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Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
CELEBRATES SOth BIRTHDAY

Mrs. F. c. Houseman. formerly
OF Milford, quietly celebrated her
ooth birthday on Tuesday. Septem-
Der ~. at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Arthur R. Mercner of 10
Wilkinson Terrace. Arlington \
j. Another daughter. Mrs. Mabel
Jones. lives in Newark. Mrs.
Houseman, shut-in for MANY
years, has made many friends in
Arlington and is still an active
member of the First Methodist
Church OF Arlington. \. !.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
State College Opens
seth Session Sept. 16
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Continued from first pasel
Upper classmen will register
Thursday ana Friday, September ~
and 20
:.3 Out For Football Team
Coach Thomas (Tank1 Conrad
assembled % aspirants for the
Delaware State College football
team today and remarked. We
have exactly three weeks 10 get
ready for North carolina State. ="
Delaware opens the 6. |. 4. A. sea
son by playing North Carolina
State al Dover on September IS and
follows at Dover with Morgan on
October , The third game is with
Lincoln at oxford, Pennsylvania on
October l.
Back from last years team are
sam Bis House, Davis. stellar {.
/ A \ tackle and candidate for
All-American; Thomas, Collick: ::
COttman; Nickerson; Warner:
Dunbar: Tyler; Wilson spearhead-
ed by Delaware's superb All
American back CLAY" Aldridge.
From the 1912 combination. after
service in the armed forces are
Motley, Stephens. Jackson. Boaz
and Glover. Added to This list are
exc. Is Hart. Bundy. Bullock.
Demetrie, Rich, Badson. Sims. Tay-
lor. Harmon, Moore. McAllister.
Harris, coleman. W. Hart.
Assisting Conrad in building the
l946 Hornet aggregation are LEROY
'Greeniel Easterly. former Wilher-
force star and Alabama state
coach. Bennie cCatfisn George.
star ~ Delaware end. and Nate
Johnson. former Delaware quarter
back.
Schedule
North Carolina. At Dover. Sep
tcmher IS.
Morgan. ~ Dover. October ;.
Lincoln. At Lincoln. October -
Princess Anne. Al Princess Anne.
October ~
Hampton. At Hampton. October
26
Howard. At Wilmington. Noycm-
her .
Open, November ..
Winston Salem. Al Dover. 40
Vemher IL.
81. Paul. Al s.. Paul. November %
Open. November y.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
Rotarians Enjoyed
Angel Terrace Night
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a good attendance from both
clubs. plus several guests enjoyed
the many other things which were
prepared in abundance by the
clubs menu committee and de-
livered 10 Angel Terrace" by a
special committee headed by Will
mer O. LankfOrd.
Because of the opening game
being played with Salisbury at
home the same night, the usual
business meeting and formalities
were dispensed with. and the group
left Houston, after thanking
"ShOck" for an outstanding good
time.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Miss Oracle NJ Webb OF Ellen
dale. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Le-
roy Webb. Jr. of Stockley. and
Hunter Wilson Jones. son OF Mrs.
Lucy Y. Jones OF Milford. were
quietly married on Thursday eve
ming. August \. at 80 O'Clock by
Rev. John NJ DeChant pastor of
the Presbyterian Church OF Mil
ford Mr.. Jones has served three
years in the armed forces. two
years OF which he served overseas.
He is employed by the Masten
Trucking Company
The newIy-weds are making their
home with the brides grandpar-
cnts, Mr. and Mrs Harry Arney of
Ellendale until their home is COM
pleted at Lynch Heights.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs Clement J. Nevin
of Milford. are receiving congratu-
lations upon the birth of baby
daughter. Kathleen Marie, on Sep
tember 3. Mrs. Nevin will be re-
membered by her many friends rs
Miss Rebecca Brimer.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
POcahOntas Notes

The committee for Septembo,
with Sister Olivia Abbott as chair
lady, will start Monday evening
September 80. a series of binpo
parties. Watch the paper for par
ticulars.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
Shawnee Club News

