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Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
To Present Plaque
At Milton Sunday
u. :. Senator James d.. Tunnel
viii Ofiiciate At Ceremony

United States Senator James NJ
Tunnel will be principal speaker
at the unwilling df plaque honor
ing the 262 men of Milton com
munity now serving in the armed
forces. The ceremonies will be
held in the new Milton theatcr this
Sunday. January 80.
Music for the affair will be fur
nished by the Harbor Defense
Band from Fort Miles, Lewes.
The plaque was made and pre-
sented to Senator Tunnel to pre-
sent to the citizens of Milton by the
Milton Cold Storage Company.
The Milton bond committee has
arranged to have Il booth set up in
the lobby of the theater.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
State Farmers
Pledge Food
Increase In IA
Goals For Principal
Crops And Livestock
Products Set At Series
Of Meetings.

Increased production of essential
war foods in all three counties in
1874 was pledged by farm leaders
at meetings in the three county
seats this week County war food
production goals for this year were
adopted.
County and community commit
teemen of the Delaware Agricultur-
al Adjustment Agency attended the
sessions to fix the war goals and
receive instructions for the enlist
ment of all farmers in the 1914
campaign on the farm front. The
1914 AAA farm plan for increasing
food production by improving soil
fertility and reducing erosion haz-
ards was explained.
State goals propose 1914 plant
ings of nine principal crops equal
to or in excess of the 1943 acreages.
and a 1914 output of nine livestock
products equal to or in excess of
the 1943 production.
The farm leaders heard informa-
tional talks from Clarence E. OcheI-
tTees CidiEtndH VI lHe DeidWdfe
United States Department of Ag-
riculture War Board and Delaware
AAA; Ernest S. Mattiford, State
AAA committeeman; Claude Phil
lips. Delaware Agricultural Exten-
sion Service agronOmist; Henry J.
Krages and Albert o. Humphreys.
administrative assistants to the
State AAA Committee, and H. B.
Hendricks, Soil Conservation Ser
vice.
Presiding at their own county
conferences were Barton T. Hop
kins, r. Harry Wilson and Hylon c.
Smith, county chairmen respective
ly of the New Castle, Kent and
Sussex County Agricultural Con-
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Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
Here Are Some Dates 1t viii
Pay Yo" To Keep In Mind

stamps valid
January 29-as brown r, and stamps for
and
January 30-Start using stamps.
February Start using X and for processed
February G-Start fusing brown
February Last Period oil
February S-Last day AS gasoline coupons
day Period coupons fuel oil
February 13-Start using brown stamps.
February 20-Start using brown
o G
February 26-Last brown and brown
February 27-Start AS BIS C-S
worth 10 points May 90
Ration tokens will be where point change required
Start AS BIS, CS and Els blue stamps for processed
food, good points expiring May 90
Sugar-Samp No 80 (Book A. good five pounds of
sugar
(ShOes-BoOk stamp and book stamp on "airplane"
sheet good indefinitely
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
Kiwanians Celebrate
Fifth Anniversary
DIR. II. b. King, OF Dover, Was
Guest Speaker Al Banquet

The members of the Milford XII
wants Club. their wives and sweet
hearts. observed Charter Night at
a banquet and ladies night held at
Grange Hall on Tuesday evening OF
this week.
The local club was formed five
years ago. with the late Thomas B.
Jefferis as first president.
DR.. Harry B. King. of Dover, in
charge of State Elementary schools,
was the guest speaker giving a
very enjoyable talk.
Due to illness several members
of the club were unable to attend,
but those present report that a
pleasant evening was enjoyed by
all
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28

The rat poisoning campaign spon-
sored by the Extension Service in
cooperation with the Fish and Wild
life Division of the Department of
Interior, has proved to be highly
successful, according to Harvey L.
Chada, extension entomologist of
the University of Delaware.
Mr.. Chada stated that $50 cans
of poison were distributed to farm
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
Thirty Divorce Cases
Listed In Sussex
Are Scheduled For February Court
Term Beginning The Seventh

Thirty-three divorce cases and
one annulment of marriage are
scheduled for the February term of
Superior Court which cOnvenes
here on Monday, February Z. Cases
listed on the calendar are: Eleanor
Marie Fiori VS.. Victor FiOri, Anna
Clarke VS.. Thomas G. Clarke. Vir-
ginia W. Durham VS.. Walter J.
Durham. Walter B. Tingle VS.. Vir-
ginia Wiley Tingle. Ella Layfield
Maynes VS.. William J. Maynes. Es-
tella V. Boyce VS.. Harris w. Boyce,
Delema w. Banning VS.. Stehman F.
Banning. Oliver C. Slatcher VS.. Ed
ma Hastings Slatcher. Erwin Fos-
ter VS.. Carrie Handy Foster, Ernest
Davis VS.. LYDIA H. Davis. William
X. Baker VS.. Alice r. Baker, Harvey
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Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28

