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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
Cries Of Baby Awaken
Mother As Gas Fumes
Sweep Through House

The cries of 22-months-old
baby yesterday was credited with
saving it's life and the lives Of three
other persons from gas suffoca-
ton Tuesday night at 1872 South
He~ringt~n street in Sunset Park.
Mrs. Ruby Epps, "a, said the
cries of her baby, Louise Epps,
awakened her and that later she
was overcome by the fumes as
she went to turn off the gas.
Mrs. Epps, her daughter, Yon-
ne Dunkin, age 6; and Leah Muir
ply, age 4, were being treated
at James Walker Memorial hos
pital, where attaches reported
their condition was satisfa Glory.
Tide Water Power company Of
ficials said the cause of the gas
leakage had not been determined.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
WAR BOND PRICE
OF RING SHOW

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-(P- Fri
d.v nights Madison Square Gar.
Isr 1O-rounder between Sidney
reau jack Walker and Bob Mont
somerv took on a "seat-a-service-
man" tinge today as war bond
,ales for the fourth meeting Of the
rwo Army privates scared to $13,-
80 600.
The only way you can get in is to
hrv = war bond, but Uncle Mike
Jacobs, the promoter who gener-
sllv is taking instead of Smelling
MT around the fight shows, is fix
ino il so some of the service men
may get in free.
Jacobs bought 43 bonds of various
sizes today and turned the tickets
over to government hospitals to
be distributed to wounded service
men Joe Leonard, brother Of Ben
nv Leonard-the former lightweight
king-bought 100 of the SIS bonds
and sent his ducats to service men
too The idea is spreading.
Another uncle-Uncle Sam-will
nav out 1892, 500 to buyers Of
bonds who get to see the show fol-
free, while the two fighters get
nothing but training expenses. For
their three previous encounters,
Mo won by Montgomery, the pun
,hers drew about 500, 900 each.
Up to today go seats at 100000
each had been sold, along with SO
at $4,000, 1O4 at $4,000, and Is
at $4,000. No count was available
on sales of smaller denominations
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Beach Residents
Return To Homes
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of lumber and other frozen building
materials to aid in emergency re-
pairs.
w. G. Goodwin, president of the
Goodwin and Sons Lumber COM
pany, has gone to Charlotte for a
conference with EPB officials con-
corning emergency requirements
created by the storm.
The building materials cannot be
released for emergency repairs I'M
til Red Cross authorities have de-
termined and appraised the extent
of the repairs involved.
In cases of complete demolition
of properties where repairs would
be inadequate, Goodwin indicated
that FILA officials in Greensboro
would have to grant priority for
needed materials.
The w. j. Sloane company at
the North Carolina Shipbuilding
Company yard, has offered temper
airy release of carpenters for emer-
gency work. Workers may be OBJ
tanned by calling the firm at the
shipyard. Y
J. Henry Gerdes, chairman OF
the Wilmington chapter, American
Red Cross, announced yesterday
afternoon that Nal Gardner, Red
Cross building advisor would ar
rive in Wilmington today to make
complete survey Of the stricken
areas and to arrange for necessary
priorities on building material to
hasten rebuilding.
This morning, at the city hall at
Carolina Beach a Red Cross regis
tration station for the convenience
of those hurricane sufferers requir-
ing Red Cross Assistance will be
opened. Those who feel they are
in need of assistance due to the
hurricane should register at once.
In Wilmington those re-
quiring Red Cross assistance should
register at the office of the local
chapter in the Custom House.
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Damage At WrightsuiHe Beach Set
At $500, 600; Sewage Project Hit

positions but were completely up
side-down.
Benson said no houses were des-
troyed by the tropical storm but
many residents reported that
porches on their homes were
swept away with the water.
Shingles from the houses were ly-
ing around the beach and the roof
tops looked liked picked chick
ems, Benson added.
No damage was reported as &C.
curing to jetties, but the waves
created a 25-foot hole near the
number one jetty, at the southern
end of the beach.
Water covered the beach Tues
day night in some instances i'm
merged with sound waters. Two
places at the extreme southern
end of the beach were washed into
the road, and water yesterday
swirled at the northern end.
The Ocean Terrace hotel remain
ed unchanged despite waves rush
ing by it to the sound. The stand
pipe on the towns water tank was
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
CROP DAMAGE GREAT
THROUGHOUT STATE

