davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1944-02-13

spRINGTIME Is JUST AROUND THE COR
per, when people will envy you in thi,
Mburban home. not far from Sil. spg
Three pleasant bedrooms and baths. bsmt
Nath. recr. room with fireplace, built-ir
garage; around "a acre Of lawn and
power mower for cutting it. A very lovely
home, nicely financed. r. P, RIPLEY, SH
1889; Sun. and ewes, WI 4514, Mr.. But.
Evening star., 1944-02-13
PARKWAY HILLS

,95O-Substantial cash payment, bal
ance like rent. Out Mass. Ave. Extended,
near Bannockburn golf course. Prewar
construction. . years old. detached frame
3 bedrooms. large, closets living room
large dining room. tiled bath. large screen
ed porch. full basement with outside en-
trance, automatic oil heat. insulated
throughout storm windows. built-in garage.
wooded lot with barbecue fireplace and
rock wall terraces. One block to street
cars. Owner, 6707 Barr road OIL. 2045.
MA 3S3S
Evening star., 1944-02-13
THIS WEEK
SPECIALS.
S-En ZACH

SOU CASH.
Handles this cozy 5-rm. and bath brick
row. home in River Terrace: balance like
rent. Investigate
3-story stucco over brick IL rms
baths; porches g enclosed). sas heat;
may be easily converted into apis, If de-
sired. Excellent trans. close TO every
thing Must see to appreciate. Priced at
S14 $50: terms.
MASS. AVE. Mr. SCOTT CIRCLE
Beautiful stone and brick home Situated
on deep lot with good frontage; has %
rms, baths tsome privatel, 3-car brick
club. May be had furnished or unfurnished.
Priced right with good terms
1NGLES1DE TERRACE NV
10 rms, 3 baths, arranged into apts
with present income quoted 5000 mo
building and business priced at Sl1.5OO;
Evening star., 1944-02-13

Suitable for clubs organizations, pro-
fesSional Offices. etc. THREE splendid
brick homes. all situated on wide boule-
vards tair IN the heart OF the city: They con,
prof1tably operated as guest homes or
rooming and boarding houses. All have
fire escapes and comply with D c. regu-
lations. Have total income OF approx.
81 900. Can be sold together or sep
arately. For inspection and appointment
TO inspect. phone Mr.. Evans, WO 029O.
CIIANNInN o. JrCrJC C0
Evening star., 1944-02-13
CHEVY CHASE. D. C.

CHEVY CHASE, D. G.
A discriminating brick home, near West
ern ave, lovely bedrooms, baths, attic.
center-entrance hall spacious living room,
deep lot Conv. to parochial schools and
churches. Price for quick sale. S16,500
tExclusive.) Call EN-. 1890 Sunday and
A TMEED 90 ssnI Cam
Evening star., 1944-02-13
4214 10Th PLACE NE.
NTT~rTT| NJ IA % u

Semidetached brick, : rooms, 4 bedrooms.
buit-in bath with shower . inclosed back
refs can be sold furnished at S10950. o.
unfurn. at S10,500; now rented at $50
per mo. furn.; possession il desired: shown
ev appt only: terms if desired. WO. 4944
NJ B. WEAVER. DI 3346.
Evening star., 1944-02-13

Beautiful corner location; lot 65xl2p;
detached; center hall; 1st floor has living
room. dining room Sunroom. kitchen. sml
bedroom and bath and large screened side
porch; End floor has 4 bedrooms and 2
baths; tile roof, Scar garage. oil hot-water
heat. For information and appointment
to inspect call Mr. Myers, RA 1911.
VIM. M THROCKMORTON
Invest Bldg. Realtor DI eoe2
Evening star., 1944-02-13
JOHN J. McKENNA,
] lI39 eve ST. NV. Realtor RE hG4

lOIlle, ArllnSCOn-S8 ,25O.
tiled bath, hardwood floors. full basement.
economical oil heat. Interior should be
reoecorated. Less than $500 repairs should
ing city and will sell furniture cheaply.
M. Mcdaniel, Gil. 1896. KELLEY h
BRANNER, DI T14O
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Soil Saving Test
For 4-H Clubbers
Prizes Offered To Encourage Young
People To Contribute To Plans

