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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
To Dedicate
Church Here
On Sunday
Services At New
Independent Churc h
Will Feature Several
Gospel Singers.

Special dedication services will
be held in the First Independent
Church on Marshall street. South
Milford, this Sunday, September "a,
at 2 p. m.
There will be special musical
and vocal numbers rendered by
well known singers from Salisbury
and Wilmington.
Another feature will be the APP
pearance of Rev. r. b. MaeCulloch
of Salisbury. who will preach the
dedication sermon. Other special
speakers will include Rev. C. w.
Taylor. who is pastor of the church
and Rev. w. T. Archer of Dagsboro.
From the special dedication SER
vice will begin a revival which will
run through until and including
Sunday. October s. Come out to
the dedication and visit these in
spirational meetings every night
and Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Kiwanians Hear
Melvin Hopkins
Kent County Attorney General
Speaks On Constitution

The Kiwanis Club of Milford at
its regular meeting on Tuesday eve
ming enjoyed a very timely and
interesting program under the di-
rection of Edwin Messick. AS a
highlight of his program. Mr.. Mes
sick presented as the guest speak
err. Melvin Hopkins. Attorney Cen
eral of Kent county. Mr.. Hopkins
spoke on the Federal Constitution
and it's protective powers of Am
erican Freedom. In his depression,
Mr.. Hopkins brought out very
plainly the background that
brought about the Federal Consti
tuition and its protective powers
of freedom.
1t was pointed out that the first
recognition in the Constitution
was to a Supreme being and the
freedom of man to worship this
Supreme being God" as he saw
fit.
Mr.. Hopkins left everyone pres
ent with a better understanding of
the Constitution and of the bill
of Rights" as laid down by the
Constitution.
1t is hoped that those who have
the responsibility of establishing
a lasting peace after the war is
won, will remember in that treatise
the Supremacy of God over man
and His power for right. The Con-
stitution has stood for that recog-
milton. The Treaty of Versailles
failed. lacking in expressing such
recognition. Is this a coincidence?
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Clarence p. Weber OF
MiddletOwn Was The
Guest Speaker At The
Annual Session.

Delaware's Odd Fellows Day was
properly observed last Monday
night by Crystal Fount Lodge, No
10, I. o. o. F.. in the temple with
an elaborate program. J. Lewis
Wright, noble grand, presided.
Clarence p Weber, a prominent
banking official of the Delaware
Trust Company of Middletown,
made the address of the evening.
reviewing the entire history of the
fraternity. George Swain of Har-
ringtOn. another guest, made ap-
propriate remarks on the signifi-
canoe of the occasion.
To renew their faith in the or
ganizatiOn every Odd Fellow pres
ent stood and repeated the Odd Fell
lows obligation. led by District
Deputy Grand Master Paris Kirby.
The entire membership present
sat down in the banquet room to a
delightfully."- prepared repast pro-
vided by the entertainment COM
mittee. headed by Jimmie Hall.
Frank Jackson and his orches-
ira furnished music for the occa-
sion.
Tonight, Friday. September %,
a delegation of Crystal Fount is
preparing to spend the evening as
the guests of Morning Star Lodge
in Smyrna.
The next meeting of Crystal
FOunt Lodge will be held on Mon
day evening. September 25.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Temple Lodge
ToOpen
This Evening
WOrshipful Master F. L.
Sapp Will Presid e
Over Stated COmmuni-
cation In The Temple.

Temple Lodge. No. 3. A. F. and
A. NJ. of Milford. will open the
1944-45 season tonight. Friday ev-
ening. September %. in the temple
on N. W. Front street. with a stat
ed communication. Frank l.. Sapp.
Worshipful Master, will preside,
opening promptly at eight o'clock.
The entire evening will be de-
voted to general business with a
social period in which old acquain-
tances will be renewed and new
ones made officers in new posi-
lions will have the entire evening
to become familiar with their new
During the evening the new wor-
shipful master is expected to out
line his plans for the season. This
promises to be a very busy year
Following a time-hOnOred custom
in Temple Lodge the wOrshipful
master extends a cordial invitation
to any Master Mason to meet with
them.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Gas Dealers Urged
To~Guard Coupons
Requirements VIII Be Denied In
Certain Cases

