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Milford chronicle., 1945-05-11
Sussex War Loan
Drive Leaders Meet
ASeatord Tonight
Rally Called BY County
Chairman Edward {.
Evans Will BE Held At
Log Cabin; Canvass
Begins On Monday.

4 meeting Of All local chairmen
of Sussex county, appointed for
the 1th War Loan drive. will be
held iii the Log Cabin at Scaford
lhis evening. Friday. May IL, at :
O'Clock. The meeting was called by
Mayor Edward c. Evans OF Milford.
the county chairman
Among those out Of the county
who will be present. and who will
give instructions to the chaitmen
are: Executive manager Harry O.
Gray. William StormfeltZ. William
Jameson. and others. all Of vii
mington.
Binnie ParncS, the film actress
WHO is making her home temperate
ly in Wilmington, was to be pres
9nt. accompanied by Il group of
students from that city. but was
compelled to cancel. her personal
appearance on account OF illness.
Nevertheless the Wilmington High
School students. whom she has
coached. will be there and present
the play. The Favor
All llit county OinCldlS Oh the
drive are expected. and will report
on their activities.
Mayor Evans will preside, and
give a brief outline of the plan to
be adopted. He will he followed by
the state. and then the county Of
tjCerS.
The official guests from Whining
ton will be served luncheon at
the Sussex Hotel in Seaford. a
war film will be shown. and re-
freshments will be served.
An outline OF down state activi-
ties for the canvass which opens
May II, follows:
June 10 and Il Armada at Do
yer Army Air Base.
June If War show. Claymont.
June 10 War show. Wilmington.
June - War show. Newark
June y War show. Harrington.
June 23-War show. Dover
June 26 War show. Milford.
June 2S-War show. Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1945-05-11
Former Jap Captive
Calls Parents Here
Mr.. And Mrs. Ii. Ii. Vinyard Receive
Call From Daughter Dorothy

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin b. Vim
yard of Milford were given an un-
usual thrill when their daughter,
Mrs. Warren Sterni. who was held
prisiner by the Japs in Manila,
telephoned them from Los Angeles.
Mrs. Sterni. who was liberated
from the Santo Tomas concentra-
ton camp by American troops, ar
rived by transport few days ago
and went to the home of her Sis
ter, Mrs. f. b. Purvis in Los An
geles.
The husband of the liberated for
mer resident. who was in govern
ment service. is reported to be a
prisoner III Japan.
Milford chronicle., 1945-05-11
To Observe National
Hospital Day Here
Local Institution will Be Open To
Visitors From > To =. VI. May -

Milford Memorial Hospital will
be open to visitors from two to
four =. NJ. on May l.. National
Hospital Day. All girls in senior
classes of nearby high schools, who
are Interested in becoming nurses
will be cordially welcomed and any
the L. S. Cadet Corps may be OBJ
tanned 1T that time.
Milford chronicle., 1945-05-11
Beware Of Ticks
During Present Month
May. June Months When Rocky
Mountain Spotted Fever Is Spread

May and early June are the
months when the American Dog
Tick, which carries Rocky Noun
tain spotted fever. are most abun-
veys of the Department of EntOmo-
lOgy at the University of Delaware.
While cases Of this fever have not
been numerous i'll the State, NOR
tality has been 1874 per cent. SD
every precaution against the ticks
is essential.
trurn to Page }. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1945-05-11
Paw Schedule Set
For Guardsmen
Men Attending TO Be Compensated
Under Provisions OF Assembly Act

Pay scales for members of the
Delaware State Guard who attend
the summer encampmcnt at Beth
any Beach were announced this
week during the weekly drill per
iod at the State ArmOry in Will
mington by Colonel j. Paul lleinel,
tEc command officer.
Colonel IIeinel had been notified
of the scales by Brigadicr-General
Paul r. Rinard, the adjutant gen
eral. in a letter which pointed out
that the State Legislature had ap-
proved a bill introduced by Sena-
tor Robert II. Yerkes. providing pay
for the training period.
'furn to l'agt. :. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1945-05-11
Chronicle Gave Full V-E Ddy
Coverage For Its Readers