To encourage young people to
contribute to the food production
program and to know the value OF
soil in their lives and to the ma
tion. a national soil conservation
contest is being sponsored for All
Club members by the Firestone
Tire and Rubber Company of Ak
ron, Ohio, according to C. E. Nc
Cauley, county All Club agent SUI
pervisOr for the Delaware Agricul-
tural Extension Service.
Participants in the contest will
show maps of their own farms in
dicating the number of acres in
each field, what each field is used
for this year and for the previous
two years, the amount and kinds
of fertilizer or limestone applied
to each field during two previous
years, the average amount of top
soil left in each field, direction of
main slopes, areas where serious
water or wind erosion has occur
red, and location of streams.
They will then, after a thorough
study of soil conservation methods,
map out their farms as they should
be to prevent loss of soil or soil
fertility so that the farms will pro-
lTurn to Page }. PlsassI
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
J. c. Hazard Rev.D.S. Harris
Heads State To Preach On
Democrats udgment'
Evangelist Speaking, At
New Church In Har-
ringtOn To Give Amaz-
ing Announcement.

The preaching of Evangelist Dan
Sherman Harris continues to at
tract large crowds at the New
Church in Harrington. Sunday
night the church was flied twice
to hear the, evangelist preach on
the subject Of" Baptism" In the
course of his lecture he used var
iOus texts of scripture to substan-
tiate hrs asseFtfotTsF tff1t the only
mode of baptism taught in the
Bible is immersion. For baptism
TO meet the Bible qualifications. it
must represent the death. burial
and resurrection of Jesus Christ, "
declared Evangelist Harris as he
referred to Romans 6. "Since nei-
ther sprinkling or pouring can
represent this. they come short in
answering the New Testament re-
quirements for baptism" cOnclud-
ed the young lecturer.
How near are we to the Judg-
ment?" has been announced as the
subject for the lecture Sunday
night, June 4. In order to accom-
mOdate the crowd. there will again
be two meetings. The first session
will begin promptly at Z p. m.
and the second meeting will be-
gin at $50 p. IN.
Turn to Page ,. PIeasel
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Tall Cedars
Will Close
Season June 3
Final Ceremonial Of
Year Will Be Held IN
Lewes Fire House; To
Initiate Candidates.

Closing the most successful sea-
son in recent years Evergreen
Forest No. ~, Tall Cedars of Le-
banOn, of Lewes, in the fire house
in honor of its Junior Deputy Tall
Cedar. DR.. Gilbert NJ. Wiltbanks, on
Thursday evening June s, at eight
o'clock
This is Harding Night" estab-
a long time ago in honor of the
late President Warren G. Harding
who became a member of Ever
green Forest at Milford. Col. Rob-
ert G. Houston, of Georgetown, an
authority on Harding, will deliver
the address of the evening.
Grand Tall Cedar Edward B.
Green of Georgetown will preside
at the meeting and Officiate at the
initiation of several candidates
who will be advanced to the inner
circles of the fraternity by the
Forest Rangers under the direction
of Captain George b. Atkins.
Evergreen Forest Band under
the baton of Prof. Chester StrOup.
director of music of the George
town High School. who has so sue
cessfully carried Evergreen Band
: IInFp 10 Pass 5. PlsHssi,
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Colored School Held
Exercises Monday
Diplomas Were Presented To 4
Large Class At commencement

commencement exercises of the
Milford Colored Junior High
School were held on Monday
evening, May 90. at eight o'clock
in the school auditorium.
The faculty, comprising Eldridge
J. Waters, principal; Mrs. f. IL.
Shockley. Miss +. e. Champion,
Mrs. +. J. Waters. Mrs. f. S. Nit
chell and Mrs. q. b. Sanders, pre-
uared the follow Ing program:
Professional.
National Anthem. audience.
Invocation. Rev. j. W. Whalen.
Welcome. Gloria clancy.
"My Heart Is A Haven chorus.
school Attendance and the
War" Grade 9.
Scene I'm the Principal Office.
Sometimes | Feel Like Mo-
therless Child" chorus.
Scene II-In the Conference
Room.
Give Us the Tools" Chorus.
Duet, "A Dream" Dorothy Brady
and Rebecca Clark. Grade 10.
Awarding of Diplomas. Alphonso
E. Humes. president of board Of
education.
"Tramping." Glee Club.
Other Awards. X. +. Shilling, su-
perintendent of schools.
Farewell Song, Grade 10.
i1urn To Page ,. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
B-2, C-2 Gas Coupons
Are Now Voided
Move BY OPA Chief HardeSty Is
Blow At Black Market

