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Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
WHITEHEAD

Frederick Houston Whitehead of
Lincoln. age 20 years. passed away
in the Milford Memorial Hospital
on Monday. October l6. after a
long illness. He was the son of the
late Frederick A. Whitehead and
Lizzie Houston Whitehead. He
spent most OF his life in Delaware
and Florida. He is survived by one
sister. Laurita +. Whitehead of Mil
ford, and one brother. Mortimer c.
Whitehead of Lansdowne, Pa. Flu
neral services were held Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock from the
Berry Funeral Home. Milford. DR..
Frank HersOn, pastor of the Meth
Odist Church. officiated. Interment
was made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Houseman
will leave the end of this week for
Santa Rosa, California. where they
will make their home with their
daughter, Mrs. Ben Ableman.
Mrs. Margaret Hazard and
grandson, Jimmy. Mrs. Blanche
Rogers and son Edward and Mrs.
Margaret Hollowell and daughters,
Louise and Mildred, spent Sunday
in Claiborne, Md, visiting Mrs.
Hazards sister, Mrs. Anna Har-
rison and daughter, Mrs. Frank
Sherman.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
All Club Contests
Are Open To Public
Continued from First Pssc)

There will be plenty of compe-
titiOn also in the dress revue. The
award contributed by the Ameri-
can Viscose Corporation of New
York, which sponsors the contest,
is an educational trip to the Natio-
nal All Club Congress in Chicago,
where the contestant will partici-
pate in the national dress style re-
vue. This contest will be judged on
suitability of the costume for the
the costume itself, the girl. and the
general effect and completeness,
with consideration of the contest
ants general achievements toward
helping the war effort. Its purpose
is to teach the girls to plan, make,
and care for clothing appropriately
and economically and to help them
develop habits of good grooming.
The dairy foods demonstrations
will begin at 10 o'clock in the
morning while the clothing is being
judged, and the dress revue will be
held about 2 O'Clock in the after
noon.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
Obituary
SMITH

Captain Caleb r. Smith, % years
old. who for many years command
ed a sailing vessel. died at his
home on S. E. Front street. Mil
ford. Thursday morning. October
II. His death was due to his adj
vanced age. Captain Smith was
the Oldest member of Crystal
Fount Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Milford. He is survived by two
daughters, Miss Mabel Smith of
Milford. and Mrs. Gertrude Porter
of Baltimore, and one son, Eugene
Catheral Smith of Atlanta, Ga. Two
grandsons and one granddaughter
also survive. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at Loiland's Funeral Home, Milford.
Interment in Odd Fellows Gene
terry. Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

9Ia1allII N Saturday afternoon
n at four, Miss Doro-
thy Richards Pierce,
daughter of Mrs.
- Willard r. Pierce,
and the late DR.. Pierce and
James X. Rathmell, U. S. C. G.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Rathmell of Greenville, were
married ina double ring cere-
mOny by Reverend John Jack
son Brown of Salisbury, Mary
land. The wedding music was
played by Mrs. Eugene Murphy.
The bride was given in mar
rage by her uncle, DR.. Walter
L. Grier. She was becomingly
dressed in a green suit with
matching hat and carried a
brides bouquet. The maid of
honor was Miss Peggy Parks
of Scranton, Pa, who wore a
dress of powder blue. and a
black hat, and carried a bOu-
quet of pink roses. The best
man was Mr.. Leonard Donahoe
of Wilmington. A reception
followed the ceremony after
which the young couple left
for a wedding trip to New York.
The groom will report for
duty in California the first of
November. He has been in the
Southwest Pacific the past six
teen months. Mrs. Rathmell is
a graduate of Milford High
School and Cedar Crest Col
lege and has been an execu-
tive secretary at bravo Com
pany in Wilmington. Mr.. Rath-
nell is graduate of Alexis
l. DUPONT School and Beacon
College.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

