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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-06
of a loundspeaker. he said.
 Shades Kept Down

Of a lound6peakef, he said.
 Shades Kept Down
 Jacobs perch, which sways like crows nest on a rolling four master. uniolds into platform which stretches Oui to rest on a circular iron bar about 48 inches in diameter.
 T get lots Oi sleep and there is no danger of falling oT." he ex- plained I'm all right as long as ! don't walk in my sleep"
 Jacobs said he doesn't get lone. some. He has a radio and a pair Of binoculars through which he watches the activities in cOShoct- on. But jt Is pretty dull during the night. he added
 "cOshocton people invariably pull down their shades"
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
~ RPRISE VARIETY SHOWED
FOR \ENLY-N EDS GIVEN
BI CANDLE LIGHT

About 100 friends of Mr.. and Mrs
William H. Willis surprised them
at the home OF his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan S Willis at Lynch
Heights on Monday night. and
showered them with gifts for their
home.
The bride was the former Miss
Edna Dorman OF CoolSpring who
has been employed in the office of
Wharton and Barnard for Il num-
bcr OF years The groom. known to
his friends as bill HarVe" has Just
returned from serving 40 months
in the I. :. Army, tWenty-niue OF
which We're spent in the Southwest
Pacific
When in the early evening news
of break down al the electric
light plant came. everyone wonder
ed just how the plans would be
carried out but amid the glow OF
candle light games and cOnversa-
tiOn went on as usual. TO wish the
young couple good luck and to Of
fer COngratulatiOnS were friends
from Georgetown. LeWes. Milton
COOlspring. Lincoln. Milford. IIar-
rington. Milford Neck and Lyncl
Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis are living il
the Prettyman cottage at Slaugh
ter Beach
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
Rotary Notes

Albert Joseph. Dover contractor.
was the guest speaker at the regu-
lar weekly dinner meeting of the
Milford Rotary Club on Monday
evening. He spoke on W. Shockley
Daugherty's program.
Mr.. Joseph related some of the
happenings in the life of the fam
Gus or infamous woman bandit.
slave raider and murderer of Sus-
sex county, Patty Cannon. who for
many years led one of the most
bloOd-thirsty bands of cut-thrOats
in the county. Her speciality. ac-
cording to Mr.. Joseph, was the TAX
ing of freed slaves and reselling
them to slavers. who made their
headquarters at her lovers tavern
on the Observation-Disclosures bound
ary.
Next weeks meeting will be held
Jointly with the kiwanis Club in OBJ
servance of the opening of the Red
Cross Roll Call.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr. and Mrs. ElWood kentOn of
Glendale celebrated their son Lar
rvs seventh birthday recently.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman West and sons of Ellen
dale, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin BrittinS-
ham and family OF Milton, Mrs,
Fltchen and son David OF Ellen
dale. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman and
daughter Lorraine OF Milton. Mrs.
Lida Davidson and Laura Brlttlng-
ham. Medford Garter and family
of Dover. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Thomas OF Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
den Puscy of Milford, Elwood Ken
ton. Jr.. of Dover, Kenneth Hurst
of Ellendale.
Music was furnished by Herman
West. Herman Murphy and klWooC
KentOn. Jr Ice cream and CAKE
were served. The guests lett WISH
ing Larry many more happy blrth
daYS
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
HOUSTON