Mayor Evans, who is manager OF
the Plaza Theatre. also is local and
Sussex county defense coordina-
tor.
j. b. POore was reelected coun-
Gilman in the First Ward, defeat
ing John wilkins 379-190. In the
Third Ward William II. Burke won
the council post by a 116 to "a vote
over J. Harvey Davidson. Frank J.
Elton was unopposed for council
in the Fourth Ward, receiving 206
votes.
Council held its reorganization
meeting on Tuesday night. A full
account of the proceedings of which
appears in an adjoining column.
HoldOver members of council are
Remsen c. Barnard, Clarence b.
Downing. John A. Nailor, Frank r.
Grier and G. VanNuis WilkersOn.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
Candidates For Supervisors
OF Soil District Are Named

Hudson, Selbyville; Henry B. Nit
chell. Millsboro.
In addition to these four nomi-
nees, spaces will be provided on
the ballots for writing in othel
names II voter SO desires.
The election. which will be held
on Friday, January 2S. between the
hours of and 10 o'clock p. M, is
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Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
Rat Poisoning Campaign
Proves Highly Successful

people in Sussex county and ac-
cording to cards returned by those
farmers who had used the poison
an average of rats per farm were
found. This figure represents only
about 1879 of the number OF rats
actually killed, since experiments
have shown that a very high per-
centage of the rats killed are not
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Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28

Candidates, whose names will ap-
pear on the ballots for supervisors
in the forthcoming Soil Conserva-
tion District election, were named
today by Harry W. Cannon, chair
man OF the nominating committee
for Sussex county. Those named by
Mr.. Cannon and his committee are
as follows: Robert Short, Ellen
dale; Earl White, Bridgeyille; lying
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
, EASTERN AIRCRAFT DIVISION
GENERAL, MOTORS CORPORATION
BALTIMORE. MARYLAND
January 10, 1914

January ~, 1898
Chamber Of Commerce,
Milford. Delaware.
Dear Fellows
conversations with understand that you
a quota approximately 100000 Loan. I
thought you about products being
manufactured by General Motors.
We, Eastern Aircraft building the Avenger Torpedo
Bomber and from have received the
most effective and efficient offensive weapons
is months have been watching production
leaps bounds
follow the particular and detailed with
be fitted in its place for the maximum efficiency
and performance.
fighting getting the
manufactured and record that
very The ship the largest
will much to do with the
in the Pacific theater of
1t would be swell know the people buying
of these getting revenge
Avengers
Very truly yours,
IRWIN G. BURTON
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28
E. C. Evans
Reelected d
Mayor Here
Last VI Monday
Every Ward In The City
Gave Him A Substan-
tial Majority; Total
Vote OF 1873 Is Largest
Ever POlIed Here.

Mayor Edward C. Evans was re-
turned to Office by an almost 2 to
majority in the municipal cleo
tion held in this city on Monday,
defeating his opponent, John w.
Burris, 913 to 460. The voting was
spirited throughout the afternoon
and the total vote of 1873 is the
largest ever polled in this city.
The mayorality vote by wards
follows:
First Ward
Evans Observation-Disclosures. All
BUTTS ........... ............. l6l
Second Ward
Evans .................. 139
Burris ................. "a
Third Ward
Evans ................ 134
Burris .................. rs
Fourth Ward
Evans Observation-Disclosures. 223
Burris 127
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-28

Nun b Paee 3, Pleasel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09

After four years in England, Miss HaFgr0ve had almost forgotten
 that dining can be fun. Here shown in a New York restaurant, she's renewing acquaintance With "luxuricS" which are common
 place in this country.
 Tn England you can eat three meals out every day, If you choose, and do not have to surrender any food coupons. But you cannot avoid monotony. You also can get & satisfying meal for as little as a quarter in any of the government subsidized British restaurants, but you have to stand in line and eat on bare tables,
 PAY COVER CHARGE
 One dollar is the highest price that can be charged for the food served at any one meal, but high class restaurants and hotels are al- lowed a house charge varying with the rating of the establishment. Despite the difficulties of eating out. Britishers are doing 1t more and more. It is the only way to solve the rationing problem.
 Even if the American housewife buys unwisely once in a wl'ile, it doesn't make m,V,h differel e in the family meals. To every British citizen, however coupons and ration books mean more than money and check books. Food Advice Bureaus have been established near the main shipping centers of all towns, as well as in the big London food stores. to give guidance and assis- tance to harried housewives.
 Shops also are desperately short handed. which means that many precious hours must be devoted to collecting the weeks rations. But you hear few complaints, and 1t is only justice that British housewives have been heralded as heroineS of the home front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Ladies of 3rd Church Hold Dessert Bridge

