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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Reclamation
Work Finished
By Ordnance
Company Here
Conclusion Of Temper
airy Job Will Not Eff
feet Regular PrOduc-
tiOn OF Primers, Says
President Of Company

James J. Dervin. president OF
Milford Ordnance Company, Inc
announced today that a temporary
job of reclamation on obsolete pri-
mers had been concluded at the
plant by orders from the United
States Navy department, and ap-
proximately 275 persons engaged
in 'this operation had been given
their release this week.
This action does not in any way
indicate a reflection upon the 10y
atty or the willingness to work on
the part of the employees. whose
services were temporarily discon-
tinued.
THE conclusion of this reclama-
tion job for the Navy, will in no
way effect our regular production
of primers. used by the Triumph
Explosives company of Elton,
Maryland in the production of 40
m. m. shells" Mr.. Dervin stated,
and continued that as long as Tri-
umph makes 40 nj. m. shells. and
have reason to believe that they
will make them for the duration,
we will make the primers here at
Milford"
1t is believed by Mr.. Dervin and
other company officials, that with
the noraml turn over in help. the
majority of the people unfortunate
ly effected by the aforementioned
order will be absorbed in the regu-
lar production. within three or
four months. They will be recalled
in the order in which they were re-
leased, and according to the Union
Management Agreement.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Kiwanians Held
Conference Here
GOV.-clect Martin Wlegand OF Capt.
tai District Was Principal Speaker

GOV.-clect Martin Wlegand OF Capt.
tai District Was Principal Speaker
I Governor-elect Martin Wiegand
of the Capital District of Kiwanis
was the principal speaker at the
annual Kiwanis Organization Con
ference held in the Milford Grange
Hall on Tuesday. December 5, both
afternoon and evening. Governor
elect Wiegand is a member of the
Washington, ID. G. Club. The Con-
ference was called and presided
over by 1t. Governor-elect Frank
Gordy, of the Georgetown Club.
Judging from the attendance and
enthusiasm shown at this Confer
ence. the Seventh Division is in for
real progress in 1916. and at the
same time will render an indis-
pensible service in the advance
ment of Civic Activities in this
area. Not only will Kiwanis have
real satisfaction in job well done,
but better community conditions
will be evident for all as the result
of these activities.
Governor-elect Wiegand present.
ed the detectives and goals of XII
wants in 1945 which were all in
elusive. with special stress on
boys and girls work. assistance
and guidance to returning service
men and in helping to keep high
the moral and spiritual side by
active support of churches.
In addition to the address by
G Governor-elect Wiegand. the pro-
gram was made up of short talks
by past officers of the Division
which were very instructive to Of
of the various clubs
as to how they should
perform the duties of their Offices.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Baptist Church To
Honor Service Men
Chaplain Earle LandtrOOp OF Do.
YER Air Base win Speak At Service

On Sunday evening. December
10, at 7:3O o'clock. there will be
unique service in honor of SER
vice men at the First Baptist
Church of Milford.
Chaplain Earle d. LandtroOp of
the Dover Air Base has been invit-
ed to be the guest speaker. Chap
lain Landtroop. who is a captain
in the Air Corps. is from Texas.
where he was a Baptist pastor for
many years before enlisting as a
chaplain.
During the service candle will
be lighted for each service man;
who is represented by those at
tending the service. The nearest
relative or friend will light the
candle.
Everyone in the community is in
vited to share in this service of
remembrance. Those having a son,
husband or relative for whom they
wish to light a candle. are request
ed to call the pastor. Rev. Leon
Nelson. at 75SR.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Frederica Man Killed
In Bomber Crash
Fatal Mishap Occurred Near West
over, Mass, Last Thursday

Corporal Thomas Lee McDOugall.
21, near Frederick. was killed last
Thursday when his bomber crash
ed after leaving Westover Field,
Massachusetts.
The airman was one of twelve
Delaware service men announced
as casualties over the weekend.
Two died on battlefields and nine
were wounded.
Funeral services for Corporal
McDougall were held last Sunday
at the home of his wife, Mrs. Sarah
Pardee McDougall, near Frederick,
Chaplain Earl R. Landtroop of the
Dover Army Air Field officiated
and interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery at Camden.
A crew of six was killed in the
crash of the B-24 bomber, Corporal
McDougall. an Army Air Force
gunner, was home on furlough
November IS preparatory to re-
ceiving an overseas assignment.
He was born in Ferguson Falls,
Mimi, and when IA years old came
to Delaware with his mother, Mrs.
Pansy B. McDougall, and uncle,
Lee Evans, who engaged in farm
ing in Marydel section.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Will Inspect
ALL Defective
Owner Will Have Five
Days To Make Adjust
ments Or Have His
License Revoked.