We are happy to learn that MIS-.
John Cain, who has been seriously
ill for so long is much improved
and soon expects to return to her
home here from a nursing home in
Frederica.
Quite a few people from our town
attended the Hitchens-C Coulhourno
nurtials at Milton last Saturday
evening.
Mrs. William Biggs has invited
all the members of her Sunday
school class to a covered dish lun-
cheon at her home near town, Fri
day evening, February 22nd at I
O'Clock.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Parvis We're
Sunday dinner guests at the home
uf Mr. and Mrs Josiah ParVis.
Mr.and Mrs. James salisbury, II.
poved into their home on the Har-
lineton-Alilford road on Tuesday.
Senator and Mrs. Robert II
Yerkes and children. Theodore
Robert II. Jr.. John Howard and
Miss Ruth Ann and mother, Mrs
Jennie IL. Hendricks, We're dinner
guests Sunday last OF Mr. and Mrs
:. GOlan Armour.
Mrs. Francis Parvis and daughter
Miss Connie and Mrs. Edna SarI
were the guests of Mrs Marshal
Hart in Magnolia on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas o
I Dover. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Staffor.
and Mr. and Mrs. Robert StaffOrC
OF Bmrsville and Miss Bertha vii
son of Wilmington were the guest!
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
Kiwanis Notes

The program of the regular Tues
day night meeting of the Milford
Kiwanis Club was in charge of i'm
mediate Past President Vinal Ben
nett, who read the achievement re-
port of the clubs activities for the
year 1945, and he has just reason
to be proud of his record as pres
ident for in his summation he gave
the members clear picture of the
results their united efforts pro-
duced.
At various times the club asks
the help and support of the public
and such help aids the club in their
various charitable and civic pro-
jectS.
In the past year the club has as
sisted both the boy and girl scouts,
considering it time and money we'll
invested in future citizenship.
Underprivileged child work also
received its share of attention and
over the holidays just past many
hearts were gladdened by donations
from the club.
Members of the club take time to
investigate any case of want
brought to their attention and no
worthy cause or case is ignored
Therefore material assistance to
the club by the Body Polite" is an
investment in progressive human
ity.
After reading his report Presi-
dent Bennett introduced Rev. l.. f.
Werner, pastor of Calvary Metho-
dist Church. who gave fine talk
on the problem of the returned SER
viceman and cautioned against
rush him back to the same old rut,
and said the best results could be
obtained by letting him get ad-
justed back into civilian life grad
ually. Other problems were ex-
planned by the pastor, and as he is
in close contact with servicemen in
all walks of life. his ideas on the
!, problem were timely and we'll re-
ceived by the club as whole.
t The meeting room was lighted
/ with candles and provided a move
2 and mellow atmosphere.
l AL Humes announced during thu
meeting that City Council had do
: mated a sum of money to the scou
J, troop, sponsored by the club.
g Next week a fine program ha
5 been arranged and it will be a join
Y meeting with the Rotary Club il
the community building.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
Plant Break Down
Here Disrupts Service
Continued from First Page)


termittent basis. and househOlders
We're asked to cooperate by being
frugal in the use OF current during
the hours of the peak load.
The elementary and ColOrcd
schools as we'll as the theatre were
closed and street lights over the en-
tire city were turned off during the
period of the emergency.
Thursday morning the large gen
orator was running under the Su-
pcrviSiOn of the engineers. and at
nine o'clock when this article was
composed the newly installed
thrust bearing had not heated up.
However, as Il precaution and to
avoid ovrrtaXing the repaired
equipment the 500 X. ". generator
was continued in operation.
Under the terms of five year
contract entered into with the Del
aware Power and Light Company
this city will on or about the first
of April. this year, receive its clcC-
tric current from that utility com
pany. The current will be delivered
to the Milford switchboard, accord
ing to those who arranged for the
contract. at lower price than il
can at present be produced Will
the existing equipment at the lOCa
plant.
During the heighth of the "Black
out" old fashioned lanterns anC
lamps made their reappearance af
ter years spent in seclusion. an'
candles of all sizes and shapes were
in constant demand. Flashlight'
were brought into use for outsid
travelling. and one or two ancien
carbide lamps were pressed int
SnrXiCN
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
POcahOntas Notes

