOn street.
Gilbert Murphy and Mrs. Eugene
Murphy left on Wednesday for
Florida. where they will spend some
time with Mr. and Mrs George H.
Draper and family at Golden Beach.
Miss Adele Warren. a student at
Syracuse University. is spending
the holidays with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs William Warren. also was
in RehOboth for few days this
week.
John VI. Bounds has purchased
the Clarence Calhoun farm, west of
Milford, and has recently moved
from Dover. We are glad to well
come this family into our neighbor-
hood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington Trice of
Bridge Valley. Furlong. Pa. spent
the Christmas holidays with his
mother. Mrs Annie Trice. and his
brother and sister, Miss Cora Trice
and Howard Trice of Milford.
Mr. and Mrs Urie Morris en-
tertained at a dinner on Christmas
Day. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cham
bers and mother. Mrs. Rachel Quill
len. Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood FARRELL
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Wiley.
Mrs. Harry l.. Grier and Miss
Sara f. Grier had as their holiday
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Humes Grier and daughters of Alb
erdeen. Md. and Mrs. H. Louder
Grier and daughter Joy of Phila-
Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. Bounds
at dinner Christmas
Day. Those present were Mr..
Bounds mother and aunt. of Snow
Hill. Md; Councilman and Mrs.
Raymond Bounds and family. of
Ocean City. Md; Mr. and Mrs.
Bounds and family of New
ark. Md
Mr.. and Mrs. William Coverdale
)f near town. had as their guests
turing the holidays. Mr. and Mrs.
lanes Deputy of Frederick. Percie
Robinson. Mr.. and Mrs. John Trib-
)itt. Jack Tribbitt. L. S. Navy. of
Norfolk. Va; John Gouscher. L. S.
Navy. Norfolk. Va. Mr.. GOuscher
las recently returned from Sicily,
md expects to return to his home in
Texas next week
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
POCAHONTAS NOTES

Monday evening. December 20, on
arriving at the PocahOntas Lodge
Hall. where the committee for De-
cember had planned a Christmas
party with tree and all the fiXings
We found no fire, light. nor jani-
tor. Well, we sure found cold re-
ceptiOn for all concerned.
But our good and faithful sis
ter. Emma Bennett, very gracious
ly opened her home an dabOut 20
members of Ionic Council enjoyed
a real party with Santa having a
gift for all; also some very nice
gifts for and from our secret pals.
Corn and venisOn with hot coffee
and pie was then served by the
committee.
We sure did appreciate Sister
Benefits hospitality and after
wishing our hostesses. Mr. and Mrs.
Bennett and each of the others a
Merry Christmas we went to our
several homes. But we have fuel
and janitOr service and everything
is 0. X. in our wigwam.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

After today date your letters
1914.
The Motor Corps girls will not
collect scrap papers. etc, this Sat
urday. New Years Day. They will
resume. collecting the following
Saturday afternoon. January s.
As a Christmas Gift. the children
of the Milford schools were the
guests of Mayor e. C. Evans. man
ager of Sehine's Plaza Theatre. at
a matinee on Tuesday afternoon.
The Mite Society of the First
Presbyterian Church will meet with
Mrs. Leila jennings at her home on
South East Front street, Wednes-
day afternoon. January 5, at 3
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
A. MUM PROMOTED
TO FIRST LIEUTENANT RANK

The War Department has an
nounced the promotion of Edith A.
Num-. Army Nurse Corps, from
second to first lieutenant She is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred +. Num- of Milford
Lieutenant Num- is now station
ed in Australia. She sailed for the
Pacific area in May, 1912. with a
hospital unit from Johns Hopkins
University. where she had been IA
staff nurse. Lieutenant Num- is a
graduate of Milford High School.
the Women's College. University of
Delaware. and of Johns Hopkins
Hospital School of Nursing.
Her sisters are Mrs MahlOn Bro
sius of West Grove. Pa, Mrs. Will
son Allen of Battle Greek. Mich. A
brother. Horace Num- of Newark.
n. Y. is associated with the du-
POnt COmDany
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
Conservation Program
Available In Kent
fcontlnued irom rIrst Pare,