The Ladies Auxiliary ot tne Thirc Congregational church he'd a des- sert bridge in the parish hall yes- terday afternoon. Those on the com mittee in charge were Mrs. Benjam- in Erk, Mrs. George Erk, Mrs. Har- " Roden, Mrs. Milton Akins, Mrs. Clifford Turney, Mrs. Henry Tooker, Mrs. Robert Jones, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Daniel Hine and Mrs. George Moeller.
 Forsythia was used as an carry spring decorations.
 The door prize was won by Mrs. Litchauer who was also among the high scorers. Other high .res were won by Mrs. Edwin Glover, Mrs, William Carew, Mrs. William Barnes Mrs. Arthur Street, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Charles Petitjean, Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, Mrs. Charles Hassel. Mrs. George Manville, Mrs. M. Winkler, Mrs. John Aud, Mrs James Donnelly, Mrs. Carl Winters and Mrs. Frank Santora.
 A household demonstration will be given by the auxiliary at the parish hall Wednesday afternoon, March 2 at 2:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Social Notes

Miss Mary Ellen Phelan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Phelan of Mansfield avenue. has returned to her home following visit with hre aunt and uncle. MT. and Mrs. Will liam Ruggles of New York City.
 Miss Helen Joyce, daughter of Mir and Mrs Garrett Joyce, South street, will be married to Corporal Robert J. Stokes, son of Mrs. Con- stance Stokes and the late Joseph Stokes, Saturday at 3 p. m. The ceremony will take place at St. Ed wards chapel in Jacksonville. Fla, with Father Reilley oficiating.
 MT. and Mrs. John M. Henricksen Monmouth avenue. announce the coming marriage of their daughter Miss Edith Henricksen, to Albert Forgue, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. AL bert Forgue, Colonial avenue.
 The ceremony will take place at g o'clock Saturday morning at St. Michael's church. Waterville.
 Delegates were named last night by the executive board of the Wa terbury Teachers association for the representative assembly of the State Teachers association in Hart ford in May. They are: Ann M. Barry. Florence M. Battle, Fennes- sey Canty, Mary E. Mccarthy, Lulu L. Murphy, and Sally M. Real.
 Miss Florence English, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank English of 96 Wilkenda avenue, has been chos- en a member of the Junior Tea com mittee at Albertus Magnus college in New Haven, Conn. This tea, which Is an annual occurrence giv. en by the junior class for members of the student body and faculty, will take place in McAuliffe hall, on Sunday, March l9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
CLUB NOTES
Students Hear
 Miss COIUiIIe

A group of l60 students of West over school, Middlebury, were pres- ent last night at the school audi. torium when Miss Sara Jean Col vile, former member of the nursing staff of vandervilt University hos pital in Nashville. Tenn, outlined requirements and necessary prepar- atory courses for e career in the nursing profession.
 She will speak today at Saint Margaret'S school as part of na- tion-wide program to present to young women in schools of higher education the opportunities to coEn- bine their education with nursing training.
 It is possible to enter the corps through schools of nursing con" nected with universities and colleges which offer a degree as well as Q diploma in nursing, Miss Colville said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
CLUB CnTTLNTV SOCIAL
 OON1G 4 FUNCTY
Club ACtiUitieS

At a meeting last night of Florio post auxiliary plans were completed for spaghetti supper to be held at the post rooms, Ill Bank street, Saturday from 5 to ! p. m.
 Mrs. Josephine [. 'rimo, presl- dent, Is in charge of tn, committee assisted by Mary Sestilli, Molly Ser afino, Edith 0iordano, Amelia Luc. ian, Bluette Deschino. Angeline Vega, Ada SuminA and Lena Cola- vecchio.
 The post rooms will be open to- night from to 10 for assisting dis charged veterans in filling out ap- pications for mastering out pay.
 A meeting of Division [, Ladies' auxiliary of the A. O. H. will be held tonight in Mechal. .cs hall. Mrs. Catherine Marinan will preside.
 At 6 meeting last night of Zindah Grotto held in Temple hall plans were made for the initiation of new members April 12. Following the meeting a social was held with Mrs. Margaret Harvey, Mrs. Mary Clyne and Mrs. Gertrude Niekerk as host eSSeS.
 The Concordia Ladies auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at the club rooms on Bank street ..t o'clock. All members are requested to be present as plans for the spring sea- son will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
By ROSETTE HARGROvE NEA Stan COYrAsOomdent