Don't forget the card and bingO
party to be held in the PocahOntaS
Lodge Hall on Monday evening.
February %. at s p. m. An evening
of fun. refreshments and prizes,
all for 35c.
Monday, February is, the Poca
hOntas ladies, who are called the
regulars. trailed through the dark
streets to find the lodge hall also
in darkness.
But IA collection of candles and
holders made it possible for PO-
cahontaS Walls to call the meeting,
which was carried out to the letter
down to the social part when the
committee served delicious refresh
ments. all by candle light. Card ta-
blcs were set up with candle on
them and everyone was glad they
came. Leave it to the Red Ladies.
We are hoping for light for our
party on Mondays sleep. February
-
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
~ NSHINE NOTES

The Sunshine Society of Millwood
will hold its annual covered dish
luncheon in the hall ON WedncS-
day, February -, at l2:30 p. m.
The Home Demonstration Club of
Millwood is invited to attend Let
each one who brings a guest pro-
vide an extra covered dish for that
guest. The kitchen committee is
Mrs. Julia Davis, Mrs MulhOlland.
Mrs. Viola Leverage, Mrs. May
French. Mrs. Emma Whaley. Mrs.
Angeline Davis The dining room
committee is Mrs. Virginia Kirby,
Mrs. Edwina Green. Mrs. Dora
Sharp. Mrs. Jennie Short. The pro-
gram committee. Mrs. liulda Willis,
Mrs. Laura Moore. Mrs. Octavia
French. Mrs Elizabeth Nutter
Make this day of real sunshine
for Millwood Sunshine Society by
being present at the luncheon.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
Court Cases Are
Decided In Sussex
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by her into the face of Della Mae
Polk causing the loss OF one eye
and damage of another. In denying
the petition for parole Judge Carey
pointed To the seriousness OF the
Offense. The Brown girl. who has
been in Sussex County Jail since
her arrest, was sentenced by Judge
Carey to II months in the Sussex
County Prison plus the costs Of
prosecution.
Parole was denied Frank Loach,
who had previously plead guilty to
charge of carrying Il concealed
deadly weapon The previous rec
ord OF LOach was offered by Deputy
Attorney General Daniel j Layton.
.Ir. vino told the court that in view
Of the large increase in numbers
OF arrests for the carrying Of con-
coaled deadly weapons, the state
opposed granting of paroles in such
cases. Judge Carey sentenced
LOuch to three months in the SuS-
sex County Prison and prosecution
costs. Attorney for Loach was Cal
cb w. Wright.
Rosa Lee Daniel who had enter
ed a previous plea of guilty to Il
charge OF carrying concealed a
deadly weapon in the form of an
icc-pick. was parOled for one year
by Judge Carey.
The Daniel woman had no pre-
vious record and is the mother OF
-four small children. ranging in
ages from TO s years.
Brown +. Thawley OF Milford was
fined $4,000 and costs on Il charge
of assault and battery.
\ plea of guilty of nOn-support o
his minor child. was made hy 5
Willis Hammond of Milford, and h,
was ordered by the court to pa!
$4,000 monthly. beginning Februar,
16. TO the Clerk OF the Peace o
Sussex County for the support o
the child. The charge of desertiol
and non-support of his wife. wa
nOllc pressed.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
GREENWOOD LADIES
AUXILIARY ORGANIZED

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Green
wood Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton was organized on Friday, Feb
rrary 15. in the fire hall.
Mrs. Nan Laws Wood, state pres
ident and Mrs. Helen Porter, presi-
dent of Sussex County Ladies' Aux
iliarv, were present with valuable
advice and assistance i'll forming
the auxiliary.
The following officers were elect
cd. President, Mrs. Ray Spence; !;
vice president, Mrs. Clara Coulter
secretary. Mrs Roberta Smith; as
sistant secretary. Mrs. Delema
smith treasurer, Mrs. Mary Cahall
assistant treasurer, Mrs. Mabel
FarrOw.
Thirteen members signed the res.
OlutiOn.
The meeting date will be the 4tl
Friday night of each month.
A greater attendance is desired
ne other business of interest will
be discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
ACTIVITIES AT THE MILFORD
COMMUNITY BIILDING, WEEK
OF SUNDAY. FEB. "a, THROUGH
SATURDAY. MARCH ,
Sunday. February "a Closed.