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
ton Club will hold their first fall
meeting at the home of Mrs. Wal
ter Conaway on Friday, September
l3. at 1:30 p. m Miss Minerva Sip
pie will give a travelogue. Plan to
attend
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

making a waving sea of white
ness, pleasing TO the eye. The
processed product will make
many and fine wheat cakes for
the cold weather just ahead.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
MILFORD LIBRARY TO RE-
CLOSED SEPTEMBER II

The Milford Public Library will
be closed on Saturday morning and
evening. September II. in order to
make necessary repairs.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
Obituary

WADkINS
John H. Watkins of 904 Turner
avenue. Drexel Hill. Pa. passed
away in the Delaware County Hos
pital on Sunday morning. Septem-
ber S. He was the son of the late
John r. and Lucinda Watkins of
Milford Neck and was born Sep
tember Is. 1872 When young
man he went to Philadelphia and
had been engaged in the contract
ing business for several years He
is survived by his wife Mrs. Rachel
Davis Watkins and two sisters.
Miss Laura Watkins of Milford
and Mrs. Frederick d. Roach of
Philadelphia. His remains were
brought to Milford Wednesday NOR
ming and funeral services held in
Berry's Funeral Home at D. m.
Rev. d. +. Wood of Frederica. Of
ticiating. Interment was made in
odd Fellows cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THF 1916 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

First Lieutenant Roland c. Heis-
Ter. Machine Gun Company. First
Pennsylvania Regiment. son of
Mrs. Minnie Heisler. of Milford. has
made an exceptional score at tar
set practice on the Mexican border,
" here he has been with his COM
p&ny since June.
Since attending summer school
al Newark. Delaware the Misses
Carrie Masten. Mildred Deputy.
Marion Skewis. RoSella Lyons and
Elizabeth Wharton will teach in
rural districts. They are all grad
yates of the Milford High School
last June.
Mrs y. G.. Collins and the Misses
Mabelle Truitt. Annie Harrington.
Ida Harrington Emma Capehart
and Miss Carey of Georgetown. left
yesterday for Niagara Falls and a
short trip in Canada. They will be
away about two weeks.
Master James DickprSOn enter
tanned few OF his friends at his
home on South Walnut Street on
Tuesday afternoon. September -.
in honor of his fifth birthday.
Miss Edith Quigg. daughter of
Rev. Howard Quigg. former Mil
ford residents. has been the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Stanton
this week.
Miss Mabel Smith. who has been
spending her vacation with her
sister in Baltimore has returned
home
Mls Alex R0osa entertained
rumber Of her friends at her cor
taSe at Slaughter Beach last week.
Herbert G. Jump left yesterday
for Washington. D. e.. whore he
will visit for a week
Calvin HOlcOm from G0ldshor0.
\. e.. has heen visiting Wilson. NJ
\inYard this week.
The third game of the five game
series between Salisbury. the win
rerS of the Peninsula League. and
Chamhershurs. the winners of the
Blue Ridge League. will be plaved
in Milford this afternoon. The
teams are playing for the cham
pionShiD of Maryland. and also to
ascertain the supremacy of the two
LEAGUES. The game today promises
To he fast one and was brought to
N1l'ord through the efforts of Dr.
W. / Grier. who manacod the Mil
'"rd team Of the Peninsula league
this year. Thos" who go out to to-
"Av's cam" will witness fast hall
Il being the last which will ho rlav-
"d on the local diamond this voar
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13


Mrs. Sallie Sharp Messick OF
Seaford, director of the Sharp
School of Speech at Seaford.
has issued comprehensive
brochure Of the purpose and
aims of the school OF neces-
sity the enrolment is limited.
Each class is small. giving op-
pOrtunity for individual atten-
ton. This schedule is for
adults as we'll as young people
and children in all phases OF
the speaking voice.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

