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Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
GRAHAM = HILL

Mrs. Mary Dora Graham of Har-
rington. and George l. Hill of near
Milford, were married Saturday,
February 26. at the Calvary Meth
Odist parsonage in Milford by the
Rev. NJ. f. Hungerford. They were
attended by Mrs. Bessie Smith and
Charles Swain. The couple will
make their home at Church Hill.
near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
Obituary
BROWN

BROWN
Mrs. Mary Adkins Brown. daugh-
ter of John and Eliza Adkins. pass
ed away on Wednesday. March /,
after a lingering illness. She was
born in Milford in 1855 and after
attending schools here and in
Northampton, Mass. she entered
the first class of Smith College and
graduated in 1879. She married Ed
ward Miles Brown who later be-
came head of the University of Gin
cinnati. After his decease, Mrs.
Brown came to Milford and estab-
lished a children's library in her
own home. These books were even
tually turned over to the town Ii
brary which later became the Pub
lie Library OF Milford. She travelled
widely in later years and eventual
ly settled in Philadelphia. She died
in the Elmwood Nursing Home in
Swarthmore, Pa, at the age of IS
years. She is survived by two nieces.
Mrs. Ernest P. B. Atwood. PrOvi-
dence. r. l.. and Mrs. Harold Allen,
S03l Merton avenue. Upper Darby.
Pa. with whom she lived for two
years before she died
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
UNION CHURCH NEWS

Sunday school at O'Clock. Come
out and let's get started on time.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

A snow storm which lasted for
eight hours piled snow to a depth
of six inches over the fields and
highways of Kent and Sussex coun-
ties last Friday. The weather turn
ed much colder after the storm and
Saturday and Sunday travel was at
a minimum.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

More proper names and other
capitalized words begin with "S''
than with any other letter.
The Missionary Circle of Ave-
nue. Church will meet with DR.. NJ.
Dalema Draper on Wednesday,
March Is, at 2:3O o'clock p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

Haynes and Ensign
- Joseph Henry Lat
chum, which took place on
Tuesday, February 29, in the
University Chapel at Charlottes-
vile, Va, at five. Ensign Lat
chum is the second son of Mr..
and Mrs. James H. Latchum.
The Reverend w. T. Haynes. d.
D., of Richmond, Va, GRANDPA
ther of the bride, performed the
double ring ceremony. The bride,
who was given in marriage by
her father, wore a street length
dress of pale blue crepe. Her ac-
cessories were black and her
corsage was of white orchids.
Mrs. Richard Boutros of Norfolk
was the brides only attendant,
and she wore a dusty rose crepe
dress with accessories of black.
Her corsage was of gradenias.
Captain Levin Latchum, U. S.
Army, of Princeton. n. j., was
his brothers best man. The
ushers were Ensign Barry
Strait and Mr.. Richard Yates of
Charlottesville. A reception fol-
lowed the ceremony at the Mon
ticello Hotel. After a northern
wedding trip Ensign and Mrs.
Latchum will make their home
for the present in Norfolk.
"
Mrs. Ray Warren and Mrs.
Wilmer Lankford entertained at
the formers home on Tuesday
evening, inviting friends in for
dessert at eight and following
that with bridge. Guests were
Mrs. John Fry, Mrs. Philip ia
cobs, Mrs. Harry Pettyjohn, Mrs.
NJ Haswell Pierce. Mrs. Thomas
Simpson. Mrs. Byron Gibson,
Mrs. Raymond Masten, Mrs.
Leslie March, Mrs. David Sills.
Mrs. Roscoe Galloway, Mrs.
Herman Phillips, Mrs. Bernard
Shortall. Mrs. August Faix, Mrs.
Edwin Fisher, Mrs. James Humes
and Mrs. Alphonso Humes.
"
On Saturday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Elton Lynch and SOM Paul
gave a shower and family re-
union at their home on the Boul-
evard, honoring Lieutenant
Ralph and Lieutenant Mary
Shannon of Camp Van Doren,
Miss, who were home on leave.
Guests included Mrs. Harvey
Derrickson. Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Quillen of Philadelphia. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Flowers and Donald
Shannon of Wilmington. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Wilgus and Miss
Nettie West of Selbyville, Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Lynch. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Evans and Jimmie
Evans of Roxana, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Williams, Mr.. ard Mrs.
John Williams. and families of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Der
'ickson of Glendale, Mrs.
Charles James, Mr.. and Mrs. Rom
I'D James, Miss Connie James,
dr. and Mrs. E. Paul Godfrey.
Don and June Godfrey of Mills
,oro.
"
Those persons who would like
o be a member of a community
horus are invited to be present
evening of next week at
light to participate in the group
inging and to begin rehearsals
hat will bring about a time for
ublic enjoyment of their work.
'horuses have been carried on
nth benefit and joy to those who
AXE part. The public has its
hance when the elimination of
lonths of work is given in a con-
ert. Mr.. Charles H. Sharman,
npervisor of music in the high
chool. is the director and will
'elcome all who come for re-
next week.
"
Mrs. N. M. Stokes was the
ostess for the Tuesday Bridge
lub this week. at her home on
outh Walnut street. having Mrs.
NJ d. Marshall as substitute
n the afternoon.
~
Because of illness of the presi-
mt. Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt. the
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1914 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Mrs T. Alan Goldsborough and
children of Denton. Maryland, are
the guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George H. Hall.
Mrs. H. Winter Davis of Buffalo,
Wyoming. will arrive here this
week to spend some time with her
mother, Mrs. Hester Marshall.
Miss Mary Kinder is spending her
spring vacation visiting friends in
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
SMITH : CUMMINGS