A0N~@N-@N~~~
servation and drainage work done
on their own farms, 1t is hoped
that they will give this application
blank to some other land owner in
their neighborhOod.
Farmers who have not received
these applications through the mail
may obtain them from Harvey T..
Wilson. Smyrna: Isaac Thomas,
Marydel; Lyndon d. Caulk. Wood
side: c. Arthur Taylor, Harring-
ton; J. S. Willis, Milford. members
of the county board of supervisors,
or from the Soil Conservation Of
flee and the Kent County Extension
Office in Dover. On these applica-
tiOns landowners are requested to
indicate the acreage and location of
their farms. also the type of agri-
culture such as grain. fruit. live
stock. or poultry. and a statement
concerning any special drainage
problem.
Assistance in this program is be-
ing extended by II. b. Hendrick OF
the Soil Conservation Service. who
is cooperating with the county
agent in all. phases of this work.
The soil conservation board to date
has received several applications.
and it is expected that many addi-
tional requests will be received be
tween now and the time when this
work can be started in the spring.
Before a farm can be considered
for drainage. however. it will be
surveyed by drainage engineer as
to its possibilities for proper out
lets for the removal of surface ex-
cess water. also other factors
which enter into final plans for
conducting this program on the in
dividual farm basis All applica-
tions must be approved by the
county board of supervisors pre-
vious to starting any drainage
operations.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
MANY MEN ARE INDICTED
BY GEORGETONN BOARD
tcOutlnued from First PAGE

NNSaAAAA~A
Henry Barker Johnson. Millsboro
John Edward Johnson. Glendale
George Edward Killen, Lewes.
William Truitt Lindale, Lewes.
Wesley Asher Lynch. New Castle.
Charles Olin Melvin. Lewes.
Ralph Wickley Milbourn. Mil
ford.
Charles Wilson Moore. George
town.
Riley NickersOn, Frankford.
Ernest Paul Robinson, Laurel.
Leo Wilson Scheetz. Lewes
Edward Harold Sheppard. Mills
boro.
Wilson Francis Shougrue, Jr..
RehobOth.
William Tatman. Milford
William Parker Turner. Selby-
vile.
Daniel WELLINGTON Watson,
Blades.
Chester Oliver wilkins. Frank
ford.
L. y. Marine Corps
Joseph David Carter. Milton.
Granville Leroy Johnson. Mills
bOrO.
George Harold Jones. George
town.
Joseph Lewis Marvel. George
town.
Clayton Hazard Scott, Reho-
both.
Thomas Henry Wiley, George
town.
Navy
Darl Payne Allen. Lewes.
David Eugene Brown. Bishop
vile. Md
Allen Lewis Burbage. Ocean
View.
COurtland Harrison Burton.
Lewes
Jacob Burton. Milford
William Ernest Clark. Frankford.
James Roy Corbin. Jr. Milton.
Absolam James Davis. Lincoln.
Preston Lee Dean. Rehoboth.
Crawford Davis Elliott. George
town.
Leroy William Harmon. Reho-
both.
Raymond Junior Harmon. Har-
beson.
Raymond Hormor Kitchens.
Ocean View.
George Washington Jones. Mil
ton,
Tilghman Bishop Lynch. Laurel.
William Loftland Marvel. Reho
both.
James Martin Millman. Milton.
Walter Roland Morris. Nassau.
Robert Lee Nichols. Georgetown.
Paul Phillips Parsons, Milton.
Theodore Willard Perry. Harbe-
son.
William Franklin Short. Ellen
dale.
Wilmer Emanuel Souder. Lewes.
Aubrey Cannon SmoOt, Jr..
Georgetown.
James Conwell White. Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
Union CHURCH NEWS