Another blow at the gasoline
black market and counterfeit cOu-
pom ring was struck yesterday,
June l, by the OPA, when B-2 and
CO gasoline ration cOupOns-the
old type b and C rations without
serial numbers have been made in
valid for use by consumers.
Charles w. Hardesty, state direc-
tor of the OPA, announced the new
order. Beginning yesterday, June
l. only A-l0. BIB. C-3 and T-2 cou-
pons. all of which are serially num-
bered. will be valid. All are worth
five gallons each. except the A-l0
coupons, worth three.
The holder of unused B-2 and CO
coupons may take them to his local
War Price and RatiOning Board for
exchange. The board may either
issue serially numbered coupons
equal to the amount of gasoline
still outstanding on the old ration,
or ma yevaluate his mileage needs
and issue coupons sufficient for the
remainder of the ration period, but
not in excess of the coupons sur
rendered.
(Tum to PAGE J. Please
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
School On Vegetable
Preparation Held
Sussex Home Demonstrators Are
Given Valuable Information

Miss Pearl Macdonald, extension
nutritiOnist. conducted a training
school on Vegetable Preparation
on Wednesday of this week at the
Georgetown Grange Hall. The fol-
lowing members of home demon
stratiOn in Sussex county attended
the meeting and received informa-
tion and training so that they may
conduct the meetings of their clubs
in June:
Mrs. Edgar English, Mrs. Thur
man Adams, Bridgeville; Mrs.
Harry White, Delmar; Mrs. Mark
Gordy, Laurel; Mrs. Frank Thorpe,
Mrs. Bailey Maull, Lewes; Mrs.
Frank wilkins, Mrs. Jacob Sam
mons, Georgetown; Mrs. Philip
Truitt, Mrs. Elisha West, Seaford; ;
Mrs. Lawrence Warren, Glendale; /;
Mrs. John COrdrey, Mrs. Clifford
Cahall. MillsbOro; Mrs. John Too
ker, Milford; Mrs. j. NJ. HUFF, Lin
coin; Mrs. Frank Conlin, Mrs. Min
erva Sipple, Milford; Mrs, Harvey
Henry, Mrs. Roy Galloway, Lau-
rel; Mrs. Joseph O'Bier, Mrs.
Thomas Houson, Mrs. Floyd Mack
lin, Bridgeville; Mrs. Joseph Hy-
linski, Mrs. Francis Wilson, George
town; Mrs. James Smith, Green
wood; Mrs. II. l.. Richardson, Mrs.
Grice McCabe, Selbyville.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
1000 Crowd
Bet S639,9l4
AS Del. Park
Opens Season
Most Prosperous Season
Assured AS 'Bang
Tails" Get Off To A
Flying Start On Men,
Orial Day.

Delaware Parks 1914 wartime
race meeting, the first staged at
the. Stanton course since 1912,
opened Tuesday, May 80, in a man
ner to assure the most prosperous
session in the history of the Della
ware Steeplechase and Race As
sociation.
The total betting on the eight
races was S639.914, representing
the largest prOportionate increase
Of any track in America. The at
tendance was slightly over 1000.
The high betting mark at Delaware
Park, $S96,911. was established on
Independence Day, 1912.
Mutuel Manager Jim saLangford
pointed out that betting at other
tracks increased from Is to 25 per
cent, but that Delaware represents
a 100 per cent increase
y Featuring the inaugural program
was the five furlongs $5.000-added
Dover Stakes and 10 twO-year-Olds
answered the bugle. The winner
turned up in Sole Parate, which
the fans made favorite at $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Tom Bennett
Winning Many
HOnOrs With
u. S. Air Force
Son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur P. Bennett, OF
Milford, Promoted To
Captain, Awarded Air
Medal In China.