On Friday evening, March 5. at
o'clock. Miss Tillie B. Smith of
Milford, and Gardner E. Cummings
of Leipsic. were married at the
Presbyterian Manse by the Rev.
John NJ. DeChant. Miss Smith is a
native of Ireland and has been in
this country for 20 years She is
employed at the Milford Memorial
Hospital Mr.. Cummings is en-
ployed at the government reserva-
tion at Leipsic.
TOOKER GLAZEWSKI
Announcement has been made of
the marriage on January % of
Miss Josephine Tooker. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Tooker,
formerly of st. Louis, Mo-, but now
of Milford. and Edward Stanley
Glazewski. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley C. Glazewski of Ansonia.
Conn. Mrs. Glazewski has been
active in New York in concert, op-
era and radio. having been heard
in the leading roles of Lucia di
Lammermoor. RigOletto' and La
Traviata in concert at Town Hall.
Carnegie Chamber Music Hall and
the Town Hall Club; as soprano
soloist with the Village Singers of
New York. In radio she has recent
ly been heard in a series of pro-
grams over WMYC. Mr.. Glazewski
the University of Connec-
ticut. and at present is employed at
the Chance-Vought Company in
Mr.. and Mrs. Glazewski /
will make their home in Stratford.
Conn.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

F LOCAL INTEREST
is the wedding of
Miss Virginia L e e
Haynes and Ensign
Joseph Henry Lat
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

Because of illness of the presi-
dent. Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt. the
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will
.not have a March meeting. The
next meeting will be on April 10
when It is hoped there win be a
good attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
IRWIN

Mrs. Inez Gay Irwin. 81 years
old. wife of William j. Irwin, rural
mail carrier. died at her home in
Denton. Md. on Monday. March 6.
after a long illness. She was the
daughter of the late Irving R. and
Maggie Robinson of Wakefield Va
Besides her husband she is sur
vived by four sons. William R. Ir-
win of Milford; Robert F. Irwin of
Denton; Private Norman II. Irwin
of Camp Wolters. Texas, and Ser
geant Charles Wilson Irwin. who
is in New Guinea. and one grand
child. Eloise Gay Irwin of Denton.
She also leaves four sisters and
four brothers, and her stepmOther.
Mrs. Josie Robinson of Wakefield.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
by the Rev Thomas ]. Huntington.
pastor of Grace Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Denton cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
SPANISH

