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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Remember the bingO and card
party Friday night at the New Ar
mory. for the benefit of the st.
Johns R. C. Church.
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The senior class of the Milford
High School will hold a rummage
sale on Saturday. December in
the store opposite Warren and Glib
som on South West Front street,
Milford.
There will be a Hobby Show at
the Harrington Methodist Church
on Friday, December l. at p. M.
sponsored by the Booster Class.
Refreshments served. Admission:
Adults, Csc; children, Is.
Don't forget the card and bingo
party to be held Friday night, De-
cember 1, in the New Armory. Mil
ford. Refreshments and prizes.
The party will be for the benefit
of the st. Johns r. C. Church.
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II. NJ. White, priOrities manager
of the War Production Board. will
be in the city building all day on
Thursday. December Z. and will be
glad to discuss any problems of the
War Production Board with either
or industry.
There will be card party for
the benefit of st. Johns r. c.
building fund on Friday
evening, December l, at the New
Armory. There will be
prizes and refreshments and
drawing for a 800 war bond. AL
bert Peterman is general chairman,
assisted by Mrs. Harold Barto, An
ma Mae Harrington and Father
Leonard Feagan.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
REVIVAL CONTINUES

Revival services at the Pilgrim
Holiness Church on South East
Front street, Milford, are still in
progress. and will continue until
Tuesday. December 5. each night
at 1880 o'clock. Three services on
Sunday at IL a. M. 2:15 p. m. and
z p. m. The evangelist is Rev.
Carvel Tribbitt of Greensboro, Md.
If you have never heard Rev.
Tribbitt do not miss these last
few nights.
Good preaching. music and sing
ing. You are cordially invited.
Rev. Charles W. Baker is pastor
of the church.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
May Ration Sugar
After Japs Lose
CONTINUED nom nrst pase)

1T is expected" the report said,
that the sugar supply situation
will be more critical during 1915
than in 1916. 1t is not expected
that the world shortage of sugar
will he overcome until the far
Pacific areas are liberated and
have an opportunity to rebuild and
the European beet sugar producing
industries have been rehabilitated.
To ease the supply situation for
the United Nations. the govern
ment may soon discontinue the
practice of using raw sugar from
Cuba and other Caribbean areas in
the manufacture of industrial alco-
hOl for war purposes.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
MASONS WILL ATTEND
CHURCH THIS SUNDAY
Ccontinusd from First PaEe)

Chaplain Landtroop. also IA MEM
Der of the fraternity, and a resi-
dent of the State of Texas. is well
known in Milford where he has
made many friends during his tour
of duty with the L. S. Air Forces
while stationed in Delaware. This
year he has spoken before the Mil
ford Odd Fellows, Milford Rotary
and Kiwanis Clubs. where he was
very favOrably received. On one
occasion Milford odd Fellows were
his guests at divine services at the
Dover Air Base
Worshipful Master Frank l..
Sapp requests the members of
Temple Lodge No. 9 to assemble
in the Sunday school room of Cal
vary Methodist Church at lO:45 a.
m. to enter the church in a body.
Masons, not members of Temple
Lodge, are invited and urged to
attend this service
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
WOMAN'S SOCIETY OF
CHRISTIAN SERVICE TO MEET

The monthly meeting of Avenue
Methodist WOman's Society of
Christian Service will be held on
Wednesday, December s, beginning
promptly at two-thirty. Besides
the annual election of officers, the
business meeting will be held be-
fore time for the tea that will fol-
low. Christmas aprons will be for
tor sale as well as white elephant
gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
A CORRECTION

