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Lieut.. Hawkins
and Sister June
Coming Home

Lieut.. Clifford Hawkins, stationed
at Camp Ellis, ILL.,, and. his sister
June, now playing the role of
frankie in Carmen Jones, on Broad
way in New York, will meet in Min
neapolis, Saturday, March 4, for a
family reunion at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford W.
Hawkins, ST., 419 Colfax Ave. NJ,
and their brother, Hollis.
Lieut.. Hawkins wife, Evelyn, ex-
pecting the arrival of the stork,
could not accompany her husband
on the trip. She is living in Peoria,
ILL.,, near her husband.
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Mrs. Cora Curry
Dies at 62

Mrs. Cora Curry, S79 Albermerle,
age 81, died Wednesday, Feb. %,
at her home. Funeral services were
held Saturday, Feb. 26, at p. M,
at st. James A. M. E. church, with
Rev. B. N. Moore officiating. Inter
ment was at Oakland cemetery.
She is survived by her husband,
Leonard, sister, Mrs. Stella Rob
erts, st. Paul, and a brother, VIII
liam Brown, who came from Mil
waukee, Wis, to attend the funeral.
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Lieut.. David NJ.
Hall Sends Love

First Lieutenant David NJ. Hall,
formerly of st. Paul, sent love to
his friends in letter received this
week by Mrs. Eva "Mama" Neal,
531 st. Anthony Ave-, at whose
home he once resided.
Lieut.. Hall who was embarking
for overseas duty said he had been
in command of his company since
last November. He is the son of
David and Annie Hall, both de-
ceased His mother, Annie, was one
David and Aimee Hall, both de-
en- in this area.
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War Department Raped
for Failure to Utilize
Negro Troops in Combat
Report Horn
Named to FEPC
By President

Washington, D. C.-The Wash
ington bureau of the National Ne
gro Publishers Association reported
Tuesday that President Roosevelt
had asked Charles L. Horn Of Min
neapolis to accept membership on
the Presidents Fair Employment
Practices Committee. No confrma-
ton was forthcoming from the
White House.
The FEPC probes and reports to
President Roosevelt fragrant dis
elimination by unions and industry
against people on account of race,
creed or color.
Wednesday in Minneapolis Mr..
Horn, president of Federal Cart
ridge Corp, would not confirm or
deny the Washington rumor.
Wednesday nights Minneapolis
Star Journal carried a story from
its Washington Bureau stating the
appointment of Horn is expected
soon.
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They're i'm Navy Now!

The new recruits at the Great
Lakes, ILL.,, Naval Training Station
are Melvin Leonard Hammond, II,
2741 s. Clinton Ave-; Herman Off
Ger, 81, Minneapolis; Curtis William
Duke, II, 800 W. Central Ave., and
Earl Daniel Salazar, 1889 Hawley
Ave., st. Paul.
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Secretary Claims Negro
Troops Are Unable to
Master Modern Weapons
Roosevelt Orders Deferment Review While
StimsOn Bars Negroes from Combat
(By Harry MeAlpin, Washington Bureau ENPA)

Washington, D. ca critical situation in manpower for
the armed forces has led the President in memorandum
last Saturday to Paul McNutt of VINO and Major General
Hershey of the SS to order review of all occupaona de-
ermens and to suggest raising the nondeferrab age from
% to 26 years He ' is time strike new balance"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-03-03

E. Ruth Powell, concert and
radio artist, will be presented in
recital at Pilgrim Baptist church,
Friday, Mar. II, at 8:15 p. m.
A coloratura soprano, Miss
Powell received her musical train
ing at Northwestern University
School of Music, the American
Conservatory, the Chicago Con-
servatory of Music and many out
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New Urban
League Man

The Board of Directors of the
st. Paul Urban League announced
Wednesday the appointment of
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BIRTHDAYS

