Milford chronicle., 1944-07-21
MILLsBORO


Sergeant Ronald Brittingham,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e.
Brittingham, who live near town,
has been stationed in England for
about two years and recently was
married. For the benefit of many
Of his friends who receive this pa
per and are far from home the ac-
count Of the wedding is being pub
lished:
"A pretty wedding took place at
st. David's Church, Exeter, Eng
land, on Thursday, May 4. The
bride was Miss Catherine Milne,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Aitken
Milne, Of Eskside, Musselburgh,
Scotland, and the bridegroom, Ser
geant Ronald T. Brittingham, U. S.
Army, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
e. Brittingham of Millsboro, Della
ware, U. S. A. Given away by
her father, the bride wore a beau
tiful white satin gown with flowing
skirt, long sleeves and high neck
line. Her net veil was held in place
with head dress of orange bios
SONS and she carried a bouquet of
pink carnations and lily of the
valley. She was attended by Miss
Janetta Mclaughlin, as brides
maid, wearing a dress of pale pink
lace over satin. She wore a floral
head dress of shoulder length veil
and carried a bouquet of red tul-
ips. Mr.. Moss, U. S. Army, was
best man. Both bridegroom and
best man wore uniforms. A recep-
ton was held at the Windsor Ho-
tel and the guests were received !
by Mrs. Milne, the brides mother,
attired in a dark dress, embroid-
cred in blue, black hat with veil
and wearing a spray of pink car
nations and fox fur. On leaving, !
the bride chose for her ensemble
a maroon two-piece suit, an off
white coat; maroon hat and match
ing accessories. Among the many
presents received was a handsome
check from the officers and men Of
the bridegroom's company"
Mrs. Lillian Lynch is spending
her vacation with her husband,
Pfc. Reginald Lynch at Camp Jack
son, S. C.
Mrs. Layton Thoroughbred un-
derwent a major operation in the
Memorial Hospital last
week and her condition is pro-
gressing satisfactorily.
Orref Ellingsworth, George Dom
away and John Lee Donaway, are
among the boys in training who
are at home with their families.
Private Elton Godfrey is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Godfrey for two weeks.
Mrs. Katherine Washburn who
recently sold her home to Mrs.
Ollie James, has bought the prop
erty owned by H. P. White on
Norris street. Until Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubert ]. Stedman, who are oc-
cupying the house, can make ar
to move, Mrs. Wash
burn is living in an apartment
with Mrs. Maude Hammond in
Georgetown.
Mrs. Elsie Lingo has been Sc
1erely i'll but is somewhat imprOv-
I'd.
Her sisters, Mrs. Ida Wheatley
)f Seaford and Mrs. Fannie Lynch
If Roxana, have been with her.
Pfc. Reese White of Camp Clai-
bourne, Louisiana, is at home for
/ furlough. S
, Mrs. ]. p. King is in the Pen &
nsula General Hospital in Sails
Jury, being treated for injuries she
eceived when she was thrown vio-
emily from their automobile when :
t hit a truck. i;
Monroe Quillen of Philadelphia
pent a few days with his sister,
Irs. Sallie @. Ellis, who went
ome with him when he returned.
frs. Ellis also visited Mr.. and
Irs. G. v. Anderson at Lans-
owne.
Mrs. H. B. Mitchell is spending
part of this week with her son,
harles H. Mitchell at the Finney
eneral Hospital in Thomasville, (
eorgia. S
On a report of the total bond
ales for the different towns in :
ussex county a correction should
e made in regard to the sales of
Onds in Millsboro. Edward b. Col {
nS, chairman of the War Finance =
ommittee of that town reports =
lat the total sales from June IL 5
July s amounted to $226,127.5O
stead of $154,2O2.50. Mr.. Collins :
rs made a remarkable record in
1 the War Bond Drives in Mills
)ro and it is with pride that we 4
port his total sales for that town.
rom the quota given the county. Z
1907 500. the figures given out
ON Wilmington, received from
e Federal Reserve Bank is total
les to July 10, $2,252.OO4.OO. This
splendid report from the
'unty and shows the many hours
hard work the patriotic chair }
en- have given. All are to be con-