Motor vehicles found with defec-
tive equipment by state troopers.
will be required to be tested at in
spection lanes of the Motor Vehi-
Gle Department and necessary ad-
justments made before the vehicle
is placed in operation again. This
announcement was made by Super
intendent of State Police w. Havi-
land last Friday and became effec-
tive as of last Saturday.
The policy, he said. has been
adopted in cooperation with the
Motor Vehicle Division in view of
the rapidly mounting accident fl
CURES. in spite of sharply increased
arrests and reprimands. The acci-
dent rate has increased Is per cent
On state highways, outside of Will
mington. this year. Arrests have
increased 50 per cent, while repri-
mands show SO per cent rise.
Motor Vehicle Department Off
Cials said the checking of cars will
probably result on many "jalopies"
disappearing from the highways.
Troopers will issue an order to
those drivers stopped for arrests.
TepTimands, or in a routine check
if some defect in the car which will
affect the safe operation is found
The driver will be required to sign
a copy of the order and will retain
a copy.
Within five days the car must be
taken 10 one of the three inspec-
tion lanes in the state and necessa-
Iy repairs or adjustments made.
Failure to report at the lane with
in the period will result in cancel
lation of the registration of the We
Eicle under provisions of the motor
vehicle law State Motor Vehicle
Commissioner George S. Williams
will order revOcations in all sucn
cases. superintendent Haviland
added
A copy of the order given the
motorists Will be sent to the traffic
division of the state police at the
Dover headquarters. This will be
used to check with the inspection
lanes to see whether cars are in
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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Honor Roll Service
Held At Houston
Impressive Program Conducted In
Methodist Church Last Sunday

A special program was held last
Sunday night in Houston Methodist
Church. honoring members of the
congregation now in the armed
forces. Captain Earle Landtroop.
chaplain at the Dover Army Air
Field. was the guest speaker. State
Senator r. Fl. Yerkes presided. The
roll of honor was read by Mrs.
EstellG Biggs. 1t contains 81 names.
Samuel GOtt directed the choir
and others taking part in the pro-
gram were: The Rev. \. c. Ben
son. the pastor: Howard r. Moore.
superintendent of the Sunday
School. and the Sap Sisters, Hazel
and Ann, who sang duet and Miss
Winifred Tucker. who sang a solo
Next Sunday evening, December
10. Edwin Prettyman will be in
charge of the service and the fol-
lowing Sunday evening. Francis G.
Simpson will be in charge of the
service. At this service Frank r.
Zebley, of Wilmington, will be the
guest speaker: using at his topic,
Some Churches and Churchyards
in Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Army To Take
ALI Chickens
On Peninsula
After Dec. 10
Black Market Operations
Made Move Necessary,
VIA Head d S avs;
Parts Of West Virgin
ia Affected.

The War Food Administration
has issued its anticipated order
setting aside for Army purchase
virtually all chickens produced on
the Delmarva Peninsula and parts
of Virginia and West Virginia.
The order, which will be effec-
tive December II. is expected to
curtail available in Wilmington
and other cities normally served by
the effected producing areas.
Clifford w. SheGd. supervisor of
the WAS Office of Distribution
in Delaware, was named deputy
administrator of the order for the
Delmarva Peninsula.
The order is expected to be in
force at least until March. 1945. By
that time it is hoped poultry pro-
ductiOn, now on the increase. will
be high enough so that the Army
can obtain its requirements
through voluntary methods.
The WFA said that black mar
ket operations created the military
shortages which necessitated the
order Administrator Marvin Jones
said black market operations were
largely responsible for the fact
that the Quartermaster Corps, pur-
chasing for all the services, has
recently been unabfe to buy any
where near the amounts required
for use in bivouac and other rest
areas and in military hospitals
both in this country and overseas"
The WA said that it had receiv-
ed reports that chickens produced
in the affected area have been SELL
ing four to five cents a pound
above OPA ceiling prices.
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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Firestone Store
Has Opened Here
Thomas Hanley, Proprietor OF New
Enterprise In Windsor Block