Birthday greetings in Minneapolis to :
Mrs. J. C. Virgins. 24S1 Fourth Ave. s..
March s: Mrs. w. f. Stovall. 1915 Fifth
Ave. s., March 10. In ST. Paul to: Louis
White. Jr., 727 Thomas Ave. Feb. 29 :
Brewer Lee Clark, 77e St Anthony, March
8: Mrs. Gertrude Boldly, 6O7 st. Anthony :;
Jerry Bell, March ~; Mrs. Amanda Bell,
5Sl St. Anthony Ave, March II.
VISITORS
Visitors to the Spokesman and Recorder
office were josephine Pullens. Howard
Englund, Carroll Melloy. Leonard H.
Minis, Earl Bell, r. II. Early. Mrs. Mar
jorie Campbell Misses Olive Allen, Mrs.
J. C. Virgins. Oneida Jones. George l..
Millunchiek. HiawathA Tatum. Mrs. Emma
Simms and Hardy White, Minneapolis !:
Mrs. Annie Mae Brown and Mrs. Barbara
Warren. st. Paul.
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Subscribe to q Negro newspaper
during National Negro Newspaper
Week.-Advt.
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CHARLES ANDERSON FOUND
GmTY

Charles G. Anderson, 81, 557 Rondo.
was found guilty Tuesday by Judge Carlton
Mentally Of the Ramsey County district
bench Of earnal knowledge Of q ls-year
girl.
Sentence was deferred until March 6.
1t Is reported at press time that Judge
Mentally gave Anderson q sentence In
prison up to seven years.
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DIVORCES GRANTED
IN RAMSEY

In Ramsey County district courts re-
Gently divorces were granted James r.
and DelEraeia Turner. and Harry and
Virgilee Jenkins Washington.
Norma Stokes Beauford was awarded a
divorce from Milton Beauford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
W. S. c. s. NOTES

The w. S. c. S. of the Calvary
Methodist Church met June in
the church social hall. The meeting
was led by Mrs. NJ. E. Hungerford.
the vice president, and was opened
by all singing How Firm a Foun-
dation." A moment of silent pray
er for all involved in the "Inva-
sion" followed. Mrs. Emma Wat
son then offered a prayer. Mrs. M.
E. Hungerford read the 91st Psalm.
then all sang "The Fight Is On" ]"
Mrs. Bruning read THE Presidents
Invasion Prayer"
After the devotional meeting a
reception was given for the min
lister. The table was very beautiful
with fresh flowers and the ice
cream and cake were very delic-
ious.
Mrs. Emma Bennett, Mrs. Rose
Walls, Mrs. Clara Smith. Mrs. Alice
Webb and Mrs. Lulu Webb will
serve on the refreshment commit
tee for July.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
CALVARY SUNSHINE CLASS

The regular monthly and social
meeting of the Sunshine Glass of
the Calvary Methodist Church met
last Wednesday evening with a
goodly attendance. Teacher, John
wilkins. Mrs. Nora Jefferson. pres
ident. opened and conducted the
service in her usual manner.
The hostesses for the evening
were Mrs. Ella Rogers. Mrs. Elsie
Nelte, Mrs. Alice Webb. Mrs. Sar-
ah Walls and Mrs. Jennie Cleaver.
They had a wonderful program.
Those taking part being Mrs. Sarah
Walls. Mrs. Alice Webb. Mrs. Ella
Rogers. Patsy Hall and Dawn
Cleaver, Maurice Nellie. Gilbert
wilkins. Carolyn Nelte. Irma Nc
Colley, Nina Joe Kennedy, Mrs.
Robert Kennedy and Mrs. George
Bruning. A delicious platter lun-
cheon was served. after which the
meeting adjourned. The next meet
ing will be held on July 5. at the
Playground. Remember the
date. Hour to be set later.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
Rules To Follow
In Home Canning
CcOntinusd from first Page,