Tom Bennett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur p. Bennett of this city,
and a fighter pilot serving with the
valiant U. S. Army Air Force in
China, has recently been promoted
to. Captain, received the Air Medal
from General Chennualt and has
been recommended by the General
for the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Tom, like most brave young men,
tells his family little about his
hard won honOrs, so Captain Glen
l.. Lundy. Commanding officer in
Toms outfit, has written MIR.
Bennett, telling him about some of
the honors accorded Tom, the let
ter from Capt. Lundy follows:
10 May 1914
Mr.. w. p. Bennett,
105 East 4th St.
Milford. Delaware.
Dear Sir:
"Slow time" Bennett scores
again. | suppose you have received
word of Toms recent promotion to
the grade of Captain. He is one
boy who we expect to make a
Eame for himself in the annals of
the American Armed Forces. In
fact he is doing a bang up job
right now.
AS you know Tom has been with
this outfit for almost a year. Dur
ing that time he has confirmed
several enemy aircraft during
combat, General Chennault has
awarded him the Air Medal and
has recommended him for the
Distinguished Flying Cross. To
have earned two promotions in
less than q year is no mean record
in itself.
Under the present policy Of rOta-
tion Captain Bennett should be
back in the states for further as
sienment and duty before many
months pass. I'm sure you will
find that he has changed in sever
ar ways. lie has developed into an
outstanding fighter pilot and into
a mTn Of mature juigeHie5t OF
whom you may be justly proud.
| was sure he had never written
of his achievements during his
stay in China and was of the
opinion that you would appreciate
a little inside dope.
Yours very truly:
GLEN l.. LUNDY,
Captain, Air Corps,
Commanding.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Methodist Youth
Institute June 1925
VIII Be Held At Wesley Junior
College Sponsored By Conference

The Methodist Youth Fellowship
Institute of the Peninsula Confer
ence will be held in Wesley Junior
College. Dover, June 19 to 25. The
daily schedule, faculty, evening
program, ETC., follow:
Daily Schedule
a. m.-Rising bell.
1880 a. m.-Breakfast and morn
ing watch.
$40 a. m.-First class period
(credit courses)
10-10:35 a. m.-Directed study
period.
10:45-11:45 a. m.-Second class
period (non credit courses).
11:50-12:20 p. m.-Meditation and
NJ. Y. F. discussions.
1890 p. m.-Lunch.
1-2 D. m.-Quiet Hour.
1880 p. m.-Interest groups.
1905 p. m.-Recreation.
6 p. m-Dinner.
p. m.-Evening vespers.
$3.50 p. m.-Eyening program.
10:15 p. m-Prayer groups.
10:S0 p. m.-Lights out.
The Faculty
Rev. II. Kirby Krams, Dean, St,
Michaels, Md; Rev. Paul z. Nc
Coy. Wilmington; Miss Martha
Jones, registrar. Salisbury. Md;
Turn 70 Page J. Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
List Men Recently
Called At Georgetown
Many Milford Men Included In
Latest Call To Arms

A, list of men recently inducted
by Board No. i. Sussex county, To-
Gated at Georgetown. follows:
Navy
Remsen Cross Barnard. Srd
Milford. -.,sst~ Is
Walter Kilmer Bettss Milford,
Donald Ralph 6urrie, Milford.
Nehemiah Henry Davis, Lincoln.
Elmer William Donovan, George
town.
Lewis Walter Everett. Harring-
ton. 80 s>,.'-, .--.t
John Parker Geyer, Milford.
David Anthony Houseman, Ell
lendale.
John Virden Hudson, Bishop Md.
Charles Harry Lathbery, Selby-
vile.
Jehu Ezekiel Lynch, Frankford.
Louis Arthur Lynch, Frankford.
Edward Lee Peterson, George
town.
John Frank Savin, Jr. Milford.
Charles Vickers Schelhouse,
Washington. d. c.
Lee Andrew Scott, Lewes.
Irwin Webb Smith. Georgetown.
Ralph Abraham StOgner, Milton.
LOuis Marvin Vickers, Ocean
View.
Ray Washington Wells. Laurel.
Harold Adrain Wilson. Ellen
dale.
Vannie Alfred Wilson, Jr., Mil
ton.
Phillip EldOn Moonan. Fleming
ton, N j.
Army
Clarence Burton, Georgetown.
Turn to Page }. Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Reduce Ceiling Prices
On Delaware Poultry
Retail Charge VIII BE One Cent A
Pound Less Beginning June s

