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Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange officers were in
stalled ON Saturday evening by
Worthy State Master and his staff.
The installing was done in a very
creditable manner
A goodly number Of patrons and
friends enjoyed the delicious COW
cred dish supper that preceded the
evening meeting.
Remarks by several state and
past state officers and visitors.
II. r. Lemex and H. r. Moore
were unable to be with us due to
illness.
January Varieties and Culture
OF White Potatoes. Please bring 10
potatoes Of each variety to exhibit.
The film, Soldier Of the Soil"
will, be shown by Mr. Calls.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
FLAMING TREE SETS
LEWES COTTAGE AFIRE

Lewes and Rehoboth Beach fire
companies saved the Lewes Beach
cottage of Mr.. and Mrs. l. ID. Short
last Saturday when a Christmas
tree in the living room caught fire,
presumably from electric wiring,
firemen believe. and shot Il pin
flames TO the ceiling.
The damage was confined to the
living room around the large tree.
Furniture from the room was re-
moved. some of it badly scorched.
Bought two years ago by the
Shorts, who are residents of
Georgetown. the cottage was being
occupied over the holidays by the
couple and their three children.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
GOSPEL SINGERS
AT DOVER CHURCH

The Graham Sisters" gospel
radio artists of Philadelphia. will
be the guest singers at the worship
hour in the Wesley Methodist
Church. Dover. next Sunday even
ing at T:30. Allan Sampson, or
ganist at the Friendly Church, and
assistant organist at the Messiah
Friendly Tabernacle, Philadelphia
of which DR.. Ross Stover is pastor.
will be their accompanist The
public is cordially invited TO the
service.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
OBITUARY
MONROE

Raymond Allison Monroe. age SS
years. passed away at his parents
home in Milford on Wednesday NOR
ming. January 3. Funeral services
will be held at the Hickman Fune-
raj Home in Millsboro, this Fri
day. afternoon at O'Clock, with
interment in the Mechanic ceme-
terry. MillsborO. He is survived by
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Monroe and one brother, Paul Mon
roe of Milford.
REED
Wilbur X. Reed. aged SO years,
son of the late Somerset and Annie
Martin Reed, passed away at the
residence of his sister in Milton on
Wednesday. December 10. after an
illness of few weeks. Besides his
sister, Mrs. Luther Shockley, Mr..
Reed is survived by two brothers.
John and Lloyd Reed, both residing
in Milton. Funeral services were
held at the Wilson funeral home in
Milton on Sunday. January 2. and
interment was made in the Beaver
Dam Cemetery. at HarDeson. rev.
Jasper Jones of Milton officiated.
LYNCH
Theodoshia Watson Lynch. for
merly of Cedar Neck. died at Della
ware State Hospital Tuesday. Dec.
2S. after a long illness. Funeral
services were held at the Reed fu-
neral home. in Milton. Friday after
noon in charge of Rev. Baker. pas
tor of Milford Pilgrim Holiness
Church. Interment in the Odd Fell
lows Cemetery. Milford. She is sur
vived by daughter. Marv; three sis
ters, Mrs. Willard Potter and Mrs.
Vernon Benson of Milford. and Mrs.
Ollie Collins Higman of Lincoln;
three brothers. William and Aaron,
of Norwood, Pa, and Harvey, of
Cedar Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr., and Mrs. George E. Davis an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Jean Davis to r.
Pierce Russell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Plaford Russell Miss Davis is a
graduate of the Milford High
School and is now associated with
the DUPONT Company at Seaford.
Mr.. Russell is a graduate of the
Milton High School and is now
employed by Leroy Murray, con-
tractor at Milton. No date has been
set for the wedding.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
WEDDINGS
NEWTON = AIKEN

Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Newton. of
Bridgeville, announce the mar
riage of their daughter. Miss E.
Virginia Newton. to Clement F.
Aiken, son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. F.
Aiken, also of Bridgeville. The
wedding took place on Christmas
Day at the Bridgeville Methodist
Church parsonage. the Rev. Mr..
Winbrow performing the ceremony.
The ceremony took place in the
presence of the immediate families
and a few friends. They were at
tended by Miss Ann Newton. sister
of the bride, and Wayne B. Aiken.
brother of the groom. Both are
graduates of the Bridgeville High
{ School. The bride is employed by
the Bridgeville branch of the Bal
timOre Trust Company. They will
reside near Bridgeville where Mr..
Aiken is engaged in farming.
HUDSON HOBBS
John Roach Hobbs. son of
Charles Hobbs of Milford and Miss
Mary Helen Hudson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson of
Georgetown, were married Decem
ber 4, at 5 o'clock p. m. by Rev
NJ Eugene HungerfOrd. pastor of
Calvary Methodist Church. They
were married in the parsonage. and
their attendants were Miss Marian
Hudson. sister of the bride. and
Mrs Robert G. Hobbs. the brides
aunt.
WILLIAMS TUCKER
Miss Grace Louise Williams.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James f.
Williams of Glendale, and Robert
Leon Tucker. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer E. Tucker of Bridgeville.
were married at st. Johns Meth
odist parsonage at Seaford on Sun
day. January 2, by the Rev. Sidney
B. Bradley. The couple was accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood
Tucker of Bridgeville.
DICKERSON KIRBY
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. DickersOn of
Milford announce the marriage of
their daughter. Miss Pearl Dicker-
son, to Vinal Kirby. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paris C. Kirby. of Milford.
The ceremony was performed by /
the Rev. Joseph S. Kinks on Thurs
day. December 23. Attendants were
Mrs. Vivian Stryker and Sergeant
Ray Witzarreck. /
ADAMS WINGATE Z
Miss Jeannett Adams of George /
town and Warren Wingate of Days
boro were married at the parson- 4
age Of Bethel Methodist Church in ,
Dagsboro by the Rev. Z. L. Ben /
nett on Friday evening, December
81 The attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Quillen. Mr.. and Mrs,
Wingate will live near Dagsboro.
ATKINSON DONAWAY
Miss Margaurie b. Atkinson.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.
of Blades. and Ralph T.
Donaway, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie B. Donaway, of Millsboro.
were married at Blades on Monday
night by the Rev. Charles P. But
ler, pastor of Gregg Methodist
that town. {
CALHOUN KERSEY
Miss Ruth Calhoun, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward W. Calhoun. of
Dagsboro. and Lee S. Kersey. Jr..
son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Kersey.
If SwainsborO. Ga. were married
IN Christmas Eve. December "a, at
Oagsboro, by the Rev Elmer l..
Mr.. Kersey is in the arm
ID forces.
ELLIOTT CLENDANIEL
Miss Kathryn NJ Elliott. of Sea-
ord, and Richard M. Clendaniel.
II Lincoln City, were married ON
christmas Eve afternoon at three
,'elock in Milford by the Rev. NJ. /;
eugene Hungerford. pastor of Call
'ary Methodist Church. II
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
CHILDREN'S BEACH
HOUSE CHATTER

In spite of the stormy weathe
we are having a grand time inside
The girls enjoy themselves play
ing with their lovely sets OF dishes
dolls and baby carriages, and max
ing various articles out of boxes o
cOlorful beads they received fol
Christmas. The boys spend mos
of their time mOlding various ami
mails and coloring them. In fact
the cOunselOrs have regular men
ageries in their rooms. We begar
school by writing our thank k-you'
letters.
We appreciated thoroughly a Wis
it from Rev. Rightmyer Mrs. Right
myer and Tommy They were here
for Charlotte's birthday celebra-
tiOn on Wednesday of last week.
Again the storm is cutting away
our bank. 1t has only short space
to go before it will reach our bath
houses
Christmas really began at the
Beach House the afternoon of
Christmas Eve. when we started
decorating inside with greens,
scenes of the holiday season. and
paper decorations made by us in
school. The tree had been put up
the day before. In the evening
we were directed to get into our
bathrobes and bedroom slippers.
Then We went out with our big
red Christmas stockings to hang
up in the living room. We sang
carols around the fireplace for a
little while and returned to the
dOrmitories. 1t was possibly half
hour before Santa made the
rounds. He visited the dOrmitor-
les presenting TO each of us an
orange and apple. We were then
to go to sleep. and some
of us did. However. the four older
boys accompanied the counselors
to midnight services.
Christmas morning We. especial
ly little David. had big eyes when
we all entered the living room to-
gether and saw the lovely big tree
and all the gifts piled up. We re-
ceived the filled stockings first.
They had the cutest miniatures in
them. besides many useful articles.
BY the time all the gifts had been
il was 900 o'clock. and
was ready Again. we
were surprised. for the table was
81 attractive in red with big Santa
Clauses laid on the red. pOin-
settia in the center and Angel,
Santa Claus. and red and green
tree candles The usual turkey din
ner was not served until after
two. and We did not have to take
a nap. We had a busy day and were
ready to go to sleep at seven.
Our guests were three former
Mrs. Palmer with her
little daughter Carlo Anne. Miss
Russell. and Miss Brewer; our
Mr. and Mrs. Schisler
and young son Bruce. Parents Wis
ting over the weekend were the
'ather. sister and brother of Da-
lid. Charlotte's and Vincents fa-
her and uncle, Harvey's folks, and
lean and Claire's folks.
The little children attended the
Christmas party at St. Peters par
sh house Monday afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
HEAD OF STATE MASONS
WILL VISIT MILFORD
CONTINUED from Pirst Page,