b. Glass lid. rubber ring and
screw band which fit standard Ma
son jar: Fit rubber ring dipped in
hot water on glass lid, put lid on
jar, screw metal band down firm
ly tight, then give it a quarter turn
back. When processing is COM
plete, screw band tight. Next day,
when jar is cold, take off screw
band. If band sticks, cover for a
minute with a hot, damp cloth to
loosen.
C. Flat metal lid with flowed in
sealing compound, lid held in place
by a metal screw band, which fits
standard Mason jar: Put lid on jar
with sealing compound next to
glass. Screw metal band down
firmly tight. This closure is self
sealing and does not need futher
tightening when processing is COM
plete. Next day, take off screw
band.
d. Lightning type jars has rub
ber ring and glass lid held in
place by wire bail. Fit rubber
ring dipped in hot water on ledge
at top of jar, put on glass lid,
push dong wire over top of lid to
fit into groove, leave short wire up.
w hen processing is complete.
quickly push the short wire down
in place.
13. Place jars on rack in cook
er so they do not touch. In boil
ing water bath, have water one or
two inches over tops of jars. Count
time from point when water act
ually boils. In pressure cooker,
put on and fasten cover. Leave
petcock open, to 10 minutes after
steam begins to come out, then
close petcOck. Count time from
the point when the pressure is at
10 pounds. Keep pressure steady.
When time is up, slide Gamer
from heat, let pressure come to
zero. slowly open petcock, unfast-
en- and take off cover.
IA. Remove jars from water
bath or pressure cooker to a fold
ed cloth or rack. Complete the seal
of all jars except the self seal
type.
Is. Never attempt to tighten
closure when jars are cold. Never
turn jars on heads to cool.
For processing times, and other
details. a complete bulletin, Home
Canning in Delaware, is avail
able on request from the Delaware
Agricultural Extension Service.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23

guests were Mrs. Carson Ward.
Mrs. Larry Isaacs. Mrs. Remsen
Barnard. Mrs. Harvey Phillips.
Mrs. George Lindenkohl. Mrs.
Osborne Scott, Mrs. Clarence
Welch, Mrs. Spencer Willis. Miss
Thelma Jewell. Mrs. William
Burke. Mrs. Theodore Town
send, Mrs. George Vinyard, Miss
Sara Nutter, Mrs. Raymond
Masten, Miss Charlotte Ryder,
and Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr.
Last night the guests were Mrs.
James Cresson, Mrs. Brown
Thawley, Mrs. Dean Kimmel, Mrs.
Frank Grier, Mrs. Laurence Fit
chett, Mrs. Edwin Messick, Mrs.
Charles Banning, Mrs. Byron
Gibson, Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Mrs.
Rex. Thames, Mrs. Edwin Fisher
and Mrs. Harvey Phillips.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

Last month was the hottest May
in 35 years.
The First Presbyterian Sunday
school of Milford will hold its an
nual picnic the afternoon and eve
ming of Wednesday, July 10, at the
Milford Bathing Beach and Play
ground. Further details later.
The Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church will meet
with Mrs. Wilmer Lankford at their
cottage at Rehoboth on Wednesday
afternoon, June 2S, instead of June
21, as previously announced. Mrs.
DeChant will give a report on the
Synodical meeting which she at
tended at Hold College recently.
.
Circle No. of Calvary Metho-
dist Church will meet this Friday
night, June g3, at o'clock in the
social hall of the church. Please
bring or send your bank money at
this meeting. The committee is
composed of Mrs. ROsella wilkins,
Mrs. Vina Maloney. Mrs. Lulu
Haughey, Mrs. Rita Wilson. All
members are requested to be pres
ent.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23