Sunday school at o'clock. This
is the first Sunday. of the new year.
Resolve TO attend church every
Sunday this year.
On Sunday. January 3. at two
o'clock there will be an election of
officers for the coming year: so il
you are interested in our church
come out then and help us elect the
right persons for the right jobs.
This is important in the success of
our church.
Friday evening. January :. the
W. S. for c. S. will have the jan
uary meeting at the church. 1t will
he a covered dish luncheon. so
bring out a covered dish and a
quarter and enjoy the evening with
us. Let's all be at the church be-
tween : and 7:30 p. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA

Arraigned before U. S. District
Judge Paul Leahy in federal court
Tuesday on a charge of violation
of the Mann Act, Morris FINLEY, of
near Georgetown, pleaded not
guilty Tinley, represented by Fred
erick Whitney. attorney of George
town. is in the workhouse in de-
fault of $4,000 bail set by U. S.
Commissioner Albert F. Polk a
few weeks ago.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
Personal Happenings

Miss Lois Richter. of Dover, is
spending the Christmas holidays
with Miss Betty Bounds.
-e--
Lee Wamstead of the University
of Delaware. was the holiday guest
of Mr. and Mrs. G. Marshall Town
send.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Clark and
son Donald of Camden were Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Davis.
Mrs. Warren Young. Jr.. and son
Douglas spent the holidays in
CIaymont with Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem Young.
Mfr. and Mrs George T. Macklin
were holiday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Brimijoin at their home
in Kenvil, n. J.
Miss Gertrude Clark. a student
nurse at the Delaware Hospital.
Wilmington, spent the holidays
with her parents.
-
Miss Helen Pierce will return to
Wilmington on Sunday after spen-
ding the holidays vacation with her
mother, Mrs. James p. Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Watt of Phil
adelphia. will arrive this weekend
to be the New Year guests of Mr..
and Mrs. William Cavanaugh.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry MulholIand
and Mrs. Charles Murphy will leave
today for Miami. Florida, where
they will spend several weeks.
7@-
Ensign Charles Murphy was ov-
ernight guest of Mrs. Murphy on
Wednesday before leaving for
Jacksonville. Florida, for training.
Miss Margerta Edwards. of At
lanta, Georgia. was the holiday
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Rex S.
Thames. and returned home on
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. C. d. HOlzmueller
have returned to their home on
Lake avenue after spending the
past several months at their cot
tage at Rehoboth.
Miss Ada Frances Thomas, a
student at Wesley Junior College,
Dover. is spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter J. Thomas.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert NJ Brown OF
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Weingartner of Philadelphia. will
be the holiday weekend guests of
MIR. and Mrs. John Fry.
-
Mr.. Robert Thoroughbred and
Miss Jeanette Thoroughbred of
Newark. were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Roland Messick
and Miss Sara Messick.
Miss f. Rae Russell. a student
nurse of Hahnemann Hospital.
Philadelphia. has returned to her
duties after enjoying the Christ
mas vacation with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Plaford Russell and bro
ther Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Todd have
to their home in Atlantic
City. n. j.. after spending a very
enjoyable Christmas vacation with
heir respective parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Todd of Wilmington
md Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Reed
VI Milton. also Rev. and Mrs. JOS
'ph Vaughn of Salisbury. Md
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
LATE DECIPLES CLASS NOTES

The Late Deciples Sunday school
class of the Calvary Methodist
Church met on Tuesday evening,
December IA, at the home of Ger
aldine Parker. The meeting was
opened by singing 1T Came Upon
the Midnight Clear" followed by
prayer by Mrs. Raymond wilkins.
They decided to postpone the con-
test until a later date due to ill
ness. After the business meeting
the evening was turned over to the
hostess. Refreshments of jellO and
cookies were served. The January
meeting will be held at the home
of Edna Mae Griffith.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE

Friday night. December 81. be-
ginning at s o'clock at Milford
Pilgrim Holiness Church, Rev. Car
vel Tribbitt and his people and
other friends will be with us to
help in the service. There will be
songs. prayers, praise and preach
ing until the old year is out and
the new year comes in.
If you cannot stay for the en-
tire service. you are invited to stay
as long as you can. Everyone well
come
Rev. Charles w. Baker, Pastor
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mrs Alex Magare of Youngstown.
Pa. announces the engagement of
her daughter, Miss Helen Magare,
to Aubrey p Murray. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Millard F. Murray of
Stockley. The bride-to-be is a grad
uate of Yorktown High School and
is employed by the Glenn L. Mar
tin Corporation at Middle River.
Md Mr.. Murray is a graduate of
Millsboro High School and is a
supervisor at the Middle River plant
of the Martin Corporation.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
CAPT. KNOX WILL RETIRE
FROM STATE POLICE POST

Capt. Charles Knox, Georgetown,
will retire from the Delaware State
Police on January after 20 years
of service.
Captain Knox, who served in the
U. S. Army in World War l, com
pleted two decades with the state
police last June IL. He served as
private. corporal, sergeant, was APP
pointed lieutenant in 1910, and pro-
NOTED to captain on February l,
this year.
He is married and has two daugh-
fers.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
SUNSHINE CLASS TO MEET

Miss Alice Brown. president and
John Wilkins, teacher of the Sun
shine Glass of Calvary Methodist
Church. will hold their usual
meeting in the social hall of the
church on the evening of January
12, at 8 O'Clock. Remember the
date. the second Wednesday of each
month. There will be a program.
Start out the new year and meet
with us. 1t will be interesting to
hear our new resolutions.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
Milford Grange Notes

Regular meeting of the Milford
Grange Saturday evening, January
/. Installation of officers by WOr-
thy State Master A. Bailey Thomas
and staff, preceded by covered dish
supper for all members and their
families.
Members are asked to please
bring dishes and silver to the COW
cred dish supper Saturday night.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
COUPLE OBSERVES
5Sth WEDDING DAY

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hewes cele-
brated their 59th wedding anniver-
sary on Christmas Day at their
home. 624 Madison street. Will
mington. Mrs. Hewes is the former
Miss Mary Raser of Greenwood.
Mr.. Hewes also is formerly of
Greenwood. They have four chill
dren, Mrs. w. r. Powell. Delmar;
Mrs. James Williamson. Philadel-
phia; Robert Hewes. Chesapeake
City. Md, and Samuel l.. Hewes,
Winterthur They have 26 grand
children, and eight great-grandchil-
dren.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
FELLOWSHIP CLASS

The Fellowship Glass of the Ave
nue. Church will hold its social and
business meeting in the church So
cial hall. Wednesday evening. jan
uary II. We urge aIf members to
be present. and please bring the
dime cards.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN

John H. Derrickson of Ocean
View has been promoted to the
rank of captain according to an
announcement made Friday by
Colonel Fred A. Mcmahon chief of
the Philadelphia Ordnance Dis
trict.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
DINNER PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. William Rust en-
tertained at dinner Christmas
day. Rev. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson,
Mrs. Alice Derrickson, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Floundes, Mr. and Mrs.
William NAPLES and daughter Alice
Mae. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rust and
children, Joyce and Roynald.. Mr..
and Mrs Mack Smith and son Dale,
all of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Peter Zodorsney of Milford an
nounce the engagement of his
daughter. Miss Ann Zodorsney. to
Warren Buckeley LeGeyt. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin ]. LeGeyt of
Wethersfield, Conn.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

Word comes of the promotion
of Second Lieutenant Edith A.
Num- of the Army Nurses
Corps, to First Lieutenant.
Lieutenant Num- is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E.
Num-. She is with a Johns
Hopkins University unit and is
in Australia.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
HOSPITAL OPENING