tanned on Thursday evening
for Miss Dorothy Pierce, who
was married on Saturday af-
ternoon to James Rathmell,
U. S. C. G. Guests were in
vited for dessert at eight and
a surprise shower was given
to the bride-elect. 1t was a
genuine surprise, too, much to
the enjoyment of all. Bridge
followed. Present were Mrs.
Willard Pierce, Mrs. Walter
L. Grier, Mrs. William C.
Smith, Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Mrs.
Curtis Vineyard, Mrs. Dean
Kimmel, Mrs. George H. Dra-
per- Jr., Mrs. Edwin Fisher,
Mrs. Laurence Fitchett, Mrs.
Charles Murphy, Mrs. Rodger
Harrison, Mrs. James Cresson,
Mrs. Herald Birmingham of
Lewes, Miss Sara Grier, Miss
Sara Barcus and Miss Anne
Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
People League Call
For Racial Progress
CONTINUED trem first Pssc)

meanings" states the platform.
I'VE expect local town or city gov
eminent to cooperate with our citi-
zenry in building up programs to
aid our general progress. We ex-
pect sympathetic assistance and
privileges from the state govern
ment in its actions and delibera-
tions."
Asks Employment Opportunities
Calling for opening of employ
ment opportunities to efficient,
competent, and reliable workers
regardless of race or creed, the
platform states that restrictions ON
property buyers should be based
on 'the dominant atmosphere of
the area" and those on colored bus
mess should be based on economic
efficiency.
IAN indignation of Negro citizens
into the industrial life of America
is not only a test of American
democracy but it is of vital i'm
pOrtance to the progress and well
fare of the Negro people" the plat
form continues.
1--WE believe that cost is of minor
importance when it comes TO the
value of educational opportunities
of a people. We believe in a sound
pension system for teachers in the
state, and that adequate funds
should be appropriated to Delaware
State College to make it possible (
for an adequate educational pro-
gram to be administered"
1t asks that Negroes of qualified
standing be employed in tax de- /
partments, the State Highway, and
as deputy sheriffs, town policemen
and game wardens, and calls for
Negro representation on school
boards and in local governments.
Cooperation Called Necessity
On the self-help side of the plat
form. Negro citizens are warned
that cooperation between members
of their race is mo longer a senti-
ment-it is an economic necessity"
1t advocates the establishment of
some effective cooperative enter
prise i'm every community, and the
teaching of the value of racial CO.
operation to the youth by parents
and leaders.
The Delaware Peoples League
was recently established ito i'm
prove the educational, civic, eco
nomic, religious, business, recrea-
tional, agricultural. and welfare
problems and needs of our citizens,
through self-interest, self-help, self
and racial unity"
II has five purposes, according
10 a statement by its president: To
furnish a medium through which
every member of the race can ex-
press himself, provide a channel
for gaining power through mass
conserve human and |
natural resources belonging to peo-
pie of the race, encourage eco |
lomic adventure and efficiency, and
build in the ranks of the race a Gull {
.ure, through cooperation, to gain {
he respect of other Americans. I
The leagues president is Harley
:. Taylor of Dover. Vice presidents I
one for each county, are Howard {
simpson of Middletown, Perry z
reese of Milford and Mills Coursey !
Il Lewes. The Rev. George L. v
Matthew's of Dover, is executive c
ecretary, and John A. Taliaferro I
4 Wilmington is recording secre-
airy. q
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
SUNSHINE NOTES

The Wildwood Sunshine Society
Will meet in the hall at 1870 o'clock
on Wednesday afternoon, October
25.
Mrs. Mckinley MaIoney. presi-
dent of the society. will preside.
Entertaining committee is as
follows: Mrs. Ethel Coverdale,
Mrs. Howard French. Mrs. Made
line Morgan, Mrs. Viola Leverage,
Mrs. Octavia French and Mrs. Sal
lie Cannon.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
WEDDING
BARNES ZSEDENY

BAHNES NSEDENI
Miss Cleo Barnes. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Barnes of Bel
mont. n. c.. became the bride of
Pfc. Emory Zsedeny. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Zsedeny of
Bridgeville. in a quiet ceremony
on October I, in North Carolina.
Pfc. Zsedeny has just received his
paratroop wings at Fort Benning.
Ga. having joined the paratroops
on his return here after being sta
toned in Alaska. The bride and
groom are spending a week with
his parents before their return to
North Carolina. where they will
stay until his return to Fort Ben
ming.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
Milford Tagging In
United War Fund Drive
ioontiuusd from Fiji rara,