Mrs. Julia Ann Spanish, IS years
old. died on Monday morning,
March s. at the Philadelphia Gen
eral Hospital in Philadelphia. She
was the wife of Clarenace y. Span
ish of Greenwood. and the daugh-
ter of the late John and Belle Hud-
son Donovan. Mrs. Spanish is sur
vived by her husband. two sons:
William c. and Ralph " Spanish.
both serving with the armed SER
vices, and one sister. Mrs Walter
Taylor of Philadelphia Funeral
services were conducted Thursday
afternoon at o'clock from St.
Johnstown Methodist Church with
the Rev. A. f. Knicely officiating.
Interment in the adjoining ceme-
terry.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

Mrs. George Sheaffer was hos
tess to the Sewing Club on We'd
nesday, entertaining the mem
bers at her home on Seabury
avenue at one-thirty with des-
sert and an afternoon of sewing.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

The first herring to be sold from
wagons was here on Friday last
just before the big storm broke.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

Mrs. N. M Stokes was the
hostess for the Tuesday Bridge
Club this week at her home on
South Walnut street. having Mrs.
S. M. d. Marshall as substitute
for the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

he uISl HERRING 10 De SOlu lTOH
wagons was here on Friday last
just before the big storm broke.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Howe, we'll
known Changers and farmers, who
reside in the Shawnee section near
Milford. had narrow escape from
injury on Tuesday last, shortly af-
ter the noon hour, when their team
collided with one owned by John
Hammond on Walnut street. Mr..
and Mrs. Howe had just completed
shopping and were turning their
horse around preparatory to start
ing home. Mr.. Hammond had start
ed to Milford with a colt hitched to
a trotting sulkey. and when near
the HuttenlOck farm the colt be-
came frightened. In trying to stop
the animal Mr.. Hammond fell from
the sulkey and the colt ran to Mil
ford. In front of the home of Mrs.
Marshall the horse met
the Howe team and tried to jump
over the horse driven by them. The
result was a general mix-up of
horses. The front wheels and shafts
of the Howe carriage were smash
ed. but neither of the animals SEEM
ed to be hurt much. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howe while badly frightened. were
not injured. Mr.. Howe has been
very i'll and this was his first trip
to Milford in several months.
Mrs. S. c. Evans, Sr.. accompan-
led by Mrs. c. d. Abbott are at At
lantic City for a lengthy stay at
one of the leading hotels at the
nations playground"
Governor Miller last Friday an
lounced the appointment of Peter
Grace of Magnolia. as a fish police
nan at Bowers Beach for the term
If one year from date of appoint
nent
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
HAYMAN

Mrs. Ella p. Roach Hayman. wife
of William Norman Hayman, of
Wilmington, died Tuesday. March
:. at her home. Surviving. besides
her husband. are the following chill
dren: Misses Louella. Jane. and
Marie Hayman. at home: Mrs. Dor
othy Hunter. William Francis and
Jack Hayman. of Wilmington; three
sons in the Army overseas, Ser
geant Leroy T. Hayman. Pfc Gill
Der ~ Hayman, Jr; two grand
children. Kaye Frances Hayman
and John a. Hunter. Jr.; her mo-
ther, Mrs. Louisa Roach of George
town; three sisters. Mrs. Olive Bu-
ell of Selbyville. Mrs. Jennie Walls
of Georgetown and Miss Millie
Roach of Arlington. Va. The fune-
raj will be held Saturday after
noon at l o'clock from the McCrery
Funeral Home in Wilmington. with
the Rev. J.. Z. jenkins. pastor of
First Pentecostal Church officia-
ting. Interment will be made in
Gracelawn Memorial Park.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10
AIILLIGAN