Gasoline dealers in Delaware are
being notified this week by the OPA
office. that they will be denied re-
placement of lost or stolen coupons
if they show lack of care in keep
ing them.
Dealers were notified they should
show the same care for the ration
ing coupons as they show for their
money"
Charles w. Hardesty, state OPA
director. explained that many deal
ers now place their coupons over
night in such places as the cash
register. desk drawers, filing cabi-
ret. cash box, wooden or metal box,
fastened to the desk or cabinet.
Leaving the coupons in the sta
ton overnight in any of the places
listed above is not a safe thing to
do and is not taking the reasonable
care required by regulations" Mr..
Hardesty asserted.
Under the regulations, Mr.. Hard
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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
State College Begins
Its 53rd Session
Larger Freshman Class Registered
Than Last Season

The 53rd session of Delaware
State College opened here on Sep
TENDER IL with a larger freshman
class than was registered for the
1894 academic year. Represent
ing the states of Delaware. Mary
land. Virginia. New Jersey. and
Texas. they have been busy all
week with freshman orientation
which included psychological tests.
receptions. round table discussions.
and other programs designed to ac-
quaint them with the problems and
issues of college life.
Registration will continue
through September % and indica-
lions art that the overall enroll
ment will exceed that of last year.
The opening exercise of the col
lege year was held on Friday with
DR.. Howard D. Gregg, president of
the college. delivering the welcome
address and presenting members of
the faculty. Saturdays program in
cluded the Christian Associations
Annual retreat and the presidents
reception to new students. Sundays
program was centered around
church services with the Reverend
Doctor J. w. Ebert, pastor of
Whatcoat NJ. E. Church. Dover, as
principal speaker.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Nazi Prisoner
Kills Another
In Argum ent
In Kitchen
Case At Georgetown
War Prisoner Camp Is
Being Investigated By
Major A. E. Flood Of
The U. S. Army.

Ore Nazi prisoner of war struck
and killed another in a fight at the
Prisoner of War Camp at George
town last Friday night.
Anton Haecher, German prisoner.
was killed instantly when struck
by Helmutz RAM. another prisoner,
mess sergeant at the camp.
The two men became involved in
an argument and during the dis
pute RAM raised both his hands
and brought them flat against both
ears of Haecher The latter fell to
the ground and it was found later
he had died of a conclusion of the
brain.
The Army is conducting an in
vestigation. Major Arthur E. Flood,
intelligence officer, District No. s,
Fort DUPONT, is On the scene. He
declined to comment.
The cause of the argument be-
tween the two prisoners of war was
not disclosed.
Haecher, according to reports
this morning, protested the quality
of the food loudly in RAMS pre-
sence. An argument ensued and
Haecher is said to have grabbed
up a plate and thrown it in RAMS
The plate broke, pieces
falling about RAM.
RAM then rushed at Haecher and
the men exchanged violent blows.
RAM violently clapped Haecher on
both ears with his hands simultan-
eously. Haecher collapsed immed-
lately.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Nine Women Jurors
Are Drawn In Kent
Six Are Selected For Regular
Panel; Three On Special

Nine women are on the panel of
Jurors drawn for the October term
of the Kent County courts by Jury
commissioners Walker l.. Mifflin
and Wilbur f.. Jacobs.
Six of the women are on the re-
Gular panel of petit jurors and the
remaining three are on the panel
of special jurors for service at the
Court of Oyer and Terminer The
October term of court will convene
in Dover October 16
The list of petit jurors follows:
First district. Mrs. Mary George,
William T. Doughten. Mrs. Flor
ence r. Ford. and Ernest Blendt.
Second, Raymond Hail. Sr..
Charles B. Conner, Foster Jones,
and Wallace Handy.
Third. John Roth, Oscar Plea
santon. William A. Byler. and
Ethel A. Weigel.
Fourth. William Sapp, William
NJ. Ford. Presley Rash. and Fred VI.
Williams.
Fifth. William d. Denney. J. Mer-
rift Hurd. Nelson J. Forney, and
Mrs. Dorothy Bell.
Sixth, Ira Killen. Elva S. Dill.
George Fl. McNatt. and Ernest
Longfellow.
Seventh, Lester Clark. Philip
jenkins. and Clement Bason.
Eighth. Fred Rentz. Joseph c.
GerOw. and Bradley Gier.
Ninth. Preston Hobbs. Lawrence
Porter, and Roland Ellers.
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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Barratt's Chapel
Anniversary Sunday
Special Program Begin
ming At Two P. M.
Has Been Arranged;
Rev. F. M. VOlk Of
Wilmington To Speak.