These fall days bring to fru-
ition many things of natural
beauty. Somewhat off the
beaten path, which does not
detract from the beauty, is
ninety-acre field OF buckwheat.
the possession of Douglas Fry.
The land is close to Fowler's
Beach and is now in full bloom.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Mrs. James Mayhem and
Mrs. Walter Hoey entertained
together at bridge at the May
hew home on Thursday eve
ming. August %. Their guests.
VINO came for dessert at eight.
were Mrs. Joseph J. Pearce.
Mrs Birda Burdick. Mrs. Her
bert Nichols. Mrs. George Abb
bOtt, Mrs. Charles Murphy.
Mrs James Holzmueller, Mrs.
Harry Mulholland, Mrs. Mar
shall Hugg. Mrs Albert Peter
man, Mrs. Clarence Welch.
Miss Alice Brown, Mrs. Har-
old Wall. Mrs. Harry Mayhem.
Miss Cordelia Carter. Miss
Dorothy Derrickson. Mrs. Les
lie Blades, Miss Irene Markert.
Mrs. Fergus Purves. Mrs. Hal
lett Vinyard. Mrs. Michael
GrOverman. Mrs. Byron Glib
son. Mrs. Conrad Travers.
Mrs George Waters. Miss Err
na Martin. Mrs. John Mayhem.
Mrs. W w. McGinnes, Mrs.
Victor Harrison and Miss Ma
bel Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Mrs William V. Sipplc was
aRreeably surprised on Mon
day when she arrived at Sc
quota Tearoom at Lewes to
find several members of her
family there to help with the
celebration Of her birthday.
Present for the evening meal
were Mr.. Sipple. Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Truitt. Mrs. Charles
+. Narney. Mr. and Mrs. Gar
rett l.. Grier and daughter Lin
da. William V. Sipple. Bird. and
Mr and Mrs. George II. Dra-
per. Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
I.OPER

Mrs. Drucilla LOper Cnee Den
nisl aged IS years. died recently.
She was the wife of the late Noah
A. Loper, who was for years a resi-
dent and prominent farmer of St
Jones Neck. Dover. She was horn
near Berlin, Md. daughter of the
late William Harrison and Mary
Ann Dennis She is survived by two
sons. Edgar d. LOper of Viola and
Charles F. LOper of Dover. eight
grandchildren. five great-grandchil-
dren. several nieceS and nephews.
Funeral services were in charge of
the Reverend Tilghman Smith In
terment was made in Barratt' :
Chapel cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
WILLIAMS

Ulysses Grant Williams of Cam
den. y. j.. died Monday. September
., at his late home. He was former
ly of Milford. He is survived by a
wife and one daughter. Mrs. Laura
James of Camden. ~ j. His re-
mains were shipped to Milford.
where services will be held at the
grave. Friday. September Is. In
terment at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Rev. Herson officiating.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Mrs. Elmert T. Williams has
issued invitations for tea
which she will give at her
home on Lake View avenue on
Thursday. September 10. from
three TO five. at which time she
will present her daughter-in-
law. Mrs. Thomas r. Williams.
TO her friends.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

An important meeting of the
Red Cross directors of Area 6
will be held at the home of the
secretary. Mrs. Charles Swain.
311 Sussex avenue. on Tuesday
evening, September Il. at eight
o'clock. Please be present. is
the request of the chairman.
W. Shockley Daugherty.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