The reception committee. COM
posed of NJ Haswell Pierce of Mil
ford; W. w. Sharp of Harrington,
and Earl X. Williams of Milford,
will receive and welcome the guests
on their arrival at the temple on
North West Front street.
The refreshment committee. COM
posed of Past Master Eugene
Sharp. Senior Deacon Edward AZ
field and Major James W. Cannon.
has arranged to serve buffet sup
per at the close of the communi-
cation.
Fred S. Bailey. worshipful mas
ter and the officers of Temple
Lodge extend a cordial invitation
to any Master Masons in this vi
cinity to attend and enjoy the eve
ming with them.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
SUNSHINE. CLASS

Sunshine Glass of Calvary Meth
odist Church will meet in the social
hall of the church on Wednesday
evening. January -, at p. m.
The president, Miss Alice Brown,
and teacher of the class. John Viii
kins. will be glad to see you. We
are anticipating a goodly attend
ance
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
Shawnee Club News

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
tion Club will meet at the home OF
Mrs. w. Truitt Webb on Friday,
January IA, beginning at 10:30. A
covered dish luncheon will be SER
we'd at noon. Don't forget to bring
a plate. cup. silverware and COW
cred dish. If you have card table,
please bring it.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

Congratulations this week go
to Mr.. and Mrs. Horace G. Tro-
pea who will be celebrating
their twenty-fifth wedding an
niversary tomorrow when they
entertain at their home ON
South Walnut street.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
BROTHERHOOD CLASS

On Tuesday evening, January IL,
at o'clock the Brotherhood class
of Calvary Methodist Church will
hold their business meeting and
entertainment besides refreshments.
Mrs. Smith urges all members to
be present.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Lord of 1873
North Washington street, Milford.
are receiving congratulations upon
the birth of a daughter, Merle
Maxine, born January l, 1914.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
RETAILERS MIST FILE
APPLICATION FOR TOKENS

All retailers are requested TO file
with banks. an application for
supply OF tokens. The date for FL
ing these applications has been ex-
tended to January 8, 1914.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

Mrs. William C. Smith will
entertain the members of the
Friday Bridge Club today at
her home on Kings Highway.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

Harry Mulholland, who suf-
fered a broken forearm several
weeks ago during some war
activity practice. was dis
charge from the Marine Hospi-
tai last week and is now back
at his studies at Princeton.
While still incapacitated by not
being able to use his arm for
everything, he is happy to be
going on with his work.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

Milford New Century Club
went to the complimentary
matinee at the invitation of
Manager Edward C. Evans.
This appreciated courtesy has
been extended to Mrs. G. Mar
shall Townsend, chairman of
motion pictures for a number
of years and the members en-
joy the afternoon together. 1t
was a fine afternoon to be in
doors and to count the bless
ings of shelter and warmth for
it was no day to be outside.
The picture, a comedy starring
Red Shelton afforded many a
laugh, and the members were
grateful for the entertainment
Next week is Business and So
cial Day with Mrs. Harwood
Jamison and Mrs. w. Shockley
Daugherty as hostesses. Added
to that Mr.. Gilbert Byron of
Dover, who lately published a
book of poetry on Delaware,
will be present and will read
some of the poems. He will
also autograph your book if
you are an owner.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