Plans have been completed for
the 164th anniversary of Barratt's
Chapel "The Cradle of Methodism'
in America, this coming Sunday,
September "a, at 2 p. m. The
church is located on the dupont
Highway, one mile north of Fred
erica. Visitors are expected from
many states.
Rev. Frank M. Volk, of Whining
ton. will deliver the sermon. Other
speakers will include the pastor
of the charge, Rev. H. Norman
Nicklas, the Rev. David Wood of
Frederica, and Rev. Benjamin C.
Warren of RehobOth. Rev. War
rem. now in his eighties. delivered
his first sermon in the chapel over
sixty years ago.
The complete program follows:
Rev. H. Norman Nicklas, minis
ter.
Mrs. Mabel White, organist.
Call to worship.
Hymn, 20 For a Thousand Ton
CUES to Sing" congregation.
Confession of Faith Apostles
Creed).
Prayer, Rev. David Wood.
Vocal solo, Mrs. J. E. Rubel.
Scripture Lesson.
Offering.
Hymn, Come. Thou Almighty
King" congregation.
Sermon. Rev. Frank NJ. Volk.
Hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" congregation.
Benediction, Rev. Benjamin c.
Warren. of RehOboth.
Doxology.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
EH Youths Aiding
Fire Prevention Week
Hope To Reduce Annual
Loss OF 5000 Lives, $780,
100000 In Property

Fourth Club boys and girls are
Prevention Week, October 8-14, to
help reduce the annual loss of 81
500 lives and $10O,000,000 worth of
property in fires on American
farms. More than IS percent of
these fires were preventable, ac-
cording to authorities.
Many of the rural youth in this
state are enrolled in the Mennen 4
H Farm Safety Activity. one OBJ
jective of which is to have partici-
pants check and remove fire ha-
yards on their own and neighboring
farms. During Fire Prevention
Week, the Alters may make an
end of the year survey to help
eliminate every possible hazard as
a protection to farm families and
properties. Meritorious work in
this activity will be recognized on
county. state, sectional, and nation
al levels with medals, War Bonds,
National All Club Congress trips,
and 5000 college scholarships, re-
spectively. A plaque also will be
presented to the county reporting
the most outstanding All farm
safety program in 1914.
Fire prevention experts report
that usual causes of farm fires are
defective heating and electrical
equipment, chimney or brush
sparks falling on inflammabIe
roofs, spontaneous combustion of
hay, carelessness in smoking and
in use of matches, and improper
storage of gasoline and kerosene.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
War Fund Chairmen
Named For Sussex
Mayor Edward G.. Evans Is Select
ed To Head Drive Here

Chairmen for the Sussex County
United War Fund Drive were nam
ed at meeting last Friday night
in the HenlOpen Hotel. Rehoboth.
Harold Purnell. chairman of Sus-
sex county, announced the chair
men for the following districts:
Seaford, including Blades and
Reliance-Carl Brown. and C. c..
Moore. cp-chairmen, for the du-
Pont Nylon Plant; Milford, includ-
ing Lincoln and Edward
C. Evans; Laurel, including Beth
el-Dr. w. f. Prettyman; Delmar-
Harlan Tull; Rehoboth-John C.
Williams; Millsboro-Edwin C. Ry-
an: Georgetown-J. T. Carey: Har-
beson-Mrs. A. II. Smith; Lewes.
including Nassau-Joseph Marshall
and co-chairman, Mrs. Hannah
Norris; Frankford-Burton Can
non. Jr.; Millsboro-Harry Carey;
Dagsboro-J. C. McGee; Millville.
Ocean View and Bethany
Beach-Thomas E. Hickman; Rox-
ana, including Williamsville-
Johnson; Greenwood
r. V. Mai. and Bridgeville-Wil-
liam E. Ferguson.
w. C. Pratt was named chairman
for the processing plants in the
area. and w. Henderson was named
rural chairman to contact farm
ers.
DR.. II. v. Holloway, state director
of education. was appointed to
name school supervisors in the
area.
John G. Leach. vice chairman of
the Delaware United War Fund
Drive, and r. G. Hackett. state
attended the meeting.
Clark Hill and Mrs. Norris, mem
bers of the board of directors. at
Tended the meeting as board MEM |
bers.
The Sussex county quota is $751;
s1S.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Peril Of Defective
Autos Is GrOWing
One-fifth OF Machines In
Fatal Accidents Are
Faulty

The startling increase" in the
number of defective motor vehicles
involved in accidents shows the
need for return of state motor We
hicle inspection as soon as condi-
tions permit, Superintendent Paul
W. Haviland of the Delaware State
Police said this week.
OF every 100 accidents on the
state highways in the first seven
months of this year. is of the
motor vehicles have been found de-
fective and in the case of fatal ac-
cidents. 20 motor vehicles have
been found defective.
In contrast, for the entire year
of 1871, not more than four auto
mobiles in each 100 accidents were
found defective and only IL auto
mobiles out of each loo in the case
of fatal accidents.
Study of traffic statistics of this
year. up to the end of July show
involved in all accidents on state
highways were defective and 1876
per cent in fatal accidents were de-
fective.
For the entire year of 1941 only
90 per cent of the motor vehicles
in all accidents were defective and
only 7.8 of the vehicles in fatal ac-
cidents were defective.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Certified Seed Service
Now Offered Farmers
Is Voluntary Program Maintained
And Controlled BY Farmers