Janice Clendaniel, heads the Lin
coin section. Miss Anna Shockley
and Martin Atkins, Glendale,
Robert E. Shilling, the white
schools and E. J. Waters, the
colored schools. w. Shockley Daug-
herty, is treasurer for the local
drive and contributions may be
given direct to him at anytime. Re-
member. your help is needed no
matter how small, If the local drive
Is to be a success. and Milford does
not sponsor failures.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange met in regular
session ON Saturday evening with
good attendance.
Don't forget Sussex County Po-
mona meets with Milford on
Thursday, October 26.
Mrs. Eliza Peet is improving
from recent operation and is now
at the home of her son, Paris C.
PETIT, 220g Locust street. Whining
ton. Mrs. Peet will be pleased to
hear from her friends.
1t is with sorrow that we re-
port the death OF Mrs. Walter
Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Reed were
active members of Milford Grange
for a number Of years.
Regular meetings each Satur-
day evening at 5 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
Kent Hornemakers
Achievement Day
CONTINUED from FlIst FsEel

ed in the Pleasant Inn, Dover.
Reservations for this luncheon are
being received in the office Of the
Home Demonstration Agent. Miss
Florence L. Yetter. All Home De-
mOnstration Clubs In Kent County
are being urged to have large at
tendance at Achievement Day. The
club having the largest percentage
Of its membership present will re-
oeive an award.
The program is opened to the
public and all Homemakers are
cordially invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
LOCAL c. OF c. ENTERTAINS
COMPANY c HERE TONIGHT
CONTINUED from first Pare,

NSonttnueo AHOm Eust raw
Dinner
Group Singing. Led by Charles
Varney
Introduction OF Guests. Toast
master
Treasurer's Report, Wilmer o.
Landlord
Retiring Presidents Report. Ed
win l.. Fisher
Incoming Presidents Report.
Raymond w. Masten
Introduction of Governor Walter
W. Bacon
Introduction of the Speaker of
the Evening. Colonel John B. Grier,
Attache General Terry's End Ser
vice Command. Governors Island,
New York
National Anthem, "Star-Spangled
Banner"
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
NAPLES

George II. NAPLES. II years old.
a business and civic leader in Mil
ton for many years. died last
Thursday night. October II, in the
Milford Memorial Hospital. lie
started in the hardware business
Sc years ago and became widely
known in Sussex county as a deal
er i'm farming implements Mr.. Wa
pies also was active in civic af-
fairs. He was a member of Eli
deavor Lodge. No. IL. A. F. and A.
NJ; Hope Chapter. No. Z, Royal
Arch Masons of Georgetown, a
member of the official board of
Goshen Methodist Church. and a
director of the Sussex Trust Com
pany. He was born near Angola,
the son of the late James and Clara
Prettyman NAPLES. Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. Mary King NAPLES;
one son. G. Franklin NAPLES. an
executive of the l.. d. Caulk Com
pany. Milford; two sisters. Mrs.
Joseph W. Wilson and Mrs. Byron
Pepper of Georgetown. Funeral
services were held at the Reed Flu
neral Home on Monday at p. m.
in charge of the Rev. William II.
Hudson. pastor of Goshen Metho-
dist Church. and the Rev. William
Hodgson of Princess Anne. Md,
former pastor. Interment in Odd
Fellows cemetery. Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
BIRTH

Second Glass Seaman and Mrs.
William Lawson Stayton are the
proud parents of a fine son, Will
liam Lawson Stayton, Jr., who was
born Friday. October 10, at the
Beebe Hospital in Lewes. Seaman
Stayton, who is now stationed at
the Navy Air Station. Norfolk. Va,
is home on leave with his wife and
son.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
Football Season

October 27-Seaford, away.
November 3-Rehoboth, away.
November 10-Rehoboth.
November 17-Georgetown, away,
November 23-Dover. away (mor-
ling).
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mrs. George b. HynsOn has re-
ceived small contributions amount
ing to $500 during the past week.
for the fund to relieve the suffer-
ings of the people who have been
made destitute by the great war in
Europe. She will he glad TO have
any contribution from a nickle TO
d dollar or more for this fund.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mrs. Allan ID. Jones. Mrs. Paris
7. Carlisle and Mrs. Edward At
kins attended tho Wesley College
reunion at the Hotel DUPONT. Will
miSntOn, yesterday.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Senator and Mrs. Robert II.
Yerkes are receiving congrat-
ulations upon the birth of a
daughter, on Monday, October
16, in the Milford Memorial
Hospital. The young lady will
be named Ruth Ann.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Back to Nature" a play written
especially for Milford. will be Civ
en- in the. State Armory in the near
future.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