James Millechop Hall, the only
son of the late Purnell Hall and
Ann Pettigrew Hall. passed away
at his residence on West Front
street, North Milford, on Monday
morning, January 5, 1914 in the
S0th year of his age. about two
years after the death of his wife.
Mr.. Hall left no children. The only
surviving members of his immed-
late family are his sister. Miss
Syrena j. Hall. his sister. Mrs.
James F. Anderson and her chill
dren and the children of his de-
ceased sister, Mrs. Elridge Yard
ley. Mr.. Hall was born in Milford
September 2. 1884. When he was
13 years of age he went to Phila-
delphia to enter the employ of
James McCOlley, a grain commits
sion merchant. A few years later
he became connected with the Will
liam Massey Brewing Company,
first as clerk. finally as general
manager and member of that firm.
associated with Mr.. Massey in many
important business enterprises, in
cluding the building of narrow
gauge railway line between Phila-
delphia and Atlantic City. He was
a member of the Union League and
other prominent clubs in Philadel-
phia After his marriage in his 49th
year to Clara n. Perpignan of Phil
adelphia, he retired from active
,.ofsrrrnA n Mf1fnr6
to live At one time he was presi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
1Ez65-aESss65 s65SzH1szNEszH Z1IlNIsL1S sHfszIS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Reed are
the happy parents of a new son,
born in Charleston, w. Va, on
December 2S. Mr.. Reed is the
son of Mrs. G. T. Reed.
"a
Mr.. and Mrs. William C.
Shaw Of Milan. Tennessee, well
coined a little daughter on New
Years morning. She has been
named Maria for her grand
mother, Mrs. Charles E. Var
ney. Mrs. Shaw was the for
mer Miss Pat varney.
@
Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard was
hostess to the Tuesday Bridge
Club on Tuesday at her home
on West Front street. Mrs.
Laurence Fitchett was an ex-
ira guest.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

The dance sponsored by the
Kiwanis Club on Saturday eve
ming was a very lovely affair,
attended by town folks, by
those from neighboring places
and enjoyed by all. A number
of parties We're given before
the dance and during inter-
mission. Some of those enter
tanning were Mrs. Birda Bur-
dick, DR.. and Mrs. Lester Ad-
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. Remsen
Barnard. Srd, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Burris.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

DR.. Samuel Marshall has return
ed to Milford after completing a
special course in the eye, ear and
throat at the Wills Hospital, Phil
adelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1914 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Mrs. A. d. Marshall is visiting
friends in Wilmington.
Miss Helen Tatman, after spend
ing the holidays with her parents
in Milford, has returned to Aber-
deem, Md, where she is teaching.
The following young people of
Milford after spending their vaca-
tiOns with relatives and friends
have returned to their various
schools: Misses Mary and Marga-
ret Holzmueller, Sara Bennett,
Jessie Pleasanton, Messrs. Paris
Carlisle. James Salevan, Marshall
Jones. Watson Pierce and George
Short.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

N SPITE of the down
pour of rain and the
howhng wind on
Monday about thir-
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

/ Joseph T. Rogers "a local con-
tractor and builder. this week COM
pleted the new Catholic rectory,
after having been at work on the
structure only thirty working days.
This is remarkable considering the
time of the year and the many diff
ficulties usually experienced in
getting building material on time.
The new house contains ten rooms,
has a front building 26 by 80 feet
and a rear part IA by 16 feet.
Father Daugherty will occupy the
new house Immediately.
William Ramsey. junior member
of the firm of Smith and Ramsey,
who conducted a fruit and con-
fectionery store ON Walnut street,
has sold his interest in the busi-
ness to Mr.. Smith, who will con-
tinue to conduct the business.
Since engaging in the business Mr..
Ramsey has made host of friends.
Milford chronicle., 1944-01-07

Mrs: Arninta Mcdonald, age so
years, widow of Aaron Mcdonald,
of Viola, died in the Milford Mem
orial Hospital on Monday, January
3. Funeral services will be held at
the Berry Funeral Home in FELTON,
this friday afternoon at o'clock.
Interment will be made in the GEM
etery at Canterbury.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
Explains
Dresses

WASHINGTON, June 2 (INS)
Leo T. Crowley, foreign eco
nomic administrator, said today
that secrsucker dresses allegedly
being shipped overseas by the
United Nations Relief and Re-
Mobilization Administration are
bt seersucker and are being sent
by the army-not UNRA.
Crowley denied charges of Rep.
Hartley (R) of New Jersey that
high grade SeerSucker dresses
were being shipped overseas while
American women must buy in
ferior grades IF they can buy
any al all
The total number Of dresses
procured by FEA for the war
department is somewhat fewer
than S50,000," and fewer than
100000 will be made of the
fabric Hartley referred 10 as
"Seersucker," Crowley said.
This fabric il a cheaper sub
stitute for genuine seersucker,"
he added. 1T is known techni-
cally as plisse, a printed cloth.
Seersucker II woven"
The dresses. he said, cost about
81 each.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
Salvage Plant
Costs Mount
Increase Of $4,000
to S485. 900 Needed
BY CHARLES WEBER