Funeral services for Mrs Mar
garet A. Milligan. "A years old.
widow of Burton j. Milligan. who
died at her home near Federals-
burg. Md. Saturday. March 4. fol-
lowing a prolonged illness, were
held Tuesday afternoon at l o.
clock iii Wesley Methodist Church
near fredericksburg. with the Rev.
Fl. K. McDade. pastor of the church.
officiating. assisted by the Rev.
Frank A. Baker. pastor of Union
Methodist Church. Mrs. AIilligan
was born in Dorchester county.
where she resided all her life. She
was the daughter of Thomas and
Martha Craft McCarty. Mrs. Milli-
gan is survived by two daughters:
Mrs. A. H. Johnson of Middle Riv-
er, Nd. and Mrs. Robert Weber
of near fredericksburg one son, B.
Monroe Milligan, now in service in
England, and one sister. Mrs. Mabel
Blair of Milford. Interment in Hill
Crest cemetery. fredericksburg.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

The Kings Daughters will meet
with Mrs. Charles E. Varney on
Thursday, March 16, at three.
The president, Mrs. Bayard V.
Wharton, specially requests the
members to attend this meeting
as there are matters that must
be decided and it is important
that there be members present
to express their opinion.
Milford chronicle., 1944-03-10

Barbar Sheaffer was nine on
Saturday and in celebration of
the event. she invited several of
her friends out to her home on
Seabury avenue at one for re-
freshments and then the group
went to Plaza Theatre for the
matinee. The guests included
Doris Gibson. Norma Prettyman,
Alberta Peterson. Janet Miller,
Nancy Humes. Mary Jane Wa
ters. Jane DeChant, Dolores Lapi-
tena and Joan Handges.
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Leftists' Terms
Reported Sent to
British in Athens
Heart Of Capital
Is SheIIed Again
By Rebel Forces
" the Associated Press.

bs tne ASSoCldLed PreSS.
ATHENS, Dec. 15.-Greek in
surgents have handed the British
terms for ending the 13-day
Leftist revolt, the Associated
Press was informed by reliable
source late today, with the pos
sibility the British would accept
them as a basis for an armistice.
Meanwhile, however, the ELIAS
hammered British defense positions
in Central Athens with fresh bursts
OF artillery and rifle fire and at
tackled Indian troops on the main-
land north of Patrai.
The ELIAS reply to British pro-
posals for ending the conflict was
reported to contain three main
points-amnesty for the rebellious
political leaders. national govern
ment representing all parties and a
regency to rule until a plebiscite de-
cides whether the country will re-
main monarchy or become a re-
public.
Reply Held Up.
The reply was temporarily with
drawn to meet British insistence
that it be signed by ELIAS military
leaders as well as the parent or
ganization, the Fam Central Com
mittee.
British Ambassador Reginald
Leeper sent for Emmanuel Sophou-
lis, Greek political leader who is
believed acceptable to all parties,
drawing speculation that negotia-
(See GREECE, Page A-3O
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Bill Giving Pensions
ToWidows ofveterans
Of World War Signed
Monthly Maximum Set
At S74; Estimated Cost
First Year Is S37, 900, 900