The fall finds Horace G.. Tro-
pea already busy in his studio.
which he has at his home on
South Walnut street. Portrai-
lures at their best. come from
his studio. The enclosed frame
which holds fine examples of
his work. now hangs near the
5. c. Evans Jewelry Store The
present photogl aph is OF Mrs.
L. Hayes DickersOn, the for
mer Miss Elaine Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Mrs Joseph J Pearce call
ed meeting OF chairmen at
her home on Clarke avenue on
Monday evening for the pur-
pose of further planning OF
the program for the calendar
year of the Milford New Cen
tury Club. Mrs. Carlton Fooks
and Mrs. Philip Jacobs are the
cO-chairmen of the program
and had already many inter
esting items for the coming
year noted The two projects.
under the sponsorship OF the
club, will continue to be the
Brownie Troop of Girl Scouts.
under the leadership Of Mrs.
Roger DeatS and the dancing
class conducted by Mrs. Tull.
The opening OF the club will
be on October A. The program
for the month will be: October
Directors meeting with
Mrs +. Burgette Short. Octo-
her IA Business and Social.
Mrs F. Davis Watson and Mrs.
j. POstles Hammond. hOstesses.
Reports of. State and National
FederatiOns given by Mrs. f.
W. Buchanan. state president OF
Dover: Dr. NJ Dalema Draper.
Mrs. John W. Fry and Mrs.
Philip Jacobs. October 21-
Covered Dish Luncheon. Ad-
dress by Miss Helena Belinska
of Washington. d. e.. from the
Department of Cultural Rela-
tiOnS of the Polish Embassy.
October 2S Education. Mrs.
Herman Phillips. chairman:
Mr. II A. Shatcrian. speaker.
With such a fine start no mem
her will want to miss any of
the meetings of the year.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13
LEGAR

Funeral services were held sun
day afternoon. September S. at the
funeral home of J. J. FramptOn and
Son at fredericksburg. Maryland. for
Mrs. Annie COrkran Legar, wife OF
Jesse Francis Legar ST.. She pass
ed away at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Thaddeus Thigpen, MI
Olive. North Carolina, OF heart
attack suffered last Friday. Sep
temher s. In addition TO her hus-
band she is survived by four chill
dren. Vaughn Legar of Baltimore.
Md; Mrs. Thaddeus Thipgen of Mt
Olive. y. c.; Mrs. Clyde Wilson.
Fredericksburg. Maryland. and Jesse
Francis Legar. Jr.. of Milford; II
grandchildren and great-grand-
children.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis
We're hosts on Tuesday eve
ming when they entertained at
dinner in compliment 70 Mrs.
Theodore Townsend and her
daughter, little Connie Town
send. whose birthdays it WAS.
Members OF their families were
present.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Major and Mrs. James W.
Cannon celebrated their for
tieth wedding anniversary last
evening They. with their i'm
mediate family had dinner to-
gether at their home on North
Washington street. Celebra-
ting with them was their
daughter, Mrs. John Jewell.
and their son. James Cannon of
ThOmpsonvile and his family.
The CannOns have three grand
children. Congratulations to
these fine people and best
wishes for many more such
celebrations.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Master James Dickerson enter
tanned d few OF his friends at his
home on South Walnut Street on
Tuesday afternoon. September -.
in honor OF his fifth birthday.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Mrs d G.. Collins and the Misses
Mabelle Truitt. Annie Harrington.
Ida Harrington. Emma Capehart
and Miss Carey of Georgetown. left
yesterday for Niagara Falls and
short trip in Canada. They will be
away about two weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