 New York. March 9-Discovering that America still is the land of plenty Is something of an eye-open- CT to anyone who has spent almost four years in England. where food Is strictly rationed and where, al- though nobody need ever be hungry, all the refinementS of peacetime eating have almost completely dis. appeared.
 This is like entering a different world.
 "Austerity" Is ( word which has become onaipresent In the British scheme of wartime living. It cer- tainly does not belong in the Amer ican vocabulary, and 1t never could apply to the food situation on this side of the Atlantic. While Ameri- cans may have to do without some of their accustomed steaks, and even suher one tneatleSs day 6 week, the alternatives on the ella. borats menus are 50 numerous that any visitor from England would gasp in astonishment.
 Even the most expensive places ln wartime Britain could not be- gin to offer the selection of dishes which the popular chain restau- rants command here. And 1t is dif- flcult at first to realize that there are no restrictions at all on how many glasses of fresh fruit juice or milk you may drink. that you are not limited to 0 three-course meal and that everything on the menu is there for the asking.
 DIET BARELY ADEQUATE
 Rationing provides adequate food for every Britisher, but only that and nothing more. All the frills have been taken away, so that eat ing is just something you do to keep body and soul together.
 The first differences that strike you, along with the generous por- tions served everywhere. are these: To be able to eat different kinds of fresh white breads again. (The standard loaf in Britain is off-white and while 1t Is enriched and pala- table. 1t soon becomes rnonotonous) To have a choice of cheeses-instead of thesoiitary mouse trap" variety, and only four ounces per person per week. To get real cream with your coffee, and not some ersatz con- coction made with powdered milk To be able to eat all the French fried potatoes you want. along with your meat dish. To have not only dressing with your salad, but to be able to choose from four or five varieties.
 And among the other things which in England have disappeared altogether. and will return only with peace, are fancy icing on cakes and pastries, ice-cream and fresh cream, nuts of every description, and certain kinds of dried fruits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Mrs. NGv, TurulIo
 Elected President

Mrs. Nan Tarullo, Camp street, was elected president of the North Italian Wonen's Society at Q re. cent meeting held at the home of Mrs. Francesca BaioccN, 4S Union street. Others elected at the meet ing were Mrs. Mafalda Donate, vice-president; Mrs. Leonora Monti, treasurer; Mrs. Mae Mannello, treasurer and Mrs. Christine Terni assistant treasurer.
 Sick callers are Mrs. Francesca 9aiocehi and Mrs Rose Paz2aglini.
 Retiring officers include Mrs. Lena BattelN, president: Mrs. Mae Mannello. vice president; and Mrs. Angie Carissio, treasurer. Mrs. Mon- ti and Mrs. Tier11iw ere reelected. After Q short business session the elections were held and plans were discussed for Q formal installation of officers in the near future. Fol lowing the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09

The Quota club will hold supper meeting tonight at the Hotel Elton at 6:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
CANTIN-JOHNSON

Miss Blythe Catherine Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Ives street, became the bride of Private Lucian c. Cantin, A. U. S., son of Mrs. Marie Cantin and the late Joseph Cantin, Colum- bia Boulevard, on Saturday, Feb ruary 26 at 4:30 o'clock at the Sac- red Heart church, Charleston, s. C., with Rev. P. E. Wolff, officiating.
 The bride was attended by Miss Lillian Canttn, sister of the bride groom.
 A reception was held at Windmill Inn, Charleston, S. C., for the at. tendantS and immediate families.
 Private Cantin. A. Q. S., who is studying engineering in the Army Specialized Training program at The Citadel, Charleston, s. C., Is graduate of Crosby High school, Mrs. Cantin was graduated from Wilby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Catholic Council Meeting Monday

Miss Pauline Moor, director of the Child Care Center, will be the speaker at the monthly or :n meet ing of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women which will be held Monday night at the Diocesan Bu- feau of Social Service, S6 Church street. Miss Moor will discuss child care problems. All council members and their friends are invited to at- tend.
 A meeting og the executive board at 7:30 will precede the open session, Miss Lucy Bowes, chairman, presid. ing.
 The program originally scheduled, a talk on Ireland by Thomas P. Cassidy, will be presented at fu- ture meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Youth Recreation Damce Friday