sunday. FeOfudfF Z4-ClOSed.
Monday. February 25-Rotary-
EiWanis Inter-club Red Cross meet
ing in the auditorium from 6:15 to
S p. m. Library open from : to s
p. m Fire Company Band rehearsal
postponed due TO High School Band
Concert on this date
Tuesday. February % Basket
ball practice in the gymnasium, :
to 10 p. m.
Wednesday, February 27-Car-
liSle Fire Company Dance in the
auditorium from to - p. m. Cen
tury Club Dancing Class in the au-
ditorium from , to : p. m. Library
open from > to p. m.
Thursday. February 2S-No ac-
tivities scheduled.
Friday. March Girl Scouts
meeting in the gymnasium from
to $50 p. M. Badmitton Glass in the
gymnasium from $50 to II p. m
Saturday. March 2-Fire Com
pany Dance in the auditorium from
s to II p. m. Library open from
10 a. m. TO II noon.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22

The Volunteer Circle of Avenue
Methodist Church will meet next
Tuesday evening, February 26, at
the home Of Mrs. William Purks.
The Sunbeam Circle of the Cal
vary Methodist Church will meet
Tuesday evening. February 26, at
s O'Clock in the social hall of the
church. Leader, Mrs. Wilma Rob-
ertS.
The first section of the Milford
New Century Club building commit
tee will give a bridge and bingO
party on Tuesday afternoon from
one to -four in the rumpus room of
the home of Mrs. Herman Phillips.
Refreshments and prizes for each
table. For bridge call $50 and for
bingO call 297. There necessarily
has TO be a sale limit of tickets. so
call soon.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
FFLIS WOLFE

\ very pretty wedding was sol
emniZed when Miss Rosalie FpliS
was married to Edward Sweeney
Wolfe. Jr., son OF Mr. and Mrs Ed
ward S. Wolfe ST., OF RehObOth on
Saturday. February .. The core
mony took place at three o'clock at
ST TimOthy's Parish in the May
fair section of Philadelphia
The bride was dressed in white
satin and carried cOrsage of
white Gardenias and snapdra2Ons.
Miss G2nevieve Wolfe. sister OF the
groom was bridesmaid and was at
tired in pastel pink. The best man
was stephen Lupinski of Whining
ton. Miss Christine Fclis, the sister
OF the bride was flower girl.
Those who attended the wedding
from RehObOth were Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward :. Wolfe. ST, John w.
Wolfe and Mr.. and Mrs. John y.
Wolfe and daughter Anne.
a reception was held at Ayerles
in Frankford and was attended by
- relatives of the pair Mr.. and
Mrs. Wolfe Will reside in Philadel-
Dhia.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
DR.. L. P. Powell Dead
Native Of Delaware

Dr.. Lyman Picrson Powell. age
so years. retired clergyman, author
and former president OF Hobart Col
legc at Geneva, \. y. who had re-
sided at 100 Hanover Road. Noun
tain Lakes. y. j., for the past -
years. died Sunday, February 10, at
M0rristown Memorial Hospital.
He had been a professor OF bust
ness ethics al New York University
in 1912 and l9l3 before appoint
mcnt as president OF Hobart where
lie served until 1918. During 1917
and 1918 he was yice-president of
the Association OF American COL
lcGcS
Dr Powell, a native of Farming
ton, Del, was graduated from
Johns Hopkins University in 1891
with a b. A. degree. He received a
Doctor of Divinity degree from
Dickinson College in 1914 and an
of Rochester the same year.
He served as a clergyman in Am
bier, Pa. and La1sdWne. Pa, be-
tore becoming pastor in 1926 of St
Mar2aret's Episcopal Church ir
Bronx. y. V. where he served unit
his resignation in 1894 to devote hi,
time To writing.
Dr. Powell was author Of moro
than Il score Of books, includins
the History OF Education In Della
ware" The World Unrest and 1t.
Relief" and in 1881 the SecOnC
Seventy" in which he Contende;
that the best work done by mel
today is done by men in their sec
Ond seventies"
Surviving are his widow Mrs
Gertrude Wilson Powell who col
Elaborated with him III many Nc!
umnes; son, Francis Powell O
Los Angeles; and two brothers
Judge Walter Powell of Dover, Del
and Judge Elmer Powell OF Kansa
City.
He once estimated he had de
liVered 1.500 lectures in all parts {
the country He has editor of haI
= dozen antholo2icS and referenC
! works and also contributed to mas
aIineS
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22