Thomas Hanley, native of
Berlin, Maryland, with twenty-one
years of chain store experience,
mostly in Richmond, Virginia, has
opened complete Firestone store
at Number South Walnut Street.
in the Windsor block, this City.
The preview of this new attrac-
tive place of business was held on
Wednesday evening, with the
grand opening held last evening.
The general public is cordially
invited to visit the store at anv
time and qualify for the prizes of
a War Bond and stamps, wnicn
will be given away tomorrow eve
ming, Saturday, December 9Th. at
nine O'Clock. You must be pres
ent in the crowd to receive them.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Scouts To Honor
Overseas Soldier
Milford Mother To Get Sons Eagle
Award In Ceremonies

A feature of the Boy Scout Court
of Honor ceremonies, which will be
held in the Milford High School
auditorium next Monday evening,
December 11th will be the award
ing of the highest honor, the Eagle
award. to a sailor.
Lewis Brinton, son of the Reve-
rend and Mrs. Thomas c. Brinton
of Lincoln, is the first boy in this
section to receive the top award
while serving with the armed for
ces overseas. His mother will ac-
cept the honor for him. The award
will be presented by the Reverend
DR.. Frank Herson.
Other awards to Scout Troops
No. 100 and No. 1O2 of Milford will
be made by Judge Charles T. Ter
ry, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
State Guard To
Seek Drill Pay
Bill To BE Presented In Legislature
Asking For $1.O9 Per Week

Payment of members of the
Delaware State Guard at the rate
OF 81 for each drill attended would
be provided for in a bill to be pre-
sented in Legislature it was dis
closed at the meeting of officers of
the organization in the State Arm
Ory in Wilmington last Saturday.
The officers decided at the meet
ing that the annual encampment
of the regiment, now numbering
about $50 men and officers. will be
held next summer at Bethany
Beach.
Ierkes FaYOrS Bill
State Senator Robert H. Yerkes
Cs Houston has indicated he will
submit the bill providing for the
Payment Of the guardsmen. In ad-
ditiOn to the 81 provided for each
drill attended. not more than one
a week, the members would be paid
q slightly higher rate for the an
Eual weeks encampment in the
summer.
Commenting on the proposed act
Senator Yerkes said some members
of the guard. in rural sections.
have to travel as far as 25 miles
from their homes to armories for
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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Has Gone
Over The Top In
6thWarL0anDrire
City Is Second COmmun-
ity To Reach Quota,
RehObOth Beach First;
Sussex County Within
Sight Of Goal.

II was announced today with
jubilatiOn that Milford has defin-
itely gone over the Top" in the
Sixth War Loan Drive.
The local overall quota of
S569,000 was reached shortly be-
fore noon on Tuesday, December
II. which day will be set down as
a Red Letter Day" for Milford.
Of this amount 100000 was the
Sussex quota and S169,OOO the
Kent quota.
Although the city is still under
quota as far as "E" bond sales are
concerned. the City Co-chairmen
George r. Sheaffer for Sussex and
Wallace F. McFaul for Kent, be-
lieve that the "E" bond sale will
be reached by the deadline for the
drive, which has been set for De-
cember 31st.
Milford is the second community
in the State to achieve its quota
before the deadline. Rehoboth
being first.
Mayor Evans. War Finance
chairman for Sussex County. re-
ported today that the County as a
whole is within sight of the county
wide goal of $2,000,O00. According
to latest figures available approx
$1,75O.00O has been cleared
through the Federal Reserve, this
would bring the County up to
$50 of quota, a really remarkable
showing, with the drive having 20
more days to go.
The County chairman and the
district chairmen have ex-
pressed their determination to
keep the drive rolling" and not
only reach the set "E" bond quota
in every community in the County,
but go way "Over the Top"
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Vocational School
Favored By Legion
Sidney SchWach, Post Commander,
Heads Committee TO Aid In Effort