RALEIGH. Aug. 2.-tR-Officials
at the State Department of Agri-
culture said tonight that crop dam
age by the storm Tuesday is re-
ported % be severe.
L. T. Weeks, county agent with
the North Carolina state College
extension service, said that an es-
timated five per cent Of Wake
county's crop was ruined by wind.
Tobacco and corn appear to have
been hit worst by the storm in
this county, he said, with other
crops suffering only slight damage.
The Department Of Agriculture
said it will be impossible to de-
termine the extent of crop dam
age until a survey of the areas
struck by the storm has been COM
pleted.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
Long To Meet Beaver
In Acti0n-Packed Card

rohnny Long, the most popular
....stler to appear here in several
'" .,+hs. returns again Friday night
~ italian Hall to appear on Pro-
" 4or Bert Causey's action-packed
si fpng rivals the ever-popular Ray
,, n in speed and aggressive
',i Although weighing only 204
as .,'rds. which is relatively light for
Vssesvyweight wrestler, he is for
ar asking for larger and HEAVIER
ring opponent.
iD chef Little Beaver, told the
,.omoter, when matched with
p ? ons 1T seems I'm your Aberdeen
p sowing grounds when you want
T.. !. test a wrestler. Anyway don't
hind. I'll give that kid Long a
mrsstling lesson or two.
Al Massey, former boxer will re-
.,r, 10 the local ring after several
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
ALBEMARLE TOPS
SHELBY IN 81 WIN

ALBEMARLE, Aug. 2. - R -
Tommy Andrew, ace Albemarle
chunker, struck out seven and gave
up only three hits here this after.
noon as his mates evened up the
North Carolina Junior baseball SER
les at IL with 81 victory.
Andrews was in trouble by his
own action only once and he pull
ed out nicely. The lone Shelby run
which came across in the eighth,
was tainted by an error.
The series will move to Shelby
tomorrow for the third game of the
four out of seven series. The
fourth game will also be played
at Shelby Friday night, with the
clubs returning to Albemarle Sat-
urday.
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months tour of the Midwest and
Southwestern states. Having met
with some fast opponents, it is said
that Massey has picked up some
new tricks and will probably need
them when he goes against Chari-
ey Harden, the Georgia giant from
Stone Mountain.
Harden, having learned mis-
wrestling the hard way, is report
ed a bit hard to handle, and ac-
cording to the promoter, often re-
sorts to rough tactics in order to
gain a point.
Promoter Causey, having had
several requests to bring Il new
referee, has secured the services
Of Angelo Savoldi to play the role
OF third man in the ring.
Casuey reported late last night
that choice seats were going fast
for the bouts, which are scheduled
10 get underway at $3.50 pm.
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Damage to piers, boats and
houses at Wrightsville Beach was
estimated yesterday by Manager
R. L. Benton at more than $780,
600 as residents began to trickle
back to wrecked homes.
Greatest damage was the des-
truction of parts of the new 1884,
600 sewerage line, being laid by
the Calnaugh Contractor corpora
ton, which was completed covered
with sand. Officials of the concern
placed the loss roughly at $50, 600.
The two large fishing piers at the
resort, Atlantic View and Mira
Mar, were skeletons yesterday
as only about one-third of the pill
ings remained. Rest of the piers
were driven up on the shore and
into nearby houses by the lash OF
the enormous waves.
More than one-third of the board
walk in the town was uprooted by
the swirling waters and floated out
into the sound or to other parts
of the streets. Some partitions OF
the walk were in their original
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
.NYU TO RESUME
GRID SCHEDULE

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-(R)-New
York University, which gave up
football in 1912 because of man
power shortages despite its enroll
ment of $4,000 will return to the
gridiron this fall with a six-game
schedule, graduate manager AL
bert B. Nixon said today.
The Violets, who in the past drew
their opponents from all corners
of the United States and played
most of their home games in vast
Yankee Stadium, this fall will tan
gle only with Eastern foes and
have scheduled all their home
games for Tiny Ohio field.
Temple, City College of New
York. Swarthmore and Brooklyn
college will visit the New York U
layout while the Violets will make
forays to Fenway Park for a night
game with Boston college and to
LeWisburg, Pa, for an encounter
with Bucknen.
Football recently was returned to
the NYU program after a two-year
campaign by undergraduate publ.
cations. John j. (Jacb Weinheim-
err, one of the schools greatest
backs and an assistant mentor at
his alma mater since his gra dua-
ton in 1922, was named coach.
When the sport was dropped, the
University council said its high
pressure 1910 and 1941 elevens had
been supported at loss of SOS, 900.
Since then the schools playing
equipment has been sold and the
councils action abrogated a $10,-
00O-a-year contract with Coach
Nal Stevens, now overseas with the
Navy Medical corps.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
Poles Fight Germans
In Streets OF WARSAW