Delaware farmers who are inter-
ested in producing wheat. barley.
or rye for sale as seed are urged to
take advantage of a new service
Just announced.
Good seed is the foundation of a
good crop, and purchasing certi-
fled seed is one of the best ways to
be sure of getting good seed. ac-
cording to c, E. Phillips. agrOno-
mist for the Delaware Agricultu-
raj Extension Service. Certified
seed is seed of recommended varie-
ties which has been field and bin
inspected by a disinterested agency
and certified as to purity. quality.
and suitability in accordance with
established standards.
Seed certification service on
wheat. barley. and rye is now avail
able to Delaware farmers. II is a
voluntary service maintained and
by farmers through the
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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Evangelism School
Attracted Many
20 Attended Sessions Held At Wes-
ley Junior College In Dover

The School of Evangelism of the
Peninsula Conference. conducted in
Wesley Junior College. Dover. Sep
TENDER IL to Is, was attended by rs
persons. The instructors were DIR.
Harry Denman, executive secretary
of the General Board of Evangel-
ism, Nashville Tenn, who taught
the seminar each morning, Meth
DDS of Evangelism; Rev. John
Baxter. rural secretary of Central
Pennsylvania Conference. gradu-
ate of Union and Boston Universe
ties, taught the art of making sur
veys. map making for the local
parish; DIR. Ray Jordan. pastor Of
the First Methodist Church, Char
lotte. N. c.. membership over 5000.
taught the seminar, 1.-The Evange-
listic Message" DR.. Jordan is not
only an outstanding preacher, but
he also is author of several books,
the last ones title being 1--WE Be-
lieve." DR.. Jordan is trustee of sew
eral colleges and universities, mem
Der of General Board of Education
and has Travelled in Europe extern
sively. His name was among those
proposed for bishop in the last
Southeastern Jurisdiction.
During the school twenty gospel
teams were sent to churches as far
north as Richardson Park and as
far south as Centenary Church. of
Laurel. other phases of the field
work consisted of conducting street
preaching services. services in jail
and vacation Bible schools. One
church which has been closed for
several years will reopen as the
result of the efforts of one gospel
team. The school voted unanimous
ly for the Peninsula Board of Evan
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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Anderson TimmOnS
Wins CGptGincy
Former Glendale Youth
Says Athletic Expert
ence Proves Helpful

His experiences in handling peO-
pie as athletic director and coach
at the Marshallton Consolidated
School have been invaluable to
Captain Anderson TimmOns, 26, son
of Mrs. Anna TimmOns of Ellen
dale. who is squadron adjutant of
a Liberator bombardment group
with the Fifteenth Air Force in
Italy. Recently promoted to his
present rank, Captain TimmOns
handles the bulk of both human
and paperwork between his squad
ron and Group headquarters.
"A squadron adjutant is little
of everything" said the Delaware
officer in an interview with an
Army correspondent. "Of course
the matter of handling the squad
ron payroll and doing out the lire
the last day of each month comes
under the heading of high finance.
1.-THE Italian labor on this hill
has me talking nine different
kinds of pidgin English but I've
gotten so l talk more with my
hands around them.
"Then there's promotions, the
enlisted mems mess, MIA (missing
in action) reports on the crews,
of all squadron re-
cords. correspondence. 1t all comes
under administration. The job has
it's headaches, plenty of them but
it has its laugh too"
Captain Timmons entered the
Army in August 1941 and was COM
in October 1912. He is
a graduate of Milford High School
and of Temple University. Overseas
since March. Captain Timmons has
been authorized the European
North African Middle East Ribbon
with one battle star.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Is Heavily
Damaged By Storm
Hurricane Like Gale
Damaged Houses And
Wrecked Scores Of
Trees In City Thurs
day Of Last Week.