sk\I will be host to the
I'M fire companies of
IL Delaware. Already
----------------- the town has sur
passed any other decoration of
other times. in their honor. 1t
is good that they will meet
here for their annual delibera-
tions and it is hoped that they
will go away with pleasant
memories of their visit. and
further enlightened upon their
volunteer duties in fire protec-
ton. Certainly no group of
men are to be more highly
commended than those men
who give willingly of time and
service to protect and defend
local homes and communities.
hdS 'iiio HIt SlOup VI III T.
fighters be given a royal well
come and warm hospitality.
&
In Calvary Methodist Church
on Saturday afternoon. Sep
tember Z. Reverend l.. r.. Wer-
ner officiated at the wedding
of Miss Marjorie Jane Walls.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. RO-
land Walls. and Mr.. Harold
Quillan. son of Mr. and Mrs.
George W Quillen. all of Mil
ford. Mrs. William Watson
played the wedding music and
accompanied Miss Florence
Bennett. who sang Because"
The bride. who wore tailored
gray gaberdine suit, with
black accessories and whose
corsage was of orchids. was
attended by Miss Gertrude
McSherry. of Dover. as maid
of honor. Her suit was of gray
diagonal weave. Her corsage
was of talisman roses. Mr..
Roland Walls, brother of the
bride. was best man. The ush-
ers were Mr. Donald Walls and
Mr.. William Hugg. Mrs. Walls.
mother of the bride. wore a
black dress with black acces-
sOries and corsage OF white
roses. Mrs. Quillen chose a
turquoise dress with black ac-
cessOries. Her corsage was of
talisman roses. The Young
couple left after the ceremony
for short wedding trip to
New York Mrs. Quillen was a
member of the Milford High
School. Glass of 1941, and is
employed in the office of the
Sussex Poultry Company. Mr..
Quillen is associated with the
Taylor Auto Supply Company.
They will live in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Miss Edith Quigg. daughter of
Rev. Howard Quigg. former Mil
tord residents. has been the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Stanton
this week.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Miss Mabel Smith. who has been
spending her vacation with her
sister in Baltimore has returned
home.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

MIS- AlcX Roosa entertained
rumber Of her friends at her cor
taSe at Slaughter Beach last week.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Herbert 6. Jump left Yesterday
for WASHINGTON D. e.. whore he
will visit for a week.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

Calvin Holcom from Goldshoro.
\. e.. has heen visiting Wilson. NJ.
Vineyard this week.
Milford chronicle., 1946-09-13

EXT week Milford
will be host TO the
fire companies of
Delaware. Already
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

Next time you're on the Parkway, why not drive in? We'd like to show you how GULF products and GULF services can keep your car shipshape, can make your motoring an even greater pleasure!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

1 Laura M. Phelan, Bishop grades 3 and 4 to grade 3; Renorah Bar Der. Slocum, grace 1, to Bishop grades 3 and 4; Frances Mazulaitis, East Mountain, teacher-in-ch charge grades 5, 6, and 8, to teacher-in- charge, grades 4, 5, 6, '. Margaret E. Soprano, East Noun tain, grades l, ?, 3, 4, to grades l, 2, 3; Helene Miller, Chase, grade 3. to Russell, grade 3; Margaret Fitz- patrick, Chase, grade to grade 8; Marguerite German, Bishop, grade 4, to Washington, grade 4; Helen M. St. Louis. Sprague, Kindergarten heda, to Kingsbury, Kindergarten head.
 The resignation of Miss Mary P DeMatteo, teacher of the atypical class at Washington School, was accepted.
 The name of Mary D. Howard of l544 Baldwin Street was placed on the grade waiting list. The name
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

whose two stacks were destroyed and whose radio mast was Wilted. had her paint Scorched aft and her superstructure bulkheads dished in
 Fundamental Damage Lacking
 The battleShip Nevada. whose en- tire aft topside structure was changed by the heat from gaudy redorange with areas of white to dirty, showed that her equipment exposed on the after deck was cheWed up and scorched The ship seemed however, to have suffered no fundamental damage.
 The heavy cruiser Pensacola s stacks were knocXed over and her masts mangled at the top. An air plane was demolished and blown over the Pensacola's side. Exposed equipment had been burned and scattered
 The 34-year-old Arkansas. oldest battleship ill the U. s. fleet, whose superstructure showed the hammer like fatteaing effect of the bomb, was a shambles amidships.
 Wisps of smoke still floated from smouldering fires.
 The Japanese battleship Nagato's new scars were lost among the heavy bomb damage inflicted by U. s. naval flyers during the war
 Eugen's Bow Scorched
 The German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugens bow, forward structures and entire starboard side were scorched although she was nearly 5000 yards from the target center. Her wooden forward mast was splintered and the top of her after steel mast had broken off. Coils of rope on the Eugens rail were scorched and glass windows on the bridge were shattered
 The destroyers Rhinds funnel was gone and her masts were bent.
 Forrestal and Blandy passed many other targets which exhibited blast and heat effects in varying degrees. Their picket boat also passed over an area 2,OO0 yards astern and to port of the Nevada where the destroyer Anderson and the transports, Gillian and Carl- isle were sunk.
 And on the way to the Prinz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT WATERBURY CONN., TUESDAY, JULY 2 1e46