The Milford Chronicle published an extra edition on
Monday when broke that the Germans had surrendered
This edition hit the exactly O'Clock Monday
morning, several hours before other newspaper which
lower Delaware. The Chronicle was distributed in
of the larger in Sussex County and few of
the Kent County towns.
On Tuesday, following President Truman's address to
the Nation again had Special We Day Edition on the
This edition rolled from presses minutes after
the President had finished talking The Tuesday edition was
mailed full mailing list.
We question whether any other weekly newspaper in
the United States gave readers complete newspaper with
full information, both on Monday and Tuesday,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03

Miss Katie Ella Brooks a student
of st. Industrial school is home
sick with full. We wish for her a
speedy recovery.
The Junior Matrons met in the
home of Mrs. Lille C. Winston.
Mrs. Bertha Williams who went
to Chicago to visit her daughter
in January became i'll and had to
remain in that city. Friends are
delighted to know that she is now
recovering.
Misses Elizabeth and Wolfe Cad
dis of Indianola are here visiting
their sister, Mrs George Craw-
ford, Jr.
GOSSIP
Thelma Morgan was strictly on
the beam Sunday with Bertis Lee
Brown
Arsive Sanders had a new one
Sunday she could not be still in
that yellow blouse. l wonder what
Golden Delaney will do about
Charlie Will since Minnie L. Nor
gan is back in the land of the liv-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03
Goodman News

The Tchula Jubilee Singers sang
at the Goodman school auditorium,
Friday night, February %. Money
raised was $16.15. This program
was sponsored by Mrs. Pearline
Billingslea for the Red Circle.
The Senior Missionary Society
circle met in the home of Mrs.
Laura B. Russum. Topi cfor discus
sion was "dress" taught by the in
structor, Mrs. M. O. Wright. Mem
bers present were Mesdames Ruth
E. Travis, Julia Leflora, Heldia
Kimble, Allie Mae Taylor, Mahala
Garland, Matte MCGEE, Gertrude
Smith, Lula Flemings, Flesha
Brooks, Margaret Melville, Essie
Geren, Ophilia Coleman, Purliler
j. Redd, Tommie Sanders, Laura
B. Russum, M 0. Wright. Refresh
ments were served. The next meet
ing will be in the home of Mrs.
Essie Geren, Sunday, March 4.
Mr.. M. C. Billingslea spent the
week end with his sister and bro
ther-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. j. H.
Ratliff of Hattiesburg.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03

Thornon.
There was a grand district tea
cher's meeting which met at Cam
eron street high school Saturday,
February "a, it begun at 9 o'clock.
The musical side of the program
was rendered by the senior class
Octette.
After the morning program
lunces were served in the home
economics at 2.30. Everyone SEEM
ed to enjoy it. The meeting was
a very successful one.
The students of Camerson street
have enjoyed Negro History Week
as the programs were put over by
the teachers.
A solo contest was rendered by
the ministers of Canton given for
the benefit of the colored hospital
of Canton. The contest was won
by Rev. O'Bryant of st. Paul A
ME. Zion church and the prize
was a baked hen.
S 1-c Sullivan Brown is home on
furlough visiting his family ano
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03

many friends of Canton.
Miss Louise Sisa the aunt of
Miss Annie B. Whisenton is home
in Canton staying with her dur
ing her illness.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03
GOSSIP

Marie Johnson was coming on
very strong Sunday evening and
Sunday night with Bonnie Luckett.
They are really a lovely COUPLE.
1t seems as if all the chicks are
checking at Wilbert Morrow since
he was leaving for camp on the
9th of this month, but Claudia
says she knows the ground she
stands with him is own by her so
why should she worry this is direct
ly the chick who is for far him.
Armelia Melodies and Harry
Powell are really for each other
because Armelia said it is no one
else for her but Harry Powell
What would happen if ]. M. B.
was really as cute as she thinks
she is. We suppose the world would
come to an end.
1t seems as if Hersteen Brewer
and Anderson Johnson are build
ing stairway to the sarts these
late days. What have you got to
say about that Merits Mitchell An
derson says its no one but Hers
teen.
Why was Clemontine Holden so
sad Tuesday, February 27 was it
because Wilbert Marian left for
Camp Shelby? Don't worry Glen.
He will be back soon.
1t seems as if Matte Mae Nichols
| is receiving special delivery mail
these late days. Could they be from
Aurthor Thomas or Fuzzy?
Did you know that Marie Grape
and c. w. Wynn was coming on
strong she says she like them tall,
dark and handsome so that's what
she has.
1t has been said that nowadays
gils get angry with girls about
the boys get hep to yourself girls
and stop getting angry with each
other about these boys.
These are some of the 9th grades
love birds:
Claudia Mayes and Wilbert More
Ion.
Marie johnson and Bonnie Luck
EFT.
Amelia Nichols and Harry Pow
ell
Theresa McClendon and James
Davis.
Nettie v. Lambert and Frank
Crayton.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03
CARD OF THANKS