Miss Sara Barcus is enjoying her
vacation with relatives in Upper
Darby, Pa.
U. S. Consul and Mrs. Charles H.
Heiser were in Washington, d. c.,
for the past weekend.
Mrs. George Oliver and daughter,
Maria, of Wilmington, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J..
Salevan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Edwards of
Philadelphia were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Bayard Wharton two
days this week.
Mrs. Charles Murphy is expected
home after spending the past sew
eral weeks in Portland, Oregon
with her husband, Ensign Murphy.
-
Mrs. Serena Hayes and Miss
Kathryn Wagner have gone to
Charleston. S. c.. where they will
visit Technical Sergeant Robert
Hayes, who is in the Stark Gem
eral Hospital.
Mrs. John NJ. DeChant is spend
ing the week at Hood College,
Frederick, Md. attending the Wo-
mems Synodical Missionary Socie-
ty of the Baltimore Synod of Pres
byterian Churches.
-
Colonel and Mrs. W. f. Lank with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Elton are
attending the American Legion
Convention at Rehoboth this week
end. The banquet will be held this
evening friday at the Henlopen
Hotel.
Miss f. Rae Russell, a student
nurse at the Hahnemann's Train
ing School in Philadelphia, is
spending a three weeks vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Plaford Russell and brother Pierce
of near town.
Mrs. Catherine Hochstedler.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Rogers. of Milford. arrived last
Friday in Lancaster. California,
where she Joined her husband, Cor
pOral Robert Hochstedler, who is
stationed at Camp MurOc. Califor-
mia.
Major and Mrs. James w. Can
non attended the Veterans of For
eign Wars. Department of Della
ware, convention in Wilmington
last week. remaining for the ban
quet at the Hotel DUPONT. Satur-
day evening. Mrs. Cannon was a
delegate from the Auxiliary of the
Vincent Post No. 323S of Camden.
Immediately after the election of
officers for the year. Carolyn Sci
del. the new president. honored
Mrs. Cannon by selecting her as
flag bearer of the department.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
TO DEDICATE HARRINGTON
HONOR ROLL
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now in progress. The speaker of
the afternoon will be Mayor Wal
lace WoodfOrd of Dover. There are
approximately 400 men and women
from Harrington post Office and vi
cinity on the roll. Two American
heroes have returned from combat
duty. The American Legion will
present Gold Star citations to par
ents of two men who have paid
the supreme sacrifice. Silver ci-
tations will be awarded to par
ents or next of kin of those
wounded in combat duty.
Invited guests of honor will in
clude U. S. Senators Buck and
Tunnel, Congressman Earle D.
Wiley. Governor Walter w. Ba-
con, Lieutenant-G Governor Isaac ].
MacCOllum, William X. Patton,
chairman of the Kent County Bond
Committee; Floyd W. jackson, De-
partmept Commander of the Amer
lean Legion and Delaware's own
fighting commander of the 19Sth C.
A. A. A, just returned to Della
ware after 2S months in the South
Pacific, Colonel George ]. Shultz.
The bond rally, sponsored by the
Harrington Bond Committee under
the craftsmanship of Earl Sylvester
will have a part in the program.
The honor roll committee consists
of Lewis R. Clymer, William
Humes, H. d. Williams, Fulton
representing the public,
and Fred Johnson the colored resi-
dents
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
FINAL RITES FOR DIR.
HALLETT HELD TUESDAY
CONTINUED from FIRST Pagel

Continued from First Page)
tunate in having studied under
Woodrow Wilson and his admira-
tion for the statesman never wan
ed. During his active ministry,
Rev. Hallett was deeply interested
in all affairs of the church and
served as Moderator of the New
Castle Presbytery and in various
other administrative capacities. In
every sense a Christian gentleman
his life proved him worthy to be
called a man of God.
He is survived by his widow and
son. and the following brothers and
sisters, DR.. James Hallett and DR..
William Hallett of Wilmington,
Mrs. George G. Russell and Mrs.
B. B. Vinyard of Milford. Mrs. L.
D. Shank of Dover, and Mrs. En-
ma Armstrong of Altoona. Pa.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the William A. Berry. Jr., Funeral
Home, Milford, with Rev. John NJ.
DeChant. pastor of First Presby-
terian Church. this city, officiating.
Interment in Odd Fellows ceme-
terry.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23

Anyone having scrap paper, rags,
tin cans, magazines, will please
call City Office, Milford 1873, in
stead of the Red Cross Motor
Corps Girls.
Margaret C. Pyle Rebekah Lodge
No. II will hold a card and bingo
party in the Odd Fellows Building
on Thursday evening, July 6.
Prizes and refreshments. Admis-
sion S5c.
Circle No. 2 of Calvary Church
will meet Friday, June %, at 8
o'clock in the social hall of the
church. This is bank night, so
bring or send your money at this
meeting. Also your favorite cook
ing recipe.
The Fellowship Glass will hold a
rummage sale all day Saturday.
June "a, in the building next to
Mr.. Benson's American Store, on
East Front street, opposite the Mil
ford Chronicle. Please bring your
contributions early. Notice to the
colored people: Come early! We
have good bargains.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
POCAHONTAS NOTES