ByrneS will instruct the children in these various crafts. Children who already have signed for these classes include: Lillian Deslauriers, Claire Parker, Carol Blinn, Laurian Nor throp, Antoirette DeSlaurierS, Hazel Mahoney. Helen Mahoney, Lettie GreatoreX and Shirley Fisher.
 First players to sign on the soft ball teams are: Richard Miclette, Skippy Everts, William Deeley, Richard Emmens, Louis Durocher, Richard Golymbuski, Brian Sulli- van, Freddie Mccarthy.
 Checker Tourney Daily at PM. The prize for the winner will be awarded at the end of the season.
 Horseshoe Tournament Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2:30
 There will be a Story Hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 The children from to years will join the group conducted by Mrs. Ellen Wilson the to g year old children will be in Miss Foody's group and the 9 to 12 year oldS will go to Miss ORourke'S s group
 Every Wednesday at 2 P M. there will be special contests. Three prizes will be awarded for each con- test. Supervisors at the park will explain the rules.
 July 3. Doll Show; July IT. Cos tune Show; July "A, Pet Show; July 31 Hobby Show; August T, Sports Events.
 HOpeville
 Rehearsals for the play to be en- tered in the Drama contest of the Waterbury Fairgrounds will be conducted at 10 A NJ every Mon day, Tuesday and Friday under the direction of Miss Mary Devereaux.
 Handicraft classes will be con ducted every afternoon by Miss Claire Ann Keefe.
 This "Wednesday at 10:3o there will be a Peanut Race directed by Henry Grenier, Jr. Prizes will be awarded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
GI PROUD AS ROYALTY

Anna. Ill.-UP)-Royalty, or a3 least the faint shadow of what used to be royalty, is visiting this small southern Illinois town.
 ITS J. c. Turner is the proud owner of an ancient Rolls Royco that he claims was the property of King George of England, and was presented by the king to former governor of Virginia.
 When new the car cost SIS, ,001 according to the CT, but he bought it for S200 The chief drawback is that the vehicle gets only 10 miles to the gallon of petrol"
 The word "electrocute" was ou4sS mated in 1890 when New York StsSe originated executions by electricity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
Two Teachers Appointed By Board
 Eight Transfers Also
 Formally Approved

Two teacher appointments and eight transfers were made by the Board of Education last night, and one resignation was approved
 Appointed to the Crosby High School faculty were Mrs. Margaret T. Derwin. who will teach mathe- matics, and Thomas J. Byrnes who will be assigned to several sub jectS to handle the anticipated overflow of classes.
 Dr. John G. Gilmartin, superin- tendent of schools. said that there is a death of teachers qualified to teach mathematics, and that Mrs DerWin was the only one available
 Mrs. Derwin. graduate of New Rochelle College, is widow Be- fore her marriage she was regular teacher at LeavenWorth High School for four years During the past year she did substitute teach ing at LeaVenWorth. She has state certifieation to teach algrebra, plane and solid geometry. trigonometry household accounting and vocation al mathematics.
 The school head reported that the registration at Crosby for the com ing year reveals an increase of 175. and said that the situation has ere ated a demand for teacher of broad qualifications. He said MT Byrnes is certified to teach physical sciences. general science. history social studies, economics. Latin and English.
 He is graduate of Holy Cross College, holds Masters degree from St. Mary's University, and has started work on his Decorate at Yale University. and has taught for 10 years at Berlin and Hamden
 Transfers were made as follows.