At their regular meeting on De-
cember 5. 1914 Milford Post No. 5
OF the American Legion went on
record as being in favor of having
one of the Fletcher Brown Voca-
tiOnal Schools built in Milford.
A committee of ten men with
Post Commander Sidney Schwach
as Chairman was appointed to fur
ther efforts in having the school
located here.
II was pointed out that Milford,
being on the Kent and Sussex
Counties line is centrally located
and has manufacturing plants to
meet the training needs of the
school.
Under the G. l. Bill of Rights, re-
turning service men and women
will be able to get Vocational
training with tuitions paid from
Federal Government funds without
cost to the veteran.
The school will offer vocational
training to many citizens from
cities and rural districts within the
vicinity of Milford,
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Handle Wild Rabbit With Care
LsWarning From Board Of Health

rabbits were killed by hunters in
this state last year,
The meat is delicious and makes
nutritious addition to the family
menu. but the State Board of
Health warns that the handling
and dressing of wild rabbits is not
without risks. however, because
some rabbits are infected with
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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Wife OF Representative
Norman H. Scott Dies
Prominent SelbyVille Woman Pass
ed Suddenly At Home Last Week

Mrs. Wilma r. Scott. 50 years
old. wife OF Representative-eleCt
Norman Fl. Scott, died suddenly at
her home last Thursday night on
Delaware Avenue.
Mrs. Scott was born in Bridge
VILE. the daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. William Rust. Besides her
husband she is survived by one son
James p. Scott of Bridgeville, and
two sisters. Mrs. James A. Long of
Frederick. Maryland and Mrs.
Horace E. Reynolds of Bridgeville.
The funeral was held last Satur-
day afternoon at O'Clock from St
Mary's Episcopal Church with the
Reverend Joseph Tatnall. rector
officiating. Interment Bridgeville
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Medical Secretarial
Course At Goldey's S
New Course At Business College Is
Appealing To Young Women

A new Medical Secretarial
Course has been inaugurated at
Goldey College in Wilmington. The
course seems to be making a
strong appeal to young women who
are interested in something new
and different
An advisory committee of nine
doctors, dentists, nurses, and hos
pital authorities has been set up
to cooperate with the college Off
cials in outlining the course.
This course is designed to pre-
pare young women to be secreta-
ries in doctors and dentists Off
ces, in hospitals, in clinics, in
medical divisions of large corpora
tions, in state or city boards of
health, OF in any position where
knowledge of, and skill i'm medical
procedures and techniques would
be of assistance.
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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08

Wild rabbit is helping to aug
ment the meat supply on many a
Delaware table now as hunters
roam the autumn. woods and many
thousands of the furry animals will
be eaten between November 18th
and December 31st, which is the
open" season for rabbits in Della
ware. (The Fish and Game Com
mission report that over $4,000
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Seniors To Present
Gala Holiday Fete
Combination Bazaar, Musical Re-
Vue And Dance On December Is

For the entertainment of both
school students and the public. the
senior class of Milford High School
is presenting a combination bazaar.
musical revue and dance on Friday
evening, December Is. The festivi-
ties will begin promptly at S o'clock
in the high school auditorium. The
bazaar will include a white Ele-
plant Auction" bingo, fortune tell
ing, booths for winning prizes.
home made candy and refresh
ments. The prizes which will be
awarded will be donated by the To-
cal merchants. During the evening
a short musical revue will be pre-
sented by the seniors. After this
entertainment there will be a dance
for everyone. Tickets will be sold
at the door for soc and will entitle
everyone to a chance at winning
the door prize.
The balcony will be open for any
spectators who wish to enjoy the
play or watch the dancing for 25c
Come one and all! Join in the
fun.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-08
Methodist Women
To Hear Secretary
Mrs. =. b. Godfrey viii Address
Group at Dover December II

Methodist women of Dover Dis
trict and all interested friends will
have an opportunity to hear Mrs.
F. B. Godfrey, national field sec
retary. whose special interest is
foreign missions. Mrs. Godfrey
will come to Delaware on Mon
day, December IL. speaking in
Dover on that date. She will be in
Camden on the 18th; Milford. the
18th; Harrington, the 18th;
Georgetown on the morning of the
18th, and at Magnolia in the eve
ming of the same day. Societies of
Christian Service near these places
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Evening star., 1944-04-05
Reprimand Asked for Ban
On News Of Sicily Traqedy
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senator johnson. Democrat, OF
Colorado today called for "a severe
reprimand" for the officer respon-
sible for withholding news of the
Sicilian incident last summer in
which confused American gunners
helped shoot down % of their own
transport planes.
Senator Johnson, a member of the
Senate Military Affairs Committee
deplored such tragedies, but said he
saw no need for a congressional In
vestigation, adding that the Army
and Navy surely are doing all they
can to prevent such accidents.
"The worst part of it is the failure
to report promptly when such trag-
edies occur" Senator Johnson said
People ought to be told the bad
news with the good right when il
happens. To withhold it causes
public distrust."
He added that in the heat of bat
tie, mistakes always have occurred
land I suppose they will hereafter. I"
He cited the case of Stonewall Jack
son, Confederate general killed by
his own men.
Senator Austin of Vermont, rank
ing Republican on the Military AZ
fairs Committee, said, 1--WE all regret
these things very deeply, and I am
sure no one feels worse about them
than the men who did the firing"
Evening star., 1944-04-05
Soldier Shoes Pushed