An article appearing in our col
umns last week headed Local sWo-
men Aid With Health Clinics, -
carried the names of a group of
women acting as volunteers aides
in health clinics. Among these
names was Mrs. Harry Pack. We
have learned that this should have
been Mrs. Dave Pack.
The editors of the Chronicle
were not responsible for this err
ror as the copy was sent in from
the Division of Public Health In
formation at Dover. We are. how
ever, very glad to make this cor
rectiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Mrs. Frank E. Conlin de-
lightfully entertained a num-
ber of friends on Wednesday,
inviting them for luncheon at
one at Derrickson's and later
b going to the New Century Club
for an afternoon of bridge.
Those who are indebted to
Mrs. Conlin for a pleasant af-
ternOOn are Mrs. Herman Phil
lips, Mrs. Edwin Messick, Mrs.
T. Carlisle Collins, Mrs. E.
Roscoe Galloway, Mrs. Lester
Adkins, Mrs. /. Dolphus Short,
Mrs. John Fry. Mrs. Carlton
FOoks. Mrs. Thomas Davis,
Mrs. Harry Brakeley, Mrs. Will
liam V. Sipple, Mrs. Walter L.
Grier. Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt, Mrs.
Duane Lynn. Mrs. NJ. Haswell
Pierce. Mrs. Harry Mulholland,
Mrs. August Faix, Mrs. Wilson
Vinyard, Mrs. David Sills, Mrs.
C. ID. Holzmueller, Mrs. John
Baker, Mrs. George Cross of
RehOboth, Mrs. Laurence Fit
chett, Mrs. Philip Jacobs, Mrs.
Harry Pettyjohn, Miss Sarah
Barcus and Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend. Mrs. Conlin was
presented with two gifts at the
end of the afternoon. remem-
brances from those present.
She will remain until Sunday
as the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
Lester Adkins.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

zIl5s - PERFECT set
ting for the lovely
q wedding of Miss
Y Agnes Jean Davis,
- daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George E. Davis, and Mr..
r. Pierce Russell, son of MIR.
and Mrs. Plaford Russell, was
Avenue Methodist Church on
thanksgiving Day at two.
Palms, ferns and white chrys-
anthemums filled the chanceI
where the ring ceremony was
performed by DR.. Frank Her.
son. Mrs. Edward Hurley
played a short recital before
the wedding music. The bride,
given in marriage by her fa-
ther, wore a beautiful wedding
dress of white faille taffeta,
made with tight fitted bodice,
long sleeves, net off the should
der yoke and long full skirt
and train. She wore tiara of
orange blossoms to which the
finger tip veil was fastened.
Her bouquet was of white
chrysanthemums. Her only at
tendant as maid of honor was
Miss Rae Russell of Philadel-
phia, sister of the groom. who
was gowned in old gold silk
Jersey, sequin trimmed and
with matching head dress.
She carried yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. Mr.. Perry Ragains was
best man. The ushers includ-
ed Mr.. Cecil Davis, brother of
the bride, Mr.. Wilson Good
rick, Drother-ln-law or the
bride, Mr.. Dallas Roach of Mil
ton and Mr.. Willard Todd of
Atlantic City, uncle of the
groom. The brides mother
was attired in an afternoon
dress of dark blue and she
wore a cOrsage of white chrys-
anthemums. The grOOm's mo-
ther wore "A dress of powder
blue and her cOrsage was of
pink roses. A reception follow
cd the ceremony in the social
hall of the church after which
the young couple left for At
lantic City. They returned on
Sunday and are now at home in
RehObOth.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Congratulations are being ex-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. William ].
Reed of Milton. in honor of their
golden wedding anniversary,
which will occur on Wednesday,
December 6. They are lifelong
residents of Sussex county and still
in health and active.
Before their marriage on Decem-
ber 6, 1894, Mrs. Reed was Miss
Annie Birmingham, daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Britting-
ham. Mr.. Reed was the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Reed. The
ceIebrants have four children, Mrs.
Hulda Panuska and Edward Reed
of Milton. Mrs Lille Russell of
Milford. and Mrs. Nora Todd of At
lantic City. y. J.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
WEDDING
ROESA : JOHNSON