II will cost the city at least
Sl85.000 more than the Original
estimate of 100000 to build il,
salvage plant at Riopelle and vii
kins. it was learned today
Since the DPW started con
struction of the plant last fall, ar
additional appropriation of SS5, o0(
was approved by the common
council and now department head:
and Mayor Jeffries admit thai
approximately 100000 more mus
be appropriated TO complete the
plant.
"I'm mad about this" Jeffries
declared today. II don't like to
agree to build or purchase some
thing and then find the cost IL
going to be over half again as
much as originally believed.
ASK MORE MONEY
"The city engineers came In
and said they needed more
money for construction and
equipment. 1 am not SO certain
their plans are without error.
But after all, I am no engineer
and when they say they need
more money. we will have to
get II to complete the plant"
The plant, which is expected Il
salvage materials from city rub
bish collections, was originally
planned 10 be completed on July
] but will not be finished unit
Aug. !.
Glenn {. Richards. Superin
tendent of the DPW. said that the
operation Of the plant could have
been started by July but wa.
deferred because the department
did not wish to pay overtime Il
10 construction workers and en-
countered delays in obtaining
equipment subject to wartime pri'
critics.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
Hull Assures
Small Nations

WASHINGTON, June 2 (INS)
Secretary of State Hull has
given emphatic assurance to small
nations today that they will have
equality with the major powers
in shaping an international or
ganization TO keep the peace.
Taking cognizance of sugges-
lions by leaders of smaller nations
that they may be ignored in blue
printing the world security plan,
Hull talked at length of Americas
historic espousal of liberty and
freedom.
He emphasized that he had
stated repeatedly that the goal
of the United States is to see that
all nations. especially the smaller
nations. "are kept in n position
of equality with all others and
that in every way there will be
cooperation"
London dispatches had reported
uneasineSs among smaller nations
over reports that the big Four"
Britain, Russia and
China-were going TO direct the
world after the war
Eelco N. Van Kleffens, foreign
minister of the Netherlands, was
quoted in that vein.
Hull said that the future well
fare Of each nation depends upon
the welfare Of all"
So ALI Shn..- IN. AIrnnri -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
, Million Men
Now Overseas

WASHINGTON, June 2 (INS)
More than 100000 u. S. sol
diers and sailors are now on duty
outside the United States.
After Secretary of War Slim
son announced that 1867, 900 IT, S.
soldiers are deployed overseas.
the navy department disclosed
yesterday that $50 600 members
of the navy, coast guard and ma
rine corps were "or are on for
eign duty stations as of April l"
- See Air show, city Airport -
Order War stamps delivered
to your home by your Detroit
Times carrier.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
GripshOiln Due
In y. u. Tuesday

NEW YORK, June 2 GNS)--
The American Export Line an
nounced today that the diplomatic
exchange ship Gripsholm is due
in New York harbor Tuesday
morning from Belfast with
wounded servicemen and a small
number of civilian evacuees. Most
of the civilians are South Ameri-
can citizens.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
DEPENDS ON PRICES

In report made in 1912. the
city controllers office and the
DPW estimated that. in wartime,
the plant would pay for itself in
two years.
Profits would be gained mainly
through the sale of salvage at
high wartime prices, elimination
OF long truck hauls and dumping
on the outskirts Of the city. elm
ination of dock handling costs and
dumping by boat and by providing
the city inclnerator with rubbish
fuel. 10 be used instead of coal.
However. Richards said that. in
peacetime il would take Is years
for the plant 10 pay for itself
because Of sharp drop in sal
wage prices.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02
UNFORESEEN FACTORS

Richards asserted that the orig
insl estimate Of the plants cost
included only bare essentials"
and that many Unforeseen factors
prompted by wartime conditions
were responsible for greater APP
preparations.
He pointed 10 increased labor
costs. the decrease in "predue-
tivity" of construction workers in
wartime. and changes in building
plans from time 10 time because
this is one of the first municipal
salvage plants in the nation.
believe that money is not
20 important as to get the plant
In operation" he said. 1T would
salvage for war use many vitality
needed materials, including rub
Der. glass, tin, paper, rags and
others"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-02

chesterhelds. boycoats and boxy
styles in all-wool or wool and
rayon fabrics. All are rayon-lined.
Sizes IL to Is. to Is and 50 to
a. in the group but not every size
in every style.
Evening star., 1944-07-09

Goebbels called our Flying Fort
resses Flying Cofnns." We need
more Of them over Germany. Let's
all back the attack: Buy more War
Bonds.