The White House announced
today that President Roosevelt
has signed legislation granting
pensions to widows and minor
children of World War veterans
whose deaths were due to other
than service-connected disability
Under the bill. which is estimated
to cost s37 ,OoO, 900 in the first year
of operation. a widow will get s35
monthly: a widow and child s45
with IS monthly for each additional
child up to a maximum of STA
monthly.
The legislation was pressed by the
American Legion and the Veterans
of Foreign Wars. .....-.
While not opposing presidential
approval, the Disabled American
Veterans recently called on Presi-
dent Roosevelt to consider the
measure before signing 1t, broadly
implying that it Disseminated
against veterans with service-con-
nected disabilities.
Dependents of all veterans with
as much as 80 days service-if hon.
orably discharged-are eligible fol-
the grants.
Under the legislation a veterans
orphan will get s18. Two orphans
will receive SGT, three will get s3t
and for each additional orphan 81
is provided.
No childless widow can draw 8
pension unless her annual income
is under $1,000, nor can a widow
with children qualify for a pension
unless her income Is less thar
81. 500
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Firms Debt Payment Due;
Accordance Is Uncertain
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Finland is reported willing to pay
another semiannual installment on
her debt to the United States to-
day. But whether the United States
will accept it is uncertain.
Since June Is, when the last pay
ment was made, this country has
broken diplomatic relations with
the Firms. The United States still
considers Finland enemy territory, y
although the Firms are no longer
fighting side by side with the Ger
mans.
An official at the Swedish lega-
ton, which handles Finnish affairs
in Washington, said Finland is will
ing to use some more of her frozen
funds in this country to make the
December Is payment. This requires
Treasury approval and no one there
would comment in advance,
Evening star., 1944-12-15
4OO-PIane Attack
On Luzon Reported
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
About 400 American carrier planes,
Domei. the japanese news agency,
said, struck at Japanese installations
on Luzon Island in the Northern
Philippines today Japanese time).
The broadcast, unconfirmed by
Allied sources, said at least 100 of
the planes hit the Clark Field area
at 10 am. At least 800 other planes
ranged over other sectors of Luzon
and Visayan area.
The broadcast was recorded by the
Federal Communications Commits
sion.
Earlier the japanese radio admit
ted the American carrier strike in
the same area on Thursday Uapa-
nese time.
The raiders few from an Amer
ican task force which, the japanese
news agency claimed, had been sent
into the waters due east Of Luzor
"in desperate move to relieve the
stalemated war situation on Leyte
Island"
The Japanese dispatch contained
no reference to either counteraction
or defense by Japanese planes.
Evening star., 1944-12-15
5-Star Bill Is Signed;
I Nominated 10 Rank

President Roosevelt today signed
legislation creating the 5-star ranks
of fleet admiral of the Navy and
general of the Army and then nom-
mated three admirals and four
generals for the rank.
The naval officers are: Admiral
William D. Leahy, chief of staff to
the President; Admiral Ernest j.
King, commander in chief of the
United States Fleet, and Admiral
Chester w. Nimitz, commander in
chief of the Pacific Fleet.
Army men nominated are: Gen.
George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Allied
commander in Europe; Gen. Doug
las Macarthur, Allied commander
in the Pacific, and Gen. Henry H
Arnold, head of the Army Air Forces
The legislation creating the new
ranks provided for four fleet ad-
mirals, but the President did not fill
the fourth post.
Base pay for the new five-stai
commanders remains unchanged at
81, 900 a year, but personal money
allowances are hiked from $1,000 te
5000.
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Churchill Abandons ExiIed Poles,
Backs Soviet Demands for Areas;
9th Army Crosses German Border
Prime Minister Pleads for
PorIey Of Big 3 at Once
ToIron Out Differences
(Tert OF Churchill Speech on Page A-6)

ress
LONDON, Dec. 5-Brtan today virtually abandoned the
London Polish government with Prime Minister Churchill support
Ing reasonable the Russian territory
territory the exled regime has refused give up
Mr. Churchill confessed disappointment at delays
ng the Big Three and bespoke unity the great
lest structure of world government die in inception
Once he spoke of conditions f the great powers
Again. he mentioned "how much failure the the
greatest to together would damage all hopes
the future structure of world among these
he declared would fatally rupture this world organization
entitled territory
old Poland matter about western
frontiers
Poland Mr.. Churchill said would be compensated for it's
sacrifice of Lwow and territory the Ukraine by tracts of East
Prussia and Danzig, to be wrested from Germany.
In of the most significant Commons addresses of the
speech which drew from member the comment that the
Atlantic Charter become gho-the Prime Minister
appealed President Roosevelt Stain with
him "at the earliest possible moment"
rms of to
Apparently distraught diplomatic developments which
have raised differences the United Nations the Prime Min
disappointment that had impossible
arrange any meetings of the three great powers"
Bunty largest fought
occupy spring reported
100000 Germans already had been killed
Churchill President Roosevelt had informed
difficulty
attitude of the United been
said th President
that has DaSSn6
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Wounded Veterans
Appeal 10 District
To Purchase Bonds
Amputotion Coses ToIk
From Walter Reed to
Aid individual SoIes