ROESA JOHNSON
The wedding of Miss Geraldine
Roesa of Providence, r. l.. and
John Wesley Johnson. U. S. Navy,
son of Mr. and Mrs. George l..
Johnson of Houston. took place at
Seekonk. Mass. on Friday. Novem-
Der 10. at 10 o'clock p III. by the
Rev. Charles J. Thompson.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Draper
gave a family dinner at one at
their home on Lake avenue on
Saturday and had as their
guests, Mrs. Jennie Reed.
Lieutenant-C Commander E. T.
Reed and Mrs. Reed and Arthur
Reed of Lewes, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Abrams of Queens Viii
lage, L. l., Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Draper and family of Delmar,
Mrs. Matilda Hill of Overlook
and Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Draper
of Glendale.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
UNION CHURCH
Sunday, December 3

Sunday School at 2 p. m.
The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service will meet at the church
this Friday evening, December l..
Everyone invited OF be present.
Ice cream and cake for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Friends Of Mrs. Samuel S. M.
d. Marshall are expressing
their sympathy to her in the
loss of her mother, Mrs. Charles
H. Heisler, who passing occur
red on Wednesday after an ILL
ness of several months.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Dra-
per were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dallas Culver on Saturday eve
ming at Seaford when they at
tended a dinner dance at the
Seaford Country Club.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Miss Ida Draper continued
the annual custom of having
the family in for tea on Thanks
giving Day at her home ON
Causey avenue. This lovely cell
ebratlon brings together the
large number of children.
grandchildren and great
grandchildren of the late Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper
whose custom it was to have
all gather under one roof for
tea and thanks together.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Walt Disney has designed a
certificate which will be given
to the buyer of a pin money
bond to be presented to a baby
or a small child. The border
of the certificate has pictures
of all the animated animals
created by the Disney Studio
and in very attractive colors.
These bonds and the certifica-
tion of such will make very
fine gifts for the little ones
for Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
Obituary
MUM

MUM
Mrs. Edith Sheldon Num-. age 20
years. wife of Albert E. Num-. of
Milford. died in the Milford Memoir
ial Hospital on Sunday evening.
November 26. after an illness of
two and half years. Mrs. Num-
was born May 10. 1871, in Paynes-
vile, Minnesota. and was educated
at the St. Cloud Normal School. She
taught school for IA years. moving
to Delaware in 1907. Her activities
in the community were many and
varied. until her illness. She be-
lOnged to the Avenue Methodist
Church and Sunday School, and
taught an adult class. the Fellow
ship Bible Glass. for % years. Other
organizations in which she was
member were the Grange, the Mil
ford New Century Club and the
Parent-Teacher Association. Sur
viving Mrs. Num- beside her hus-
band. are four children. Horace A.
Num- of Newark. n. j.. Mrs. Mahlan
G. Brosius of West Grove, Pa, Mrs.
Winston +. Allen of Battle Creek.
Michigan. and Captain Edith A.
Num- of the Army Nurse Corps. sta
toned in New Guinea and 10 grand
children. Funeral services were
held on Wednesday afternoon from
the Avenue Methodist Church with
DR.. Frank HersOn officiating. In
terment was made in the Odd Eel
lows cemetery, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

The ladies of Milford Grange will
give a sock social in the Grange
Hall the latter part of December.
We haven't any idea what a sock
social is but it promises to be in
teresting.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

A traditional Christmas dance
is being planned by some of
the gentlemen of Milford, re-
viving one of the lovely Gus
toms of other days and giving
real pleasure to those who at
tend. The Community Build
ing may be used and with a
good band an enjoyable eve
ming is certain. The men who
expect to sponsor the dance
will need cooperation and If
there will be pleasure for you
and yours in an evening of
dancing lend them your sup
port and the dance will be a
success.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