Fairview Convalescent Hospital
on Moore's Lake, two miles south
of Dover. will be opened for Wis
its on Wednesday, January 5. Mrs.
Madge Robinson, superintendent
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1913 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Holland of
Los Angeles, California, and Mr..
and Mrs. Caleb Burchenal of Will
mington. are the guests of MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph E. Holland for the hol-
idays
The Milford Fire Company at It's
annual meeting last Thursday eve-
ming reorganized for 1914, and
elected officers. They purpose to
make an offer to get a permanent
fire station, and also secure a
chemical engine operated by an
automobile.
Mrs. John p Steward attended
the funeral of the late Henry Mat
1 thews in Philadelphia, last Mon
day.
/ Henry Ingram is recovering
from a severe illness at the home
of his parents near the Brick Gran
ary.
Mrs W. H. Sharpless of Philadel-
phia. is visiting with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hillman.
Steven Choate of Havre de Grace,
Md. is visiting with Harold Sal
mons.
While sitting ON the bank at Mar
shall's mill pond last Saturday.
Harry Still of South Milford, was
shot in the left arm and shoulder,
when a puppy which he had taken
with him jumped against his gun.
Young Still, in company with
Charles Johnson, had gone with the
puppy and had taken a tame rab-
bit with them in order that they
might watch the dog run it. They
sat down along the bank and turn
ed the rabbit loose. laying the guns
across their laps, when the puppy
was let loose it struck the gun, the
load striking Still directly in the
arm. A hole, almost as big as
teacup, was shot in the member.
Young Still has only recently re-
covered from a long illness.
Mrs. Lena c. Stayton died at her
home in South Milford last Sun
day morning, age 60 years. She is
survived by her husband. William
H. Stayton and daughter, Mrs. Lena
Stay ton Reynolds. also two sisters
and a brother. viz: Mrs. Elizabeth
Webb of near Milford, Mrs. John
W Short of Philadelphia, and J.
w. Truitt of Milford. Funeral SER
vices were held at her late resi-
dence Tuesday afternoon conduct
ed by Rev. H. L. Bunstein. Inter
ment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Rex. S. Thames.
who have lately moved on
South Walnut street, were
among those who entertained
friends Christmas Night. and
at the same time honored Mrs.
Thames sister. Miss Margaret
Edwards of Atlanta. Georgia,
who was here for the holidays.
Friends found open house"
hospitable and friendly.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

A marriage license has been is
sued at Elkton. Md. to Otto P.
Witzorreck, 26. Millville. Pa, and
Beulah. v. Hammond, "a, Milford.
Del.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

Miss Sara Nutter had open
house on Friday evening, well
coming friends in the service.
and home friends as well. at
her home near town.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Carlisle
sollins will have as dinner
uests on New Years Eve. Mr..
/ Md Mrs 1. Dolphus Short, DR.,
sntl Mrs. Lester Adkins and
NJ. and Mrs. Wilson vinyard.
fhey will welcome the New
ear together after an evening
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
WEDDINGS
HARMON AYERS

AiAAehO.N n EAeO
Irwin Ayers. of Snow Hill. Md,
and Miss Essie Harmon of Norfolk,
Va. were united in marriage on
Monday, December 81. at the Ave
nue. Methodist parsonage. DR.. Her.
son performing the ceremony.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

The Women's Society of Chris
tian Service of Slaughter Neck
Church will meet in the church
basement on Tuesday evening, jan
uary 4, with Mrs. Helen Collins as
hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31

The January meeting of the Wo-
mems Society of Christian Service
of Avenue Methodist Church, will
be held in the social hall on We'd
nesday. January 5. Red Cross sew
ing will be continued. Mrs. Mary
Maloney tops all the sewers for
completed garments. Mrs. Frank
r. Grier. who arranges the sew
ings. would like more workers like
Mrs. Maloney for a New Years
present.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-31
AUSTIN = DEPUTY

Miss Irene G. Austin. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Austin of
WilliamsvilIe. near Milford. and
Robert S. Deputy, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Deputy of Houston.
were married Sunday. December
26, by Rev. Benson of Houston.