KIwANIS FARM FESTIVAL and
DANCE. Milford Armory. October
80. 8 P. NJ. Music by Cousin
Lee" o2O-2t
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Gilchrist
have left their Milford home for
the home of their son in Hobokcn.
where they will spend the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. William Ed
ward Walls announce the en-
.gagement of their daughter,
Betty Powell, to Pfc. James
r. Bennett. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Bennett of Hercules,
California. Miss Walls is a
graduate of the Milford High
School, and is now a student
at Beacon College. Pfc. Ben
nett is with the U. S. Army in
France.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1919 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Miss Nan Wilson has returned
home from a lengthy visit with
friends in New York State and
Pennsylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mr.. ad Mrs. Il. ialStOn Davis
passed the week end with relatives
in Lewes and vicinity.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

While at work at the new resi-
dence Of George Fl. Draper. Jr.. on
Railroad Avenue. last week Daniel
Purnell. colOred, fell from the top
of one of the chimneys of the
structure TO the ground. Notwith-
standing the distance. which he
fell. no bones were broken. but
Daniel was badly bruised. He has
been unable to work since the ac-
cident.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Miss Elizabeth Martin of Farm
inetOn was a Milford visitor this
week.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

The Harvest Home services at
WilliamsvilIe Chapel last Sunday
was well attended and much enjoy
ed. A liberal donation of fruits.
grain. and vegetables was made to
pastor T. c. Davis. The people have
shown their appreciation of Mr..
Davis's services by their gifts and
attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

Mrs. Frank R. Grier enter
Milford chronicle., 1944-10-20

DeacOns b. r. B. WoOdall and A.
c. Howe. with Harry NJ. Bennett
have been appointed a committee
to arrange for the annual roll call
at Baptist church to be held after
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
WhitmOre Glass In
Christmas Meeting

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
SncndinC uCIidaNS Hero

Billy Darrell, student at n. c. Stoto
College, has arrived 10 spend the
holidays with his parents/Nr. and
Mrs. w. b. Daniel at their home on
the oxford Road.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20

Miss Oveida Ellis, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. T, ". Ellis, arrived yes
tcrday from Woman'S College.
Greensboro, TO spend the holidays
here with her parents.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
Expected Today

MISS UraCc HOyIC who is Il ,cn'uH
at the Woman's College i'm Greens
poio Is expected to arrive home today
10 spend the holidays with her par
chts Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hoyic.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
Home for HOLIDAYS

Miss Page EaVes, a student at
EIon COLLEGE, is spending the Christ
mas holidays with her father. G..
". Eaves, acar EPSON,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
liz
Birth Of Son

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Harris
announce the birth OF a son. Robert
Allen, on December -, at the Maria
Parham hospital. Mra. Harris is the
former Miss Myrtle Wiley, of Hen
derson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
Goes to Louisiana

Ms. William II. Thomas has gone
g. Alexander, Louisiana, to visit her
husband, Pfc. v. H. Thomas. utg.ng
the Christmas holidays.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-20
Returns From Washington

Mrs. Mabel G.. Bowers has return
Cd to her home after spending some
time in Washington. ID. c.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-13

Workers in the county building
were surprised today that Circuit
Judge William Friedman, usually
a kindly jurist. would give a
maximum sentence of Ia TO IS
years TO a 20-year-old boy for
breaking into a home and steal
ing a few blankets.
But Lawrence Morrow. the
confessed housebreaker, wasn't
surprised.
Morrow, who lives at 1915
Second, came before Judge Fried
man last summer and pleaded
guilty to a breaking and enter
ing charge.
If he had followed the tough
requirements of the law. the
Judge should have sent Morrow
to prison then. But he gave the
boy a break.
81 think every one Is en-
titled tn one chance, and Pm
going to give one to YOU"
Friedman told Morrow. II
think you have made a mistake
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-13
i. 5. Poles Fight
AnyStd|in Deal
DstrOi. Times washington Bureau