Shoe factories In Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, quit war work long
enough to I'LL civilian orders Of long
standing.
Evening star., 1944-04-05
District Bomber Crewman
Dies in New Guinea Crash

Staff Sergt. Alfred E. Clarke, IS
bomber radioman, was killed March
Is when his plane crashed northwest
of Nadzab, New Guinea, the Wal
Department has notified his wife
Mrs. Marjorie Clarke, 2709 Hartford
street Sc. ...
Mrs. Clarke said she last saw her
husband before he went overseas on
April /, 1943. She received the tele-
gram from the War Department last
Saturday, exactly one hour later. He
had been reported missing two weeks
ago.
A graduate of Mckinley High
School, Sergt. Clarke was employed
by a Gulf service station before he
entered the Army in December, 1912.
Besides his widow, he is survived
by q daughter, 8, and q son, 5.
Evening star., 1944-04-05
a 1.-THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
4
Agreement Reached
On Administration
OF Czech Territory
By the Associated Press.


The Czechoslovak government in
London has agreed with Russia
Britain. and the United States on a
plan for administering its territory
as soon as military operations per-
NIT.
The Czech Embassy was so ad-
vised today in communication
from London, which said a delega-
ton of the government will go into
/, Czechoslovak liberated areas the
moment the Red Army command
: declares them behind the line.
TIE Soviet Army is virtually at
the Czech northeast border already
but first Allied troops to re-enter
the country are to be an independ-
ent Czech brigade, the message said.
Czech liaison officers also are to ac-
company Russian troops moving into
their territory.
Negotiations with the three big
powers on Czech plans for civil
administration have been carried
on through diplomatic channels, ac-
cording to the dispatch, indicating
that the matter did not pass
through the European Advisory
Council in London.
Czech Ambassador Vladimir Hur-
ban pointed out that President
Edouard Benes already has ap-
pealed to Czech underground lead
ers to form small secret committees
in every village and town to work
with the returning government.
Men are to be chosen for the COM
mittees on the basis of their con-
duct during the years of Nazi occu-
patton, Mr.. Benes said, regardless of
party lines.
Czech guerrillas have established
contact with advancing Russian
forces, the London report said. 1t
added that many Slovaks are
escaping from the neighboring Nazi
puppet state of Slovakia to join
guerrillas in the Carpathian Noun
tains.
Evening star., 1944-04-05
-Four Killed, Six Injured
In Florida Bomber Crash

BY the Associated Press.
AVON PARK, Fla, April 5.-Four
airmen from the Avon Park Army
Air Field were killed and six others
injured when their heavy bomber
crashed during a combat trainine
flight miles west OF Davenport
Sunday night, Col. Clint Johnson,
commanding officer announced yes
terday.
The dead included Second 1t.
Joseph Koch, Philadelphia, and
Flight Ofncer John j. Devine, Potts
vile, Pa.
Crewmen who escaped with minor
Injuries were:
Sergt. Frederic r. Kastner, Girard,
Pa; Sergt. Alfred l.. Space, Tunk-
hammock, Pa; Sergt. Vernon G.
Uller, jr., San Antonio, Tex; Corpl.
Clarence E. Pierce, jr., Culpeper, Va. !:
Pfc. Robert G. Priebe, Marquette,
Mich. and Pfc. Roland j. Bender,
Sheboygan, Wis.
Evening star., 1944-04-05

ALLIES POUND HOLLANDIA
Planes and arrow point to the
big Jap base OF Hollandia,
Dutch New Guinea, which was
bombed Sunday by 800 Allied
planes In the greatest single
air raid in that theater. Four
hundred tons of bombs were
dropped and 288 Jap planes
were destroyed, Gen. Douglas
Macarthur announced.
"A. P. Wirephoto.