After more than two sand a
half years of illness, release
came to Mrs. Edith Sheldon
Num-. wife of Albert E. Num-,
on Sunday, November 26.
bringing to a close a full and
useful life. Although not
native Delawarean. Mrs. Num-
had lived in Milford long
enough to really belong to
this community for she
had been so generous with
her help and herself in many
circles. She had a definite place
in the church, in club life, in
educational programs and in.
Grange activities. The long ILL
ness kept her from continued
interest in these things but
friends did not forget her nor
her ready willingness during
the years when she was well.
Milford has again lost fine
personality.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Mrs. Bernard Shortall enter
tanned last week in honor OF
Mrs. William Cavanaugh, who
will soon be moving to Dover.
Mrs. Shortall invited her guests
for seven o'clock supper on
Tuesday, which was followed
by cards. Present were Mrs.
John Watt of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Cavanaugh's guest. Mrs.
Mabel Sichtermann, Mrs. James
L. Davis. Mrs. Joseph Pearce,
Mrs. Herman Phillips. Mrs.
Carlton Fooks, Mrs. Birda Bur-
dick, Mrs. David N. Sills, Mrs.
John Fry, Mrs. Robert Ru-
dolph and Mrs. Gene Pratt.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

OF every 500 Americans saved
in 1943. they loaned forty-four to
the government to help pay for the
war.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

John Annett. a man employed on
the erection of the new |. d. Caulk
company laboratories stepped on
nail Wednesday afternoon and in
flioted an ugly wound in his foot.
Annett's home is in Staytonsville
and he has been walking to and
from his work each day. He is al
so receiving treatment at the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

A nice place to meet your
friends for a cup of tea and
have a chat while doing so,
will be in the social hall of
Avenue Church on Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. F. Burgette
Shorts Missionary Circle is
conducting an apron sale as
well as white elephant"
market and the members are
expecting their friends to
come for tea and purchase a
gift for Christmas. ANY time
after three the members will be
ready to receive and a warm
welcome will be given to all
who attend.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
OBITUARY
HOBBS

HOBBS
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Louise
Hobbs, widow of Thomas c. Hobbs,
formerly of Bridgeville, took place
from the Hardesty Funeral Home
in Bridgeville on Wednesday afterg
noon at o'clock. Mrs. Hobbs died
last Friday afternoon, November "a,
in the Presbyterian Hospital in
Philadelphia. She is survived by
three children, Mrs. Margaret Mil
ler. Mrs. Albert Warwick of Phila-
delphia, and Sergeant Thomas c.
Hobbs, Jr.. serving in the South
Pacific: one granddaughter, Miss
Priscilla Lou Warwick; a brother.
William H. Hewes and sister. Miss
Maggie E. Hewes, both of Bridge
vile.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

J. H. Wilkerson and son with
their wives mOtored to Wilmington
on Sunday last to spend the day
with a sick aunt. and had to come
in the storm in their new buick.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
JOHNSON

Mrs. Mary Frances Johnson, wife
of James F. Johnson, died Monday,
November 27, at her home near
Coverdale's Cross Roads. In addi-
ton to her husband she is survived
by eight children, Mrs. Mae Wiley
of Georgetown. Mrs. Katie Thomas
of Graysonville, Md, Mrs. Linda
Messick of Glendore, N. j., Mrs.
Mildred McIntire of Bridgeville,
Mrs. Sallie Glow of Greensboro.
Md. Roland Johnson of Bridge
vile. Miss Lille johnson of Ken
ton. She had resided in the vicinity
where she died her entire life and
had been an invalid for the past six
years. Funeral services were held
at the st. Johnstown's Church on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with Rev. A. E. Knicely officiating.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

George H. Baynum has return
ed from Fort Wayne, Indiana,
where he has been undergoing
treatment.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
TAKEN FROM THE 1915 FILEs Ob
THE MLFORD CHRONICLE

Reverend Robert L. Hallett, has
been visiting his parents here, MIR.
and Mrs. J. w. Hallett.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Mrs. A. Donnell Marshall en-
tertained at cards Monday eve
ming. honOring Mrs. Wilfred
Wallace, house guest of Mrs.
David Wallace and Mrs. Will
liam Richards. Beside those
already named the other guests
included Mrs. John c. Truitt,
Miss Ida Draper. Mrs. Harry l..
Grier and Mrs. Robert Kessler.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