MIR. and Mrs. George Z. Ninyard
of Le&ioncre. Pa, were guests of
Mir. and Mrs. Harry Vinyard over
the Weekend.
Staff Sergeant Thomas w Plum
mcr is spending thirty day fur
lough with his parents. MIR. and
Mrs. Clarence J. Plummer ST.. al
Slaughter Beach.
Mrs O. b. Waller of Wilmington
and Mrs. William Hallett OF Dover
We're guests of Mrs John liallett on
Monday and attended the New ten
tury club luncheon.
Miss sara Gllcr went to Atlantic
city on Sunday for vacation. She
Will be joined by her mother Mrs.
Harry Gricl' for the week end and
they will return home sunday.
Joseph G. Morrison Of Lead. $. d.
is the house guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. y. Ninyard. Nh Morrison recent
i returned from Rio dc laneiro,
whore ho spent IN" past three
Icar&.
Mrs. Mortimer Browning of New
York City arrived on Monday to be
present for the Pierce Baechler
wedding ON Wednesday, She is the
guest OF Mr.and Mrs. NJ Haswell
Pierce and Mrs Robert G. Hall
Mrs Clara Marvel of Philadel-
phia, MIR, and Mrs. Harlan Wilin
and daughter Nancy of Seaford and
John II. Bennett Of Milford were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs Albert w
! Bennett of Milford Neck last Sun
day.
Miss Marjorie Walls of Baltimore
is now residing with her parents
p Mr. and Mrs Roland Walls OF neal
r Milford Miss Walls has been call
ed home due 10 the illness of hrl
/ mother and will remain home indeti
r. uiIeIy.
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Opit
IhancellOr returned yesterda.
i from their stay at Hot Springs. Va.
t They will spend this week end her,
+ with Mr. and Mrs. G. ID. IlolZmuci
= Ter and will return to their home il
d Arlington, Va, accompanied b.
: their little daughter, Anne who ha
|. Eeen visiting her grandparents.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
Personal Happenings

Or. and Mrs. George Cross Of
Mrs. Frances Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Chestnut
OF Wilmington were week end
guests Of Mrs. Leila jennings.
Miss Aileen Clendaniel left We'd
nesduy for Georgia and Florida
whore she will spend the next two
weeks.
Arand Mrs. William Burke re-
turned home on Monday after
spending the past few weeks in
Florida.
Myron Warren returned home on
Friday Of last week after having
been hOnorably discharged from
the Army.
Or. and Mrs William Marshall
returned home on Thursday of last
week after spending a few days in
Atlantic city
Mrs. Dorothy Vinyard Stirni has
returned to Milford after spending
the past five weeks in New YORK
City and Washington.
Benjamin b. Vinyard returned tt
lis home Monday from Memorial
Hospital where he underwent a re
cent major operation.
Miss Anne Townsend who ha'
been visiting Mr.and Mrs. George
Ii. Draper in Golden Beach, Florid;
will return on Wednesday.
Miss Ann Hall Wilson returned
Ia Philadelphia Sunday afte
spending the past three weeks Wit
Ah'.and Mrs John NJ. Wilson.
Miss Rae Russell, r. y. of Phil
adtlphia. and friend, Harold Rus
sell OF Wilmington. spent Il yer
delightful Weekend rs guests {
Mr.. and Mrs Pierce Russell OF K,
hoboth Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Pla
: ford Russell OF Milton.
Nrand Mrs. James Salcvan, {
Athol, Mass. who have spent til
past week end in town With thei
families, left Tuesday morning It
Florida where they will spen
some time with Mr. and Mr.
George IL Draper at Golden BeaCI
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
BIRTHDAY SUPPER