LONDON, Aug. 2. -R- Poles
were declared by Polish military
headquarters to be waging open
warfare against German troops
on the streets Of Warsaw today
as British and American support
was thrown behind an effort to
form a Polish coalition govern
ment satisfactory to the Soviet
Union.
The Warsaw underground, under
command of General Dor, revolt
ed at pm. yesterday, it was an.
nounced. Military headquarter.
said that the fight ragged in the
western part Of the city, where
government buildings and shopping
centers are concentrated.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
CHADWICK NAMED
SOFTBALL HEAD

Vance Chadwick, director of
athletics with the city recreation
department, has been appointed
North Carolina softball commits
sioner for the Wilmington area,
Jesse Reynolds, director of the
department, announced yesterday.
Chadwick will represent the
North Carolina Amateur Softball
association and will handle entries
in the state softball tournament
10 be held in Gastonia August %
through 26.
Bill Alligood, state amateur soft
ball commissioner, appointed
Chadwick to the post.
Hindustani is second to English
as the most used language.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
BRITISH ADVANCE

SOUTHEAST ASIA COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS, Handy, Ceylon,
Aug. 2.-RABritish troops are adj
vancing on the Tiddim road lead
ing out of East India behind hea-
Wy artillery and air support, Al
lied headquarters announced to-
night.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
RIDDLE HAS OPERATION

CINCINNATI Aug. 2.-P-The
Cincinnati Reds reported today
that Elmer Riddle, who won 81
games last year but has been I'M
able to get started in 1914, would
undergo an operation tomorrow for
removal of a calcium formation
on his right arm. He is expected
to be out of uniform for several
weeks.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
Churchill Promises
Revenge For Robots

LONDON, Aug. 2 Up Prime
Minister Winston Churchill disclos-
ed today that robot bombs had
killed 4,735 persons in seven weeks
and offered Britain no guarantee
that the problem would be solved
speedily.
Blu he promised the Nazis that
fighting men will be appreciably.
increased"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
DEVILS REPORT

DURHAM, Aug. 2. - R - Over
hundred prospective footballers
answered Coach Eddie Cameron S
call today as the Blue Devils prac-
tice season got underway. Shorts
were used for the workout.
Although enthusiastic, the boys
reporting this year are younger,
both in actual age and experience,
than those of last year. Only four
lettermen are back.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
Japanese Lose Heavily =
In Desperate Charges

GHQ, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC,
Aug. 8. -(P)- Japan's Banzai :
shouting troops, locked in the We
wax sector of British New Gui-
nea, tried another of their desper-
ate charges against the American
lines and lost heavily, headquar-
tiers announced today.
Another enemy attempt to turn
our Afua flank has been repu1sed,
while our forces in the coastal Sec
tor cleared the area one mile
east of the Driniumor river" the
comrnunique reported. Enemy ca
sualties in all sectors were heavy"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
COMING TO WILMINGTON

ASHEBORO, Aug. 2.-R)-A. I.
Ferree, Republican candidate for
the U. S. Senate. will leave here
tomorrow for two regional party
organizational meetings in the east
ern part of the state, at Erwin to-
morrow night and at Wilmington
Friday night.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
IS OTHERS LOST

WASHINGTON, Aug. a. R -
other officers and men
were lost in the airplane crash
in which Rear Admiral Charles
P. Cecil, so, was killed at an I'M
named Pacific base Monday, the
Navy announced tonight.
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AS, WHITE S0X
| SPLIT TWIN BILL