To our many friends we extend
our sincere thanks for the care
shown our dear sister, Mrs. Millie
Mason Campbell, in her brief ill
ness and the sympathy shown us
at her death.
We deeply appreciate all that
was done for us and thank you for
your floral expressions.
Miss Fannye L. Mason
Mrs Pearl Mason Moseley
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gooden
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03

Lillian Anderson and Willie
Nicholson.
Lonnie M. Taylor and Eddie Har-
ris.
Lynell Sharp and Charlie john
son.
Mae Bell Startling we are asking
you to make your decision between
Joe Dotson and Charlie Client. We
hople you will next week.
KASHION
We admire Lonnie M. Taylor
new hair do it is very becoming
May Bell Starling's pea green
sweater and green skirt, Marie
Johnson's plaid skirt.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03

Mileston News
GLADYS M. STORYE, Reporte,
GENERAL NEWS

A birthday luncheon was given
Sunday AFTERNOON in honor of little
Miss Emma Mae Young, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Young in
this home. Guests of little Miss
Young were: Masters David Lee
Ward, Sylvester Randle, Jr., and
little Miss Pastel Randle. The little
Riddles were happily entertained
and were served very delicious
sandwiches, cake and cream. Lit
tie Miss Young is three years of
age.
Mrs. Marie Kelly is visiting her
aunt in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kelly are
happy to have their little grand
son, Tommy Kelly to stay with
them.
| Miss Harriet Anderson instructor
of the fifth grade spent the week
end visiting in the home of her
mother, Mrs D. L. D. Anderson OF
Lexington.
SCHOOL NEWS
Miss Dorothy McBee, county
superintendent of education was G
recent guest on the campus She
was very uplifted at the way the
school was being kept and the
splendid work that was going on
Among other guests on the cam.
pus recently were DR.. w. H. Week
MD, county health doctor anc
Pvt. Freemanly Hammond of Bair
bridge, Md.
Miss Bertha Tolbert, instructor
of the beginners wishes to extend
thanks to all the friends and pat.
rons for their splendid cooperation
They have shown and are showing
in helping her with the project
she is trying to put over in hel
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03

ing.
Everybody is wondering what is
wrong with Matte Mae McGrone,
she can't get boy friend, maybe
she should get the frowns off of
her face.
We wonder if A. L. Barnes really
wants to get married or just wants
to have big time with a man who
is already united. If not why don't
she stop running off and staying
nights.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-03
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
The fifth B is doing fine in buy
ing stamps, they bought $11.10
worth Monday They also contri-
buted to the district meeting.
The sixth grade B has organized
a Good English Club, each MEM
Der wrote song suitable for their
club, thebest songs were written
by Doris l. Moore and Sallie NJ.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20
County Workers
May Sue for Pay

'.~ Organized groups of county en-
ployes gave notice today that
they are prepared 10 sue. If
necessary, TO collect more than
81 100000 alleged due in back
pay from depression days.
During 1924 county workers
accepted salary cuts ranging from
10 TO 20 per cent on the under
standing that the amount with
held would be repaid when con-
ditions became normal.
Later, when a demand for res
tltution was made, Samuel Brez-
ner, county corporation council,
ruled the statute of limitations
barred payment.
The workers now say the
statute does not apply because
The county board OF supervisors
has recognized the claim.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20
.Wojty|oQuits
Welfare Quiz

John Wojtylo, president Of the
Hamtramck city council, and a
member of the powerful ways and
means committee Of the county
board OF supervisors. has refused
10 serve as chairman OF the spe-
cial cnnmllIee- e-inAGStlgaLngE- -Lhe
county welfare department.
The reason he frankly gave was
that he did not think Frank Y.
Martel. head ot-the Wayne
County AFL, should have been
named on the committee.
II refuse 90 be stooge for
anybody, or a party 10 any
whitewash," Woitylo said.
He was referring To the ac-
knowledged friendship Of Martel
and Walter J. Dunn. director of
the welfare department.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20
Monroe Doctrine
Arms Flow South