A lowering of the ceiling price
on poultry by IL cents per pound
wholesale, and approximately
cent a pound retail in Delaware
was announced this week by the
Delaware District OPA office.
The wholesale reduction is effec-
tive Thursday, and the retail re-
duction a week later, June s. ]. G..
Wells. Jr., district price executive.
said the reduction is in accordance
with a price plan understood by
poultrymen. The regular ceiling
price of 2S1A cents a pound at the
farm was increased in early April
by 1.S cents; in May 90 cents. and
will now be lowered in June by l
cent. he explained. adding that it is
expected the regular ceiling will be
resumed in July.
Mr.. Wells said the plan increase
the amount of poultry for storage
PURPOSES when large numbers are
available and is a nationwide re-
gulation. Consumer prices as of
June may vary slightly because
of freight differentials, it was said.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Rot arian S
I'm Entertained
Glass OF 1914
Monday Night
E. Paul BurkhO o der
Brought Inspiring
Message To Graduates,
Harry J. PettyjOhn,
Program Chairman.

The class of 1914. Milford High
School, was the guest of the Mil
ford Rotary Club at a banquet
held in the community building on
Monday evening.
f. Paul BurkhOlder. supervisor
of rural schools in Kent county
and Past Governor of Rotary Dis
trict 1874, was the guest speaker
He told the candidates for gradu-
alton to make good use of their
time and whatever course they
choose in life, to put everything
they had into making it success.
He cited the opportunities avail
able to youth today to learn while
serving in the nations armed
forces.
Past President Harry J. Petty
john was program chairman while
Charles Varney and Don Holzmuel-
Ter. assisted by members of the
Carlisle Fire Company, planned
and served the splendid dinner.
Also present to enjoy the eve
ming as the guests of Mr. Petty
john was the graduating class of
the Milford Memorial Hospital
School of Nursing, the hospital su-
perintendent. and the class spon-
sOr.
The program in its entirety fol-
lows:
Song. America.
Rotary Song.
Invocation, Rotarian George T.
Macklin. graduate Milford High
School.
Address of Welcome, Rotary
President A. +. Faix.
Announcements. Club Program
Chairman Rotarian Ed. Fisher.
Dinner,
Introduction of the graduates of
Milford Memorial Hospital, 1914,
Mrs. Ramona Breese. r. n. super
intendent of Milford Memorial
Hospital.
Group Singing.
Introduction of the graduates of
Milford hIigh School. 1914, ROtar-
ian Robert +. Shilling. superinten-
dent of schools.
Introduction of speaker. ROtarian
J. p. Pierce. graduate of Milford
High School.
Address. Past District Governor
OF Rotary. f. Paul Burkholder.
Reply to speaker. Rotarian Rob
ert II. Yerkes. graduate of Milford
High School.
The Star-Spangled Banner"
Group singing led by Rotarian
Herb Nichols and Wanda Wilkie.
class of 1914.
Pianist. Mrs. Mabel Murphy.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Wilmington Committee
Head Picked AS Sue
cessOr To William S.
Potter.

John c. Hazard, Wilmington
Democratic city chairman, was un-
animOusly elected chairman of the
Democratic State Committee at
Dover last Thursday night to sue
ceed William S. Potter. Whining
ton, who declined to be repominat-
ed for the post because OF pressure
of business. ~
In placing AIr. HaEzarRs name
in nomination, Mr.. Potter declared
the Wilmington city chairman was
more skilled in the arts of politics
than l and has the confidence of
the vast number of the voters of
Delaware. He emBodies character
istics and qualities which qualify
him to carry our party to greater
heights" Mr.. Potter said. The
nomination was seconded by Will
lard d. BOyce, Smyrna. Kent Coun-
ty chairman.
All Elections Unanimous
The other officers. all unani-
mOusly elected, are: Miss Kitty W.
Rogers, Seaford. succeeding Miss
Jessie Phillips, Georgetown, who
sent word to the meeting that she
was moving to Philadelphia and
could not be a candidate for re-
election; secretary, Mrs. Mary Cal
hallen, Wilmington, succeeding
Mrs. Agnes Hagee, Henry Clay,
and treasurer. John J. Hurd,
Smyrna, reelected.
Mrs .JameS NJ TunnalI .Jr was
elected to the committee to fill the
position left vacant by the death of
Mrs. Marie Jones. Georgetown.
Mr.. Potter told the committee
members assembled in the Dover
Court House that from his obser-
vation the prospects of carrying
the Democratic ticket are better
this year than at any time in the
past ~ years.
People know that the Repub-
licans are attempting to throw
sand in the eyes of the people. The
Republicans of the state have Of
fered no constructive ideas and
not even Mr.. Dewey has
said anything constructive.
Two Ballot System Hit
"The state administration has
been rife with politics and is using
the two ballot system in an effort
tC offset the strength of ROsele-
welt and to help keep a Republican
governor in office"
These people want Roosevelt to |
ITnFn to Page J. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Col. George Ruhlen
To Retire October 81
Fort DUPONT COmmandant Is Well
Known In This City