This week has marked the
wedding anniversaries of Mr..
and Mrs. S. c. Evans and Mr..
and Mrs. C. d. Abbott. The
Evans anniversary came on
Tuesday, the 44th one, and the
Abbotts celebrated one day
later for their 45th. They en-
joyed dinner together on Sun
day at the formers home and
Wednesday evening these grand
people went to Dover for din
ner at Pleasant Inn. All are
wishing continued happiness
for them.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Thieves entered the warehouse
of the steamer George Fisher
Pierce sometime between the clos
ing hour on Saturday evening and
the opening hour on Monday morn
ing. No locks were broken on the
GOOr. but a quantity of tobacco
was taken. On Monday Esquire
Cannon and Constable Vinyard
went in search of the stolen goods
and i'm their tour visited six houses
the occupants of which were sus-
pected of having been implicated in
the robbery. None of the stolen
Goods was found however.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
IIEISLER

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie
w. Heisler. widow of Charles c.
Heisler. who died at her home in
Milford on Wednesday. November
%. after a long illness. were held
last Friday afternoon in Christ
Episcopal Church. Interment was
made in the Episcopal cemetery
Mrs. Heisler fell last August and
her hip and since then
had been in failing health. She is
survived by one daughter and three
sons, Mrs. Ruth Marshall. wife of
Dr. S. NJ. ID. Marshall of Milford;
Charles Fl. Heisler, U. S. consul
in England; Allen Heisler of Drex-
ell Hill. Pa; ROLAND c. Heisler of
Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

While crossing Walnut street by
Derrickson's and Van Kinks, store
on Monday noon, Miss Elizabeth
Hammond met with what might
have been quite serious accident.
Miss Hammond upon looking up.
saw a bicycle approaching at such
a close distance, that both she and
George Maloney who was riding
the bicycle, became somewhat be
wildered and collided with sUme
force. Miss Hammond was knocked
to the payment, and Mr.. Maloney
was thrown from the bicycle. No
injuries other than the sprained
wrist of Mr.. Maloney. and a few
bruises by Miss Hammond. were
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
DICKERSON


Clarence Alfred DickersOn, age
40 years. died at his home in Mil
ton. on Monday, November 81. He
is survived by his wife. Pearl; four
sons, Howard of Norfolk, Va, Ev-
erett of Holmes, Pa; Tyler of Will
mington. and Alfred in the Navy.
somewhere in France; three
daughters. Mrs. Harold Benedict
and Mrs. Ralph Stodgner of Mil
ton, and Miss Helen Dickerson at
home: five brothers, John Dicker-
son of Glendale, Elmer and Otto
of Milton. Oscar of Lansdowne,
Pa. and Charles of Lewes. Funeral
services were held Thursday after
noon at O'Clock from the Reed
Funeral Home with the Rev. Mil
ton Elliott officiating. Interment
in Odd Fellows cemetery.
TRUITT
Mrs. Florence K. Truitt, age so
years, wife of Charles Z. Truitt,
of near Cannon, died Wednesday,
November %. at her home, where
she had resided for many years. In
addition to her husband, she is sur
vived by the following children,
Mrs. Charles L. Perry. Preston,
Md; Claud w. Truitt. Seaford;
Charles o. Truitt. Salisbury. Md;
two sisters, Mrs. Joseph E. Clark
of near American Corners, Md, and
Mrs. Roland Rogers of Laurel; one
brother, William L. Otwell of Phil
adelphia; two halflsisters, Mrs.
Mable Willin of Florida and Miss
Helen Otwell of Bridgeville. and a
half-brother, l.. B. 0twell of Cam
bridge. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from
her late home with the Rev. E. c.
Graham Of Greenwood, officiating.
Interment in the Bridgeville ceme-
terry.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01
MEREDITH