The Youth Recreation Committee will conduct its weekly dance in the dining room of Central Y. M. c. A. Friday, March 10, at 8 p. m. Ann Culhane, general chairman of the dance, committee, announces the following committees: Robert Crane, master of ceremonies; Program com mittee, Jean Garter and Barbara Reynolds. Refreshments committee, June Healey, Sterling Shossner and Beverly Tros. Admissions committee, Sidney J. Calnisillo, Ernest Pala- quin and Gladys Hodson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
IdNnQ Circle
 Is Entertained

Mrs. J. Albert Johnson was host ess to the Iduna Circle of Zion Lu- theran church at the Johnson home on Merose avenue Wednes. day afternoon. The society decided to make a donation to the Red Cross. Final plans were made fol the food sale to be held in Howland- Huges Saturday. The committee in charge will be Mrs. John s. Larson, Mrs. John Wester and Mrs. Gus tave Johnson.
 The members of Iduna were in- vited to attend the Birthday Social of the Daughters of Zion the even- ing of Aril F. Mrs. John l.. Larson invited the ladies to meet at her home on Bronx avenue April l2 ir the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB


 The fourth session of the Vest ern Connecticut championship tour. nament of the Elton Contract club, conducted by Mrs. W. Sherman Smith. was held at The Elton We'd nesday evening with the following high scorers: North and south, Her bert Root and Alvin Davis 139i4; Frank MacNamara and Mrs. Wil- liam J. Dunphy l33; Mrs Eric Caul and Mrs. Asa York, 1l61s; east and west, Miss Nancy Norton and Mrs. Walter Norton 174: Mrs. Edward Balthazar and Mrs. Frank Hess, ll5ha; Mrs. John Hager and Mrs. J. B. Walling, 1091s. The official standing; MT. Root and MT. Davis. 5l2iz; John Kurz and Gordon Ham, ilton, 50lia: Mrs. Ruth Hurlburt and Miss Madeline Marshall 498.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
..&o0aE W &AzEsoS'

THE SITUATION: You are newcomer to town and have just been introduced to prominent citizen. How would you act?
 WRONG WAY: As quickly as possible impress him with the fact that you are a person who has gone to the right schools, that you know the right people, and that you amount to something yourself.
 RIGHT WAY: Don't struggle tC mako an impression. If he is Q per- son og any dlscernment at all, he won't be impressed by bragging. but disguised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Weddings
WAUGH.SIZER


 The marriage of Miss Maida Scott Sizer, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph w. E. Sizer of Bridgeport to Corporal Donald Randolph Waugh, Jr., AAS, son of Mrs. Marion L. Waugh of Winchester, Mass, and of Donald R., Waugh of Morris Plains, N. J., took place this after noon at the brides home. The Rev. Robert F. R. Peters, pastor of the Park Street Congregational church, performed the ceremony.
 Mrs. Howard Titus of Woodbury, was her sisters attendant and H. Burling Naramore of Bridgeport, was best man for his cousin.
 The bride was graduated from Cornell University in the College of Arts and Sciences. Corporal Waugh completed his junior year at Cornell in the College of Hotel Administration before enlisting in the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
NGOn1i Chapter
 Officers Named

At the annual meeting of Naomi Chapter, No. g, Order of Eastern Star, held Tuesday evening at Ma sonic Temple, Mrs. Charlotte Stell of Willow street. was elected worthy matron. Mrs. Stell succeeds Mrs. Hazel B. Curry. Other officers elected were as follows: Worthy patron, Clarence Nichols; associate matron, Mrs. Marion Meister; associate patron, William Meister; secretary, Mrs. Jennie c. Marggraff, past grand matron Creelected for the 33d consecutive term): treasur- CT, Mrs. Alta Taylor, past matron: conductresS, Mrs. Evelyn Davis; as- sociate conductress, Mrs. Lillian Rodeck; and trustee for three years, Mrs. Hazel B. Curry. Officers will be installed at the meeting on March 21.
 The Grand Chapter session is scheduled for April 26 and 27 in Hartford. Mrs. Jennie c. Marg- graf is in charge of reservations for the local chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
CTS LIKE ENTERING ANOTHER WORLD"
After Four Years of England's "Austerty", Miss
 Hargrove Finds U. 5. Land of Plenty

R0Sette HaFgrove. former Paris fashion writer who for nearly four years has been . NEA war correspondent in England, is on brief leave In the United States. Following Is the second of three articles describing British life in terms of her visit heFe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-09
Births

Staff Sergt. and Mrs. Philip Plourde announce the birth of a son, Ronald Philip, Feb. 27, at Wa terbury hospital. Mrs. Plourde is the former Miss Isabelle Lamontaene of Dixie avenue.