At Z o'clock Monday evening 80
members of Ionic Council No. Is,
trailed to Derrickson's Restaurant
and enjoyed a delicious repast Of
corn and venison, it being our 9th
anniversary. We then trailed to
the lodge hall where a short meet
ing was called by the pocahontas
and a new member was obligated.
We are sure very proud of our
Laurel members and now with a
new one there will be five from
that town.
A social time was enjoyed by all
from start to finish. The Pocahon-
tas and her committee wish to
thank Mr.. Derrickson for the love-
ly dinner and service.
Pocahontas Cleaver is having a
very good attendance each Mon
days sleep, but how about having
80 to our meeting on next Mondays
sleep-it can be done-let's try.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Carroll Dykes gave a birth
day party Tuesday afternoon from
one to four in honor of her daugh-
ter Ginger's sixth birthday ami
versary.
Those present were Patsy Ann
Walls, Carla Mae Jester, Carol
Ann Cannon, Leona Courtney, San
dy and Gene Wilkerson, all of Mil
ford, and Ronnie and Bobbie Car
ey of Lewes; Mrs. Virden Carey
of Lewes, Mrs. James Carey and
Mrs. Ruth Cannon of Milford.
Ginger received many nice gifts.
Everyone left wishing her many
more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
Personal Happenings

Private Burton Willis and fam
lily called on Mrs. Alice Bennett
last week.
Mrs. John Tease and Mrs. A. c.
Houston are spending this week in
Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. William V. Grier
moved to their new home in Mt.
Airy. Pa, on Friday.
-
Billy Boldly is visiting his uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kunsman in Rehoboth Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bennett of
Vistel. N. Y, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert w. Bennett last Sunday.
Mrs. Bessie Spath of near Lin
coin, spent last Thursday with
Mrs.Alice Bennett in Milford Neck.
Davis L. Hudson of near Fred
erica, spent the weekend with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Hudson.
-
Mrs. Eugene Murphy and son.
Jimmie, returned home on Monday
after spending some time in Will
mington, N. C., with Mr.. Murphy.
%
Mrs. Z. NJ. Webb. who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Will
kins for the past few weeks. has
returned to her home in Pitts
burgh, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulholland
were in Princeton, ~. j., for the
past weekend with their son. Har-
ry MulhOlland, U. S. NJ. r.. who is
a student at Princeton University.
Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle and Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle were in Reho-
both over the past weekend as
guests of DR.. and Mrs. S. NJ. d.
Marshall. who are occupying their
cottage for the month.
Colonel and Mrs. w. E. Lank
attended the Department Encamp-
ment of the U. S. w. w., held at
DdlliiuOIc ldSl OdluIudy anu OuH-
day. The next Department En-
campment will be held. at Ocean
City, Md. next June.
Miss Joy Grier of Philadelphia
is spending a couple of weeks in
Milford with her grandmother,
Mrs. Harry L. Grier. Joy will leave
next Thursday for Camp Owaissa.
Pocono Pines, Pa, where she will
spend the summer.
Mrs. Paul B. Bordner and daugh-
ters. Nancy and Carolyn of Upper
Darby. Pa, are visiting Mrs. Chas.
G. Fisher and Miss Virginia Fish
er. Miss Nancy Bordner went to
Rehoboth on Sunday to be the
guest of Miss Isabel Lankford at
her home on Stockley street.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
CIRCLE MEETS

On Friday evening, June 2. Circle
No. of the Calvary Methodist
Church met at the home of Mrs.
Willard Hall. who entertained with
Mrs. Bessie Smith and Mrs. Dom
aid Donovan.
The meeting opened with all
singing Love Lifted Me-" The eve
ming topic Infant Voices" was led
by Mrs. Helen Miller, who substi-
tuted for Mrs. Robert Daniels, the
leader.
Mrs. Bessie Smith gave a very
inspiring talk on the 23rd Psalm
and Mrs. Frank Hall recited a
poem.
Later the hostesses served va
nilla ice cream topped with fresh
crushed Strawberries and cookies.
All had a very lovely evening.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
BOND DRIVE IN CITY
is WELL UNDER WAY
Icontlnued from FIRST pasel