Mrs. Annie Meredith. age a
yeaTs. widow of the late Bethuel
Meredith. passed away on Saturday,
November 25. She is survived by
two daughters. Mrs. Elizabeth Col
lins of Houston. and Mrs. Elsie
Thorton of Philadelphia; also two
sons. Oscar. of Harrington. and
Clarence, of Lincoln. Funeral SER
vices were held on Tuesday after
noon at two o'clock from the Lof-
land Funeral Home in Milford. In
terment was made in the Lincoln
cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-01

Miss Burdella Davis gave
luncheon and bridge ON Mon
day in compliment to her niece
and house guest, Mrs. John G.
Evans of Cambridge, Md.
Other guests were Mrs. Harry
Grier, Mrs. James l.. Davis,
Mrs. Elmer r. Williams, Mrs.
John c. Truitt. Miss Ida Dra-
per and Mrs. Willard Pierce.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-11-24

A group of songs were beauti-
fully executed by a chorus COM
posed Of the sixth grade classes
under Miss Cora Belle Walker
and Mrs. Elmer Scott
The principal feature of the
program was a talk by Thomas
r. Wells, superintendent Of Pasca-
goula schools, whose subject was
What Kind OF a Parent Am II"
Mr.. Wells spoke of the heavy
enrolment in the city schools and
he emphasized the necessity of
close union between home and
school training He SAID that par
ents owe their children a cor
rect pattern. in other words, a
good example. Children should
be punished when il is neces-
sary,' he said. land commended
when their work deserves praise"
He remarked that he had often
heard radio commentators say
that there is nothing like a pat on
the back Ia help build character,
il its early enough, often enough.
hard enough, and low enough
Mr. Wells then gave a series of
test questions for parents to ask
themselves.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-11-24

ll06 18th street, Pasca-
goula, was graduated from the
Naval Air Technical Training
Center at Norman. Okla.
The bluejacket was graduated
from the center, November A. He
is d graduate of the Pascagoula
High school and the University
of Texas. Prior to his enlistment
he was a rigger at ingalls, ship
yard.
Captain LeatherburY Receivers
After having been i'll for thirty
days, Captain Thomas S. Leath-
erbury of Pascagoula has been
reported well enough to return
to duty on one of the islands of
the Mariannas where he is STA
toned.
Captain Leatherbury's brother,
Joseph G. Leatherbury, fireman
first class. in the United States
Coast Guard, has returned to his
post in Algiers, La, after a visit
over the weekend with his moth
er. Mrs. j. C. Leatherbury, and
other relatives.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-11-24
Christmas Party For
Their Children To
Be Given BY Club

At the meeting OF the Service
mems Wives Club at the USO
Wednesday evening Of last week
plans were formulated for a
Christmas-Eve party to be given
TO the children OF members, and
program and refreshments com
mittees were appointed to ar
range for it.
After routine business. includ-
ng approval of the contract for
the orchestra for the benefit
dance, was concluded, further
olans were completed for the en-
tertainment which will be held
December | at Fireman's hail.
COMMITTEES were appointed for
the Java Hour Sunday, Novem-
Der 20, The birthday cake will
be in charge of Mrs. Doris Pen
ton.
Beginning December 10, a
booth will be set up in the lounge
Of the USO where members of
the Navy Mothers and the Ser
vicemen's Wives clubs will be on
hand to assist servieemen and in
dustri2i workers in the wrapping
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-11-24
Former Resident Of
P~oscogoulo Loses Son
In Action In Germany

Last week friends of Mrs. M.
H. Starkweather. of Gulfport,
were grieved TO learn that her
son, Pvt. Walter f. Heiderhoff
had been killed in action in Ger
many.
Mrs. Starkweather. who is the
former Miss Maude Krebs, of
Paseagoula. was here on a visit
to her sister, Mrs. E. J. Murray,
and other relatives when the news
reached her. Word OF her hus-
bands death had first been sent
to Mrs. Heiderhoff who resides in
Austin, Texas, and by her phoned
to her husbands sister, Mrs. w. G..
Foster at Pensacola. Mrs. Foster
phoned to Mrs. Florence Spark
man in Pascagoula, who in turn
broke the news to Mrs. Stark
weather, who is her aunt.