WASHINGTON, oct. 10 CUP)
The United States plans TO
resume the flow of military equip
ment TO Latin America TO
strengthen the permanent de-
fenses of the hemisphere. The
plan, it wes understood today, is
being worked out by the war, navy
and state departments through
tf7e- fnter=Hme,ican defense boardl
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20
sC@tSs -

Hudson Seal
HOllsnder Dyed Muskrai
Black nysd Persian Lamb
Natural Skunk
Sable or Mink Northern Barl
Blended MuSkrat
Natural Spotted Skunk
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20
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Wink Dyed MarmOt
Natural Silver MUSkrat
Black or Brown Dyed Pony
Natural Lock Squirrel
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20

me inter-AmeficYp defense board
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-20

6 n. high. Garments hang N n
fun length. All wood in walnut Ahl
finish. fibTe-wOOd back with lock WV
and key. Hat shelf and built-in ~
Tie rack s.s,.s............... -
$500 Delivers IL!
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-29

OR days Dominique fought single desire the desire TO
20 c the quarry To oark again Then she invented
an excuse TO call for him. She tried 10 smash the marble
front OF the fireplace her She succeeded only in
scratching It. But she went TO find Roark the quarry
W you come TO my house tonight? she asked There's
marble piece that's broken and has TO be replaced. I'll
pay you 20 take II out"
He said Yes Miss Francon."
That night he knet before the fireplace, held a thin
metal wedge against the scratch and The
marble split He glanced up at her 1t the look she
dreaded look of laughter that could not be SEEN only
S'ef4eT tt s broken and has 10 be replaced"
When he finished the work. she handed him dollar bill
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-29

Keep the change" She hoped he would throw il back in
her face. He slipped the bill into his pocket Thank YOU
Miss Francon"
Good night" she said, her voice hollow in anger
She waited with feversh intensity for the new marble
TO that Roark would back set But
the marble arrived and she called for him. squat middle
aged stranger appeared instead by Roark the job
He say fireplace gotta be fix" the said.
Yes said Dominique. 81 forgot. Go ahead"
She rode to the quarry lashing her horse blind fury
But Roark had left for the day She found him walking
down path in the woods she caught UP with him and
stopped sharply They said nothing They looked each
other She thought that every silent instant passing
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-29
ILLUSTRATIONS BY FRANK GoowIn

betrayal this woress encounter too eloquent this
recognition that greeting necessary.
"Why didn't you come TO set the marble?" she asked
81 didn't think it would make any difference you who
came Or did IL, Miss Francon?"
She felt the words blow fiat against her mouth The
branch she held up and Sashed his face She
started of in the sweep OF the same motion.
II was three nights later when she heard steps the
Roark She jumped to her feet lie walked
He held her tight his mouth hers She tried
tear herself away The effort broke against his
When he went out il without word glance at
her
Continued Monday
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27
Dairymen Form
Breeding Unit

Washtenaw County Dairymen In
the Northeastern area OF the county
organized an Artificial Breeding
Unit Friday evening. The officers
are president. Frank Geiger, vice
president Nelson Bender, and sec
retary-treasurer Donald Gill. The
other directors are George Sim
mons, J. II. Mckay and Clarence
King. Other members OF the unit
include: Miro Bailo, Joseph Zwier-
nikowski. Ivan Galpln, Gordon GIL.
Reynolds Sweet, Richard Earhart,
Earl Knaggs. Curtis Hamilton.
John Hansen, and DeForest Thomp-
son George Parsons. dairy depart.
ment OF Michigan State College,
was present and explained the or
ganizP tion and purpose OF such
unit
Two hundred thirty-fve COWS
have already been signed up for
the unit. Three hundred is the
minimum before a unit can begin
operation. Directors are now inter
ested in obtaining the services Of
some local person as an insomnia
tor VITO will be required to take a
weeks training course at Michigan
State College This is the first unit
to be organized in Washtenaw
County and the directors desire TO
confine its operation to the four
townships in the northeast corner
OF the comfy in order to hold trav-
ell EXPENSES to the minimum.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27
Mac Arthur Guards
Bar Even Generals