CHICAGO. Aug. 2. -(P)- The
Philadelphia Athletics split dou-
bleheader with the Chicago White
Sox today to wind up with five
victories in their seven-game SER
les. A seven-run spree in the ninth
inning gave the AS the opener,
9 to 3, but the Chicagoans bang
ed Don Black and Young Carl
Scheib out of the box with a pair
Of three run innings to take the
second game, 7 to 3.
Lum Harris, who was handed his
seasons eighth defeat here Sun
day in the AS other series loss,
took revenge by minimizing Chi
cago's 10 hits in the opener. Go
ing into the ninth, tied at %, his
mates mixed five hits with two
Chicago errors to give him his
ninth victory. A triple by Bob Esta-
leila and doubles by Joe Burns
and Hal Epps were the main blows
Hal Trosky's eighth homer with
one accounted for the first two
Sox runs.
Johnny HUMPHREYS, beaten 80
by the AS Sunday when he allow
ed eight hits in eight innings, was
tagged for ten today before being
relieved in the seventh by Gordon
Maltzberger, who saved Humph
ries' fifth victory.
Veteran Tony Cuccinello had q
perfect game of four singles fol
Chicago in the nightcap.
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The greatest number of occupa-
tional diseases in war industries
are skin diseases.
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First Game
Philadelphia 1000 100 O17-9
Chicago --O0O 200 001-3
Harris and Hayes; Lopat and
fresh.
Second Game
Philadelphia --------OO1 600 20O-S
Chicago ------------O3O Jus ulX-|
Black, Scheib, Berry. Christoph-
er and Hayes; HUMPHREYS. Maltz-
berger and Casino.
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The Department Of State at
Washington was first called the
department OF foreign affairs.
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National League

('-Standings do not include last
nights late games)
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
FREDERICK

Mrs. Edsall of Philadelphia was the
guest of her father, John Sutton and
Mrs. Ida Moody last Sunday.
Rev. Darbie of Long Branch, N. J.,
is spending sometime with MIR. and
Mrs. ]. Fl. NJ. Darbie. Mrs. Darbie
is recovering from an attack of pluer-
isy.
Mr.. Warrington is also recovering
from an attack of pluerisy.
Harry c. Harrington of Jersey CITY,
N. j., brought his mother home last
Saturday and left early Sunday NOR
ming for a trip to Breton Woods, N.
j., where his family will be for two
weeks.
Henry, the janitor at the Frederick
school, is making things look nice
and clean by repainting, scrubbing
and waxing the floors.
MIR. Hall is repairing the house roof
of his daughter, Mrs. Robbins.
Fresh vegetables are appearing in
the markets. Housewives are glad to
see the fshman with fresh fish and
clans.
The Bible Glass held at the school
for a week went to Milford on a pic
mic last Saturday and report a won
derful day.
Marion Stevenson is busy remodel
ing his new home. His present home is
in excellent condition and is ready
for sale.
Dickie Gordon has been on the sick
list this week.
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
NOTICE!

1914 Sussex County Taxes are
now due.
For your convenience l will sit
at the following places during the
month of July. All hours stated
are Eastern War Time.
July Milford Trust Com
pany, Milford. $3.50 A. NJ. TO 2:45.
July 1S-C Olumbia House.
Bridgeville, $3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
July 19-Sussex Hotel, Seaford,
$3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
July 2O-Peoples National Bank,
Laurel, $3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
July 21-First National Bank,
Dagsboro, $3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
July "a Beirs Store, Bethel,
$3.50 A. NJ. TO 2:45.
July 25 MillsbOrO Trust Com
pany. Millsboro, $3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
July Sussex Trust Company,
Milton, $3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
July 27-Baltimore Trust Com
pany. Selbyville, 9:SO A. NJ. to 2:45.
July 2S-SusseX Trust Company,
Lewes, $3.50 A. NJ. to 2:45.
WALTER ROACH
Receiver of Taxes for
Sussex County. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
SATURDAY, JULY Is, 1914
At TWO O'CLOCK =. NJ

At TWO O'CLOCK l.. NJ
The following described Real Estate
to-wit:
ALI. that certain lot piece or par
Gel Of land and premises, situated on
the south side of WOlCOtt Street. in
the city of Harrington. Kent County
ana State of Delaware. and bounded
as follows: On the East by lands Of
Mary Greenly. on the West by lands
Of Noah Howell, on the South by
lands OF Leroy Fleming and on the
North by said WOlcOtt Street. he the
contents thereof what they may.
The improvements thereon heing a
two-StOry frame dwelling house and
other outhuildngS
TERMS OF SALE
Twenty t2nE per cent of the pur-
chase price must be- paid to the un-
dersigned on the day OF sale and the
residue thereof must lee paid on or
before the 29th day of July. 1874. at
which time "A deed conveying title to
the lands aforesaid to the purchaser
or purchasers in fee simple will be
given. The amount paid on the day
OF sale will hc treated as Il part of
the purchase price if the aforesaid
terms are fully complied with by the
purchaser or purchasers. otherwise
the amount paid will he retained by
the Executors as ascertained and liz
Undated damages for Noncompliance.
WILLIAM /. MASTEN and
CHARLES l.. PECK, SIR.
Executors of the Last Will
and Testament of William
j. Masten. deceased. j7-2t
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
FRANKFORT