Colonel George Ruhlen. com
manding Office of Fort DUPONT. re-
tires October 81, after 80 years OF
Army life that included service in
California, the Mexican border,
Hawaii. Washington, and the Pan
anna Canal zone.
He will be 60 years old on Octo-
ber %.
1t is likely. however, that he will
end his duties this summer be-
cause of accumulated leave to his
credit.
Colonel Ruhlen has been COM
manding officer of Fort DUPONT and
also commanding Office of District
No. 6, Second Service Command
since October, 1910, and within
those four years he became active
in Delaware affairs that involved
the cooperation of the military.
Colonel Ruhlen was particular
ly well liked by leading citizens of
.Turn to Page }. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
StimsOn Lists u. s.
Casualties At 2O6,2N
Figures Do Not Include
Losses In Current
Italian Drive

Announced casualties among all
u S. military units, not including
losses in the current Italian drive
now total 2O6,227, comprising Az
COS dead, 77,S6S wounded, 44,522
missing and S6,232 prisoners, it was
disclosed last Friday.
Secretary of War Henry l.. Slim
son told a news conference Army
casualties through May 6-priOr to
the new Allied push in Italy-to-
tailed GLIB, of whom 2S.059 were
killed. 65,779 wounded, 35,496 miss
ing and 31.779 prisoners of war.
He said 3S,S66 of the wounded have
returned to duty.
A Navy casualty list showed a
total of 45,114, comprising 1856
dead, 1908 wounded, 9.026 missing
and 4.453 prisoners.
The last overall compilation of
casualties for both services, made
two weeks ago, showed a Total of
2O1 ,454-4,773 less than last Fri
days total.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
MaLOney Post Spoilers
To Get Merit Medals
Affair Will Be Held In
MilIwOOd Community Hall
Next Friday Evening

On Friday evening. June 8, at
eight o'clock, in MillwoOd Com
munity Hall. there will be meet
ing for observers of the Aircraft
Warning Service Post sc of which
Mrs. Nettie Jester is chief observ-
er.
At this gathering merit medals
will be awarded to so volunteer OBJ
servers who have met the require
ments of the Army. The medals
will be presented by Lieutenant
Sterling S. Speake, accompanied
by Staff Sergeant Charles NJ. Haug,
Jr., of the Philadelphia Headquar-
ters of the First Fighter Command.
There will also be two u. S. Signal
Corps sound pictures shown.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-02
Bantam Soldier Wins
Star For Jap Fight
Private 4. II. ArgO, Jr- Citel By
Roosevelt For BOugainVille Attack

A n year-old veteran of Guadal-
canal action. Private Albert H..
Argo, Jr.. now serving with the
Army Coast Artillery on Bougain-
Vile in the South Pacific, has been
awarded the new Bronze Medal. by
order of the President, for gallan-
try i'll action. Weighing 116 pounds
he is 5 feet, . inches tall, but all
fighter"
The young fighter, a native of
Milton, whose parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. ArgO, recently moved to
Marcus Hook, from 413 East Four
the street, Wilmington, was re-
warded for action March 11-13 of
this year, "as a member of an anti
aircraft artillery automatic wea-
pons section which materially and
effectively aided in stopping and
replusing an enemy infantry at
tack which had penetrated our
perimeter defense position" Allied
commander, made the award.
although the position occupied
was flat-topped and open and sub
jected to rifle, machine-gun and
mortar fire. he courageously man
ned his weapon, assisting in des-
troying several enemy-held pill
boxes and numerous enemy per-
sonnet" his citation continues.
Private Argo, formerly employed
by T. T. Weldin and Sons, Wilm-
ington, was inducted a year and a
half ago and has been overseas
nine months, part of which time
was spent on Guadalcanal, accord
ing to his mother. He will be % on
July 8.
II think those of us who are
here will go to heaven when we
die" he once wrote. I'VE have had
cur hell here"
trrn TO Pass J. Pleased