TOKYO up Rank doesn't
mean a thing 10 the guards outside
the door of Gen. Douglas Mac
Arthur's office at his headquarters
In the Dai,Tchi build;ng-not in
some cases. The guards have their
orders and they carry them out; no.
body gets into the Supreme Com
mander's office without permission.
1T is very embarrassing some
times" admitted T. Harry San
born Of 1855 s. Westgate) Los An
geles. Cal. He knew what he was
talking about too, for only a few
minutes previously he had raised
up his rifle and barred 1t. Gen.
Barney Ci'es from going in unan-
nounced. However" he omitted,
"a plain CT can't help but get a
smile out Of stopping a three-star
general-especially when 1t is in
line OF duty"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27
cOTTONTAlG
REPELLENT

The Michigan State College de.
partments of horticulture and 10
ology have devoted much research
to testin. coatings that might be
applied to trees TO repel cotton.
tails The material so far found
to be the simplest TO make, easiest
TO apply, and most positive in effect
is a vGrnish made as follows:
Dissolve one pound Of powdered
wood resin in three-fourths pint OF
high grade radiator ethyl alcohol.
Tightly seal the container to pre-
vent evaporation. place it in a mod
erately warm room. shake the mix
ture occasionally until resin is dis
solved. II is then ready TO be ap-
piled. One coating applied in a
hand sprayer or with a brush is
sufficient for the winter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27
TWO INJURIES IN DAY

WHEATLAND. Wyo.-UP- Like
bananas. bad luck seems to come
in punches for Charles Angle. He
suffered two injuries in one day,
and all on account OF his car need
ing repair work done on It. First
he was pushing it into his garage
when he smashed a finger between
rock and the car. A friend was
taking him in the car TO a hospital
to have the finger dressed. 1t was
then that Angle became faint and
took a header OF. through the
car door striking his head on the
pavement. That necessitated sever
al stitches over one eye, in addition
10 his finger being given first aid.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27
PUSH BUTTON CONTROL
TRIED ON HOSPITAL BEDS

SCHENECTADY. Y. Y.-VP- In
experimental stage at Ellis Hosp tai
here - a debice which replaces the
old hand-method OF raising or low
ering a patients bed.
a simple push-button electric con.
troll is being used in place Of the
usual hand.crank. and even serious
ly Ill patients can work 1t without
the aid OF a nurse.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27
BUMPS DO The Trick

CINCINNATI-UP-When first
aid failed, a bumpy ride in a police
patrol brought relief to Andy Hanks
The patrol was taking Hanks 10 a
hospital to have a piece of meat
removed from his throat, where 1t
had lodged. On the way the wagon
struck a bumn in the street and
Hanks told the officers they could
stop. The bump had dislodged the
meat.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-11-27

The United States will be $4,000
short of its required normal quota
Of trained engineers and scientists
until at least 1850. says DR.. II. p.
Hammond, engineering dean at
Pennsylvania State College.
Evening star., 1945-02-18
out Of fhe stofion

the cab. With the station master and the
local dispatchers tearing their turbans, the
encourage steamed out of the station, the
boys waving genially and yelling good-by to
the wide-eyed crowds.
The apprentice brakeman and the candy
butcher were bit awkward at the throttle
at first, but they were Uncle Sans chosen
and O'Reilly's boys 50 they soon hit their
stride and had the engine going great guns
a mile Or two out of the yards.
BY the time they got to Jaipur even the
native brakemen were enjoying the ride.
These were the little Indians that squatted
over the wheels and dropped sand on them
on upgrades A few other little Indians were
there to apply the foot brakes of the indi-
vidual cars when the engineer footed the
signal.
At Agra when they stopped to refuel,
they picked up few monkeys that swarmed
over the train. The boys were soon on their
way again, highballing across India, leaving
a startled populace in their 60-7O m.ph.
Wdkc. " say iiOliuliS Vi tIiS SiiSy
encountered.
Clear the Tracks!
IT SEEMS the Indian railways have sys-
TEN that locks" the road while train
passes through The next train can't proceed
until it gets the all clear" signal from the
dispatcher, hours after the first train has
crawled through at the usual mile-an-hour
pace.
This was out with O'Reilly. He didn't
fool with the locks, with the result that on
the second day out, he was not only break
ing all speed records on the Karachi-Assam
railway, but he was also throwing the entire
Indian railroad system into state OF hope
less confusion.
Trains for miles around were afraid to
venture forth into his path. Dispatches
began getting messages to stop the wild
man that was running away with a train.
Usually the distraught answer was that
some gray streak that probably was o Reilly