WASHINGTON. Oct. 13-Un-
slterable opposition to any deal
between Prime Minister Churchill
and Marshal Stain for Soviet abb
lsorbtion of eastern Poland was
recorded today by Charles Roz-
marek of Chicago in the name Of
10000 Americans of Polish
descent.
Rozmarek, head Of the Polish
American congress. also asserted
that the Presidents statement to
the delegation visiting the White
House did not answer the question
whether the American govern
ment would guarantee Poland's
territorial independence.
Rozmarek dismissed as irrele-
want the Stain Churchill plan TO
compensate Poland for the loss Of
eastern territory with portions of
East Prussia and Silesia.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-13
Boy Violates Pledge,
Gets 71-Year Term

which you regret. and will not
repeat. You look and act like
a decent fellow who should not
be confined with hardened
criminals" Z z
So, Judge Friedman placed
Morrow on probation.
But the boy was brought back
yesterday on another housebreak-
ing charge, confessing he had
broken faith with a man who
tried to help him.
He wasn't surprised when his
was fixed at tn years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-13
Catholic AIumnae Farley

KALAMAZOO, Oct. 13 (UP)-
The eleventh biennial convention
Of the Michigan chapter Of the
International Federation or Cath
Ole alumnae opened today at
Nazareth College. 1t will last
through SUNDAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-13
Epidemic Of Grippe
Sweeps West Reich

NEW YORK, Oct. Is QNS)-
A grippe epidemic is spreading
In western Germany, Radio At
lantic said today.
In some cities, three-quarters
of the population is suffering. the
broadcast said. Y n III
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-23
New PillbOxes

Whatever their faults may be, and we know
that they are many, the Germans are certainly
;ngenius fresh example of their ingenuity
is lust brought to light by information that
thew are using prefabricated pillboxes, built
of steel, capable of accommodating two
man machine gun crew. American infantry
men in Italy have reason to know about them
and their deadliness.
The Germans haul them about by tractor.
Spotting strategic spot for one they move
it into position, with perhaps another one on
the flank or even one on each flank, for quick
ACTON In one way they serve the purpose
of tanks, although armed with light guns only,
and may be moved to positions tanks could
not reach.
It is reported that often they are dug in SO
that only a very little shows above ground.
Naturally they lend themselves to camoutlage,
They are capable Of whitening enfilading fire.
On mountain sides in Italy they are proving
as pestiferous as hornets.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-23
Mr.. Hull's Declaration

The United States has been widely accused
of having clearly defined foreign policy or,
as commonly designated, peace aims. While
the country's allies have in a general way
traced the pattern Of their purposes on the
scroll of passing events we have been so busy
turning out war tools and raising armed forces
that there has been no deep consideration OF
our national course after the war.
This is the substance of criticism directed
against our government 1t has not been fully
justified We were a party to the Atlantic
Charter. It's four freedoms constitute very
positive definition of purpose. And as time
has passed since it's framing, there have been
subsequent statements from Washington con-
corning, among other things, our cherished
good neighbor policy. These have been plainly
stated and discount to that extent the charge
that we have no post war program.
for the benefit of the critics. at home and
abroad. Secretary of State Cordell Hull there
fore. has issued declaration summarizing
the platform for peace and security upon which
the administration pins its faith. 1t contains
some seventeen points, all clear. But not, it
is feared, sufficient.
It does not specifically say that the Atlantic
Charter, for example. extends its influence
throughout the Pacific areas previously con-
rolled by our Allies. 1t does not declare that
the four freedoms for which we are fighting
are to be assured the native populations OF our
Allies colonial possessions.
When the war is won. what is to be done
to improve the situation Of the people in the
Dutch East Indies and French 1ndo-China?
What about India? Mr.. Hull, Of course. cannot
speak for Britain and Holland and France,
but it must be clear that the Atlantic Char
ter and its four freedoms are no more than
sounding brass and tinkling cymbap unless
they become the safe possession OF all peo-
pies.
Mr. Hull's seventeen-point platform would
have stronger underpinning if he were en-
powered by nations fighting at our side to as
sure the peoples they have exploited that when
the war is won they should have their merited
chance to enjoy the blessings Of sef-deter-
mination.