Trees uprooted by the gale that
swept Milford and the lower part
of Delaware last Thursday after
noon carried down with them cleo
trio light wires and as a result
part of the city was in darkness
most of the night. The gale was at
its worst about 4 o'clock and prac-
tically the entire population turn
ed out later in the evening to help
clear the streets of the debris that
Uttered every section of the city.
The hospital was supplied with
current at $40 in the evening when
that circuit was repaired. Homes
in the hospital area also received
current at that time. Other con-
sumers were supplied with current
as fast as repairs could be made.
At the home of Howard Hudson
on Church avenue in North Milford
tree in the yard fell on the house.
a semi-bungalow. The roof was
crushed and part of the side of the
house was torn out. No one was
injured.
On the same street a big tree fell
and blocked traffic until it was cut
away. At the Witt Apartments on
North West Front street part of the
tin roof was torn off. At Silverhill
several large trees were broken off
or uprooted. Some of them were
200 years old. The property is
owned by George H. Draper. Jr..
and tenanted by Edward Walls. The
storm also blew down the garage
of Perry Ragains. ]
At the worst of the storm the
sewers were inadequate to carry
off the water and as a consequence
streets in all parts of the city were
flooded. The water in some places
was IA inches deep.
A portion of the memorial to
the soldier dead which was erected
in Plaza Square was blown down
and the wind carried it across the
street and dropped it in the yard
at the home of the late Wilson Vim
yard, former mayor of Milford.
Auxiliary police and firemen were
called into service and they pa
trolled the streets to warn pedes-
TRANS and motorists of danger
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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Robert Kern
is Reported.
MISSING e; Dave
.Hugg Wounded.
Milford Youth Was On
iii Fated Warrington;
Private First Class Da-
vid S. Hugg Was Hurt
! IN Southern France.

Mrs. Maude Stayton Kern OF
Milford, received work this week
from the Navy Department, that
her son. Robert Gustave Kern, age
10 years, is missing at sea. Young
Kern was on the S. S. Warrington,
which was lost in the hurricane
last week.
The telegram. received by Mrs.
Kern, stated in part: "The Navy
Department deeply regrets to in
form you that your son, Robert
Gustave Kern, fireman first class
We, is missing at sea In the per-
Torrance of his duty and in the
service of hiss country. Signed:
Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief
of Naval Personnel"
Another brother, Donald, is also
in the Navy. Other brothers and
sisters are Eleanor, Norman,
Charles, Patsy and Janet. His ia
Their passed away July 80, 1871.
Mrs. David S. Hugg of South
Walnut street. Milford, has receiv-
ed word from her husband, Pfc.
Hugg that he was wounded in
Southern France by shrapnel and
is being treated at a hospital in
that area for blood poisoning. He
is being treated with the new won
der drug Pencillin, and stated he
was getting along fine, and has
been awarded the expert infantry
badge.
Pfc. Hugg, a prominent sports
writer and insurance man before
Joining the Army, has one son,
David, Jr., and was a member OF
the State Guard attached to the
medical detail of Company c.
Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Infant And Child Care Important
Part Of Boards Nursing Program

year as the various services in this
field totalled 1883 visits. as COM
pared to 1898 visits made by the
nurses in relation to communicable
disease.
Helping mothers to keep Della
wares babies we'll has been the OBJ
ject of $3.50 infant visits while
visits to pre-school children in the
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Milford chronicle., 1944-09-22
Kent Firemen Odd Fellows
Met At Smyrna Day Observed
Last Thursday Monday Night
Fifty Were Present For
165th Meeting Held In
Fire House In Kent
County Town.

Moving up the meeting night of
the Kent county firemen for the
165th meeting, which was held in
Smyrna fire house last Thursday
night, drew a small crowd, with
three of the companies in the coun-
ty not represented. some of the
officers were also absent. Probably
about fifty were present. Mr.. Jones
pinch hitting for the president of
Citizens Hose Company, welcomed
the delegates to his city. Vice Pres
ident Harry c. Tee responded to
the welcoming remarks. President
w. W. Pettyjohn and his side kick,
Secretary John NJ. Roe attended
recent meeting of the fire company
at Marydel when the firemen were
hOnored for having completed a
course in fire school training. Need
less to say the Delaware men still
lived up to their reputation at the
banquet table according to Petty
john. The county association de-
cided to purchase one copy of the
map covering all the fire districts
in Kent county. The coming COM
mittee passed out maps to the COM
pany representatives and then were
instructed to contact a Autograph
company in Wilmington to secure
prices on blowing up the present
map to size about three times
larger. The president said he would
secure flowers for Chief John III.
of the Fort Miles Fire
Company, who is seriously i'll at
his home in CheswOld. The associ-
alton will again sponsor a county
wide essay contest on fire proven
ton. with the same cash prizes as
in previous years. Fire prevention
week is October to IA. A copy of
uniform rules are being given the
heads of all schools for guidance
in listing possible contestants.