Lieutenant Raymond A. Malloux,
Staff Sergeant James r. Grimm and
Staff Sergeant Edward S. Yevich.
members of a bombing crew, visit
ed the Milford Ordnance Company
and met the personnel chief, JOS
iah w. Boston, who conducted them
through the plant.
The employees of the plant were
so enthused by the visit of the air
heroes, that they pledged them
selves to buy $4,000 worth of
bonds during the current drive, or
the price of one of the highly ef-
fective anti-aircraft guns. that uses
the projectile for which they at
the Ordnance Company make an
essential part.
Tuesday evening the Kiwanians
at their regular weekly dinner
meeting pledged themselves to buy
$4,000 worth of "E" bonds.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
DELAWARE COLONEL
RECEIVES TWO HIGH
MILITARY AWARDS
CONTINUED from First PaGs)

kCOntlnuco lfOu ElIst Fhkcy
DUPONT; w. Floyd Jackson, COM
mander, Department of Delaware,
American Legion; Maj. Irvan
Kushner of New York. who was on
the staff of Colonel Schulz; Mrs.
Schulz, and Miss Maxine Schulz.
the parade. Those attending, who
Lieut.-Col. David b. Harrington,
HOnOred At Dinner
A dinner for Colonel Schulz was
given by former officers of the reg
iment at the Hotel DUPONT before
later participated in the program,
were: Lieut.-Col. Harry B. Van
Solver, Lieut.. Col. John w. Davis,
Maj. David Salter, Col. J. Paul
Heinel. Lieut.-Col. Victor Clark.
Maj. Ralph E. Buckalew. Mai. Will
liam CovingtOn and Capt. Frank S.
CarrOw.
Prior to the review, a concert
was given by the State Guard band
under Capt. J. Norris Robinson.
Company C, of Milford attended
the ceremonies and marched in re-
view
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
WPB GIVES o. n. TO
REBUILDING REESE THEATRE
tcOntinued from First Pasel

This new Movie Center, one of
very few in the East allowed by
WPB to be constructed, will be
under the direction of Reese B.
Harrington, who has served CEN
trail and lower Delaware and
Maryland with entertainment for
the past thirty years. Mr. Harring-
ton. will be remembered as the
Youngest Theatre Manager In
America, when at the age of ten
he took over the management of
the then Reese Opera House. 1t
was Mr.. Harrington who present
ed for the first time in Delaware,
d. w. Griffiths, BIRTH OF A
NATION. A number of so-called
first followed in sequence, such
as - intolerance, "Civilization"
The Kaiser, The Beast of Ber-
lin, THE Four Horsemen". "The
Covered Wagon" accompanied by
t e original Criterion Theare.
New York, orchestra, A special
railroad excursion was arrang
ed at the time to bring people from
all parts of Southern Delaware.
The new edifice will be modern
in every detail. employing many of
the innovations expected in the
post war era. Provisions are be-
ing made for Television and one of
the unusual features will be the
theatre within a theatre.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
Select Harrington For
Southern States Meet
Continued from First Page)

John Moore and Arthur c. Tay-
lor were named delegates and alt
ornate. respectively, to attend the
Sixth District Election meeting to
be held in October and the annual
Southern States meeting in Nov
ember. The October conference
will nominate a member as candi-
date for the place as director to
repre- sent the Sixth District. This
name will be presented to the Nov
ember meeting which will choose
a director. The incumbent is H. II.
Nuttle of Denton, who is eligible
for reelection.
Garland f. Benton of Salisbury.
a representative of Southern States
Cooperative, assisted with the
meeting which was attended by II
persons.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-23
PARDON DENIED MOULINIE

The State Board of Pardons on
Thursday denied a Communication of
sentence to Carl Joseph Moulinie.
former Coast Artillery warrant Of
ficer. who is serving IS months on
a charge of involuntary manslaugt-
ter in connection with the death of
John Worthington, a fellow war
rant officer, on November 4, 1943.