On Sunday, July ?, Mr.. and Mrs
James~C. Hudson observed the 62nd
anniversary of their wedding day. For
many years MIR. Hudson was The local
representative of the Atlantic Refining
Company. This venerable couple has
sent sons and grandsOns 10 two World
Wars.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Beacon of
Wilmington are house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Topp NJ. Heath for an ex-
tended visit and vacation rest.
MIR. and Mrs. Jesse Murray and
two children of Philadelphia are en-
joying a few DAYS visit here with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Muir
ray.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Campbell
have received work direct from their
soldier son, Leon Campbell, some
where in Italy that he has fully re-
covered from wound and has re-
ported back for duty.
Seaman 1Ic Charles Parker is at
home for a few days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Parsons were
visited on Sunday by their daughter,
Mrs. Clara Webb and family from
Georgetown. On Monday they were
visited by their youngest daughter,
Mrs. Willis Stevens and family from
Ocean View.
Miss Ruth Messick has completed
her junior year at the University of
Delaware and is spending her sum-
mer vacation with her mother, Mrs.
S. ]. Messick.
Cadet Nurse Carolyn Powell is en-
joying a well-earned rest at home with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William f.
Powell on Clayton avenue.
Mrs. Olive F. Bunting has been in
formed of the safe arrival in England
of her son, Technical Sergeant David
Fl. Bunting, with crew of U. S. Army
Engineers. ..- .s.
Friends here have been notified of
the departure for overseas duty of
Captain Warren Eugene Perry, who
has been training an AAA Mobile Gun
Battalion in the States since his re-
turn last September from active duty
with the 19Sth Coast Artillery Regi-
ment in the Southwest Pacific theatre.
Corporal Richard c. Dennis was
the weekend guest of his wife and
family at the home of Mrs. Mary Nc
Neal.
Mrs. Lehman Helm has returned
from an extended visit with friends
in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
A group of her young friends put
across a delightful surprise party on
Mrs. George II. Bunting at the home
If her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
H. Watson, last Friday evening The
gala occasion was in honor of her 2lst
On Saturday she was joined
" her husband, Yeoman George How
lrd Bunting, of the U. S. Coast Guard
m leave from Norfolk, Va, for the
weekend. Many happy returns, dear
dal
Aunt SRzy Sez:: "A man with a great
heritage dare not fail. He must live up
q his opportunity"
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
YOU NEED TO KNOW
YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW
Gal. 6:7
By T. A. Hall, Milford

BY T. A. Hall, Milford
Come away awhile with me
have something here to show
Something everyone should see
Something everyone should know.
I've a book here in my hand
A book written just for you
A guide from here to glory land
II you do what it says do.
But you must read it and believe
What it says from page to page
Its author then You must receive
A trusted guide for every age.
He will guide you through the
night
Guide you through till dawn of
day
Sinner, can't you see it's right
Break from sin and come away.
If you refuse this gentle guide
Refuse to let Him hold your hand
Some day you will get a ride
With the devil to his land.
For this book I'm holding here
Is Gods Word and it will show
The Judgment Day is drawing near
And you will reap just what you
SOW. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
LICENSE APPLICATION

. The Lewes and Rehoboth Repub-
hcan Club intend to make appli-
cation for a license to sell Alco-
holic Liquor for consumption on
the premises in taproOm located
at former Horseshoe Taproom, a
mile from RehObOth Canal Bridge
THE LEWES AND REHOBOTH
REPUBLICAN CLUB
MILLS COURSEY, President
j3O-3t Lewes, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1944-07-07
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Bids will now be received for the
building of Zion Methodist Church
in Broadkill Hundred.
Complete sets of plans and spe-
cificatiOns may be obtained immed-
lately at the home of Mr. Raymond
Lank, Milton. Delaware. Telephone
No. 3511.
Bidders must submit proposals
not later than July 81, 1914.
The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids. j7-4t