Mr. and Mrs. Reese Jester enter
tanned with turkey supper on
Friday night. February -, in honor
of Rcese's birthday. Everyone had
a delightful time and Reese recelV-
ed several useful gifts. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. George Jes-
fer AIR. and Mrs. Norman Jester
and family OF Georgetown Mf: ana
Mrs. David EllingswOrth OF Ellen
dale. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell RobblhS'
Mrs. Sallie Robbins. Mr.. ana Mrs.
Robert Donovan, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Robbins and family, MI
and Mrs. David Robbins ana lam-
ilv and MIR. and Mrs. Ernest ArSo
and family OF Milford,
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The Margaret c. Pyle Rebekah
Lodge will hold a public card and
bingo party in the Odd Fellows Hall
on Thursday evening, March IA.
Prizes and refreshments.
"Deadlier Than the Male" pre-
sented by the Senior Class of the
FELTON, High School by special ar
rangement of Samuel French, in
the high school auditorium on
March l at S:15 p. IN. Adults, Soc,
tax included; children, 35c, tax in
cluded.
Peter S. Collins. Magnolia, and
Howard w. Bramhall, Georgetown,
have been named as the State Board
members OF the Milford School
Building Commission to succeed w.
Reilly Brown, Wyoming, and War
rem c. Newton, Bridgeville. former
members of the board.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
Highway Income Was
129,7O9.64 In 1945
CONTINUED from First Pager

The disbursements for the De-
partment during the year totaled
50 SOP $3.50, an increase of $lNl,-
1882 over the previous year which
was largely accounted for in the
items OF maintenance and con
structiOn contracts.
Mr.. Muncy's report lists the as
sets of the department at S2S.66o.-
279.76. OF this amount $1,6H3,4'".'6
is in cash with $1,613.939.46 repre-
senting an accumulative total OF
income excess over disbursements.
The value of the states roads and
bridges is placed at $23,1S0,49o
while the land and buildings own
ed by the department are valued at
$7S4,900 and the value of the equip
ment is $5l6.436
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
GO

Word comes from Mr. and
Mrs. Fergus b. Purves of Glen
dale, California. that a recent
guest of theirs was DR.. Joseph
Holland Burchenal. Mrs. Pur-
yes is better remembered in
Milford as Miss Mary Ninyard,
and DR.. Burchenal as the
grandson of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph L. Holland.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
VALENTINE PARTY

A Valentine party was given on
Thursday evening to number of
friends by June Reed at her home
on North Walnut street.
The decorations were carried out
in true Valentine fashion with
spring flowers. Those present were
Shirley Lea Ellingsworth and Joan
Ennis Of Ellendale; Dolores Daven-
port Loretta Baker. Cora Jean Can
non. Joyce Argo, Roberta Kennedy
Jeannine MumfOrd. Dorothy Mae
Bennett and Martha Wilson. Games
and refreshments made a merry
time for all.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs Ralph L. Pearson
of Uouston announce the engage
mont of their daughter, Louise to
William II. Sapp. Jr., son OF VII:
and Mrs. William IL. Sapp' also OF
Houston. He received his honor
,hle discharge from the Army early
I,et fan after serving over two
years. eight months OF which We're
snnnt in the +. 7. Q. The wedding
,iilI t,kr ulacr in the early spring.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A surprise birthday party was
given Mrs. Viola Wilson on Thurs
day. February !, at her home near
Georgetown by her daughter, Mrs.
William Hamilton. whose birthday
was on the same date, and her sis
ter, Mrs. Ellen Penuel OF Millsboro.