Forty-eight veterans who lost
arms or legs fighting overseas
are talking to the people of
Washington today, urging them
to buy an extra bond to save the
arm or leg or life of one of their
buddies still fighting and to push
the Districts Sixth War Loan
"E" bond sales to the $30,000,-
900 quota.
Beginning at am and continu-
ing until 9 pm. the veterans are
speaking from Ward 31-the ward
for amputation cases at Walter
Reed Hospital, over radio station
WWDC.
Almost 5000 in "E" bonds had
been pledged by 1890 pm. today in
answer to the soldiers pleas.
After each mans talk he asks
his listeners to call Republic 2131
and pledge a bond Each boy was
given number, and all persons
pledging bonds at the telephone
number can credit one of the boys
with the sale, by giving his number.
At the end of the day, the boy who
has sold the most bonds will be
awarded 500 bond by WWDC.
Will Interview Ex-Ballplayer.
From 6:45 to Z pm. Tony Wake
man will interview Pvt. Walter
Piereowicz, former International
League ballplayer in a broadcast
from the ward
Typical of the broadcasting vet
Grams is Pvt. Raymond Wollschleger,
from Rochester, NJ Y, who spoke at
10 o'clock. Pvt. Wollschleger lost
his left leg at Gilbertsville, and he
told his radio audience. I'VE had
one tank and we were attacking
German machine gun nests. They
got the tank. 1 was the only one
of l6 men saved, but they got my
leg above the knee. Folks, I've seen
those bonds you buy fighting side
by side with your men overseas"
Sale of "E' bonds advanced to
SIS, 400, 900, or 64.7 per cent of the
SIC, 200, 900 quota today, while the
total sales in the drive for $94, 900 900
jumped to $114,100,000, or 1914 per
cent of quota. Total sales to in
dividuals, including "E" bonds and
bonds OF larger issue sold to indi-
viduals, are now $34, 400 900, or TAB
per cent of the SAC, ,0OO, 900 quota, and
corporation sales are up to $79, ,700,-
600, or 166 per cent Of the quota of
$48, ,000, 900.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau
will speak to the Nation on Mutual
network hook-up at 8:15 pm. to-
morrow over Station VOL, to give a
summary Of the War Finance Com
mittee program, and the progress of
the Sixth drive.
In the Nation, sales OF "E" bonds
reached $l,535, ,00O, 900, or so per
cent Of the $2,500, ,000, 900 quota.
Total individual sales to date are
$3,7e6, ,000, 900, about 76 per cent OF
the 81, ,000, ,000, 900 quota. With cor
poration sales OF So ,e72 ,000, 900, over
> $4,000 ,o0o, 900 quota. this meant 4
: esee WAR BONDS Page A-z9
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Heavy Fuel Oil Consumption
Raises Fears of HeotIess Homes
Thousands Of HousehoIders Already Out
Of Coupons Until Period z, OPA Says

ing that individual consumption of
home heating oil must be held to
last winters levels if the supply is
to last through the winter.
District OPA Director Robert K.
Thompson points out that with
many consumers thus deprived of
change and inventory coupons which
might be used as a cushion" in an
emergency. the fuel oil situation
later in the winter may be the
worse since rationing began.
Blames Overoptimism.
He blames overoptimism on the
part of many householders who
have assumed the supply of oil this
winter would be larger than in the
past. Conflicting reports during the
summer and fall have left the
wrong impression" Mr.. Thompson
stated, "and some people are in for
a letdown."
Dealers, meanwhile, are in the
Sac FTTET on pooo Al
Evening star., 1944-12-15
Plane Kills Formhond
Working Atop SiIo
BY the Associated Press.

FSsUCIaleu FTtSS.
COLLEGE PARK, Ga, Dec. Is
An Army P-38 plane killed a farm
hand working atop a silo near here
yesterday as it crashed on the farm
of T. @. Sullivan.
j. E. Mealer, 80, father of five
children, was nearly decapitated as
the plane sheared off the top of the
silo and demolished two small build
ings in its fall.
The pilot, critically injured, was
removed from the wreckage by an
Army rescue squad and taken to a
hospital at nearby Fort Mcpherson
Name of the pilot was not disclosed