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Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
PARENTS ARE AWARDED
BRONZE STAR MEDAL

The Bronze Star Medal awarded
Private First Class Sanford II.
Goodwin. Infantry. of FELTON,, X. +.
d.. who was killed in action at Lu-
zon. the Philippines Islands ON
April %, 1913. was awarded pos
thumously last Tuesday to his ia
thcr and mother. MIR. and Mrs. John
Goodwin of FELTON,.
Presentation was made by Cap
tain William y. IIOlcomb. lntan-
try, Recruiting Officer for Della
ware, at a ceremony in the Goodwin
home
The citation accompanying the
medal which was awarded by di-
rectiOn OF the President follows:
For heroic achievement i'll con-
nectiOn with military operations
against the enemy at LuzOn, Philip
pines Islands on 23 April l945. Pri-
Yates Goodwin and Hanson crawleG
to an observation point to locate
enemy positions to their platoon
front. They opened fire upon the
enemy eliminating Japanese ma
chine gun but drew fire from an
other concealed gun to their from
resulting in their deaths. They real
lied that once they opened fire Oh
the enemy that they would draw
fire. but ignored their own persona
safety, eliminated the heavy Wea
pom and saved the platoon from be
ing fired upon while il was bein:
organized for an attack.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Kiwanis Notes

The Milford kiWanis Club in a
short but interesting program last
evening listened with interest as
Past Lieutenant Governor Harry
b. King of the Dover club stressed
some very important points ON
Kiwanis work and kiwaniS mem
bership using as his theme "a Nj
Wanian the Individual. tie was
presented to the club by Bob Woll-
ters. who was program chairman
for the evening.
Members OF the Dover and RehO-
both Clubs were present as guests
and Lieutenant Governor X Carlton
Moore of the Rehoboth club induct-
ed a new member. John Rogers, IN
to the Milford club.
A letter from Theodore Collins
of the Diamond State Telephone
COMPANY. was read by Ford ScWell
in which was expressed again the
appreciation of the recent testlmon-
ial dinner given by the local clul
to the Milford Office phone opera
tors for faithful service performed
during the war years. Accompany
ing the letter was a copy OF the tel
ephone news magazine. which con
/ tanned photograph OF the dinner
and a full page article concerning
the event.
Also discussed was the coming
International kiWanls conNentlol
to be held at Atlantic City in June
and members who plan to attcnC
should get in touch with Ford Sew
ell or Secretary Edgar +. lsaacs
Jr. The deadline for reservation
is March ~.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Two New All Club Agents
Are Appointed At Della
ware University
Continued from First Pagel

tative of the National Magnesium
Corporation in ElktOn. Md. For ten
years. he operated grain. dairy
and poultry farm near Chester
town, Md
AIT Field will be in charge of the
4-H club program in New Castle
County, and will also work with
older youth groups throughout the
state.
New Al Club Agent for Sussex
County is William c. Sloan, of Ok
ford, Penna. a 1910 graduate of the
University of Delaware. Mr.. Sloan
received a b. S. degree in agrio a
tUre, majOring in aSronOmy. From
graduation until June. l941, he was
I employed by the Standard Oil Com
rany of Pennsylvania. He resigned
at that date to enlist in the Naval
Reserve, and received his commits
sion as ensign in May. 1912
Following his commission, Sloan
served as instructor at Jackson
Vile. Florida and Washington. ID. G..
until July, 1943 From March. 1945.
until December, 1945. he served in
the Pacific theatre as pilot, and
was awarded the Air Medal with a
gold star in lieu of a second medal.
He was discharged to inactive duty
with the rank of lieutenant Is. 81
in December. 1945.
Mr.. SlOan's appointment became
effective February l. and he will
make his headquarters III George
town. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
MANY WORLD WAR III
VETERANS AT BEACONS

Sponsored by the Veterans Ad-
a large group of
World War III veterans are now at
tending Beacon College of Busi-
ness Administration, i'll Whining
ton. Among those now i'll classes
are students entered from all sec
tions of the Eastern Shore C0un-
ties and the DelmarVa Peninsula.
J. w HirOnS, president OF the
college. has announced that add
tional students will be admitted to
all courses on Monday. March I.
Courses include all phases of bust
ness administration qualifying the
graduate for responsible positions
or for the work OF carrying ON
their own businesses. Beacon Col
lege is on the approved list OF
schools and colleges available to
veterans for education under the
Gil Bill Of Rights.
Graduates of the college are aid
ed in securing positions III the par
ticular field of business in which
they desire to specialize. For thos,
planning to enter their own busi-
ness special courses are arranged
and a special advisory service is
offered
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Clothing Schools
In Kent County
Continued from First Page)

The Farming group of home sew
ers will meet at the Farmers Bank
Building in Harrington. ON three
consecutive Wednesday. the first
session was held February - The
sessions will start at IL a. IN. and
close at 800 p. III. Women who have
already signed up to attend the
liarrinGtOn sessions are: Mrs. lIar-
ry Stafford. Harrington; Mrs. Frank
Thorpe. Harrington: Mrs Willis
Lau&hcry. Pennington; Mrs Chas.
Thompson, harrington; Mrs Mary
Richards. WOOdSidc; Mrs. Amos
Layton. Harrington; Mrs Harry
Porter, Harrington; Mrs Robert
Wilson. Harrington; Mrs. George
Sullivan, Harrington; Mrs Edgar
Cain. Harrington; Mrs James Viii
son. harrington; Mrs. Woodrow
Holloway. Harrington; Mrs. FL
wood GruWell. FELTON,; Mrs Elmer
Cain. Harrington.
The oak Grove group will meet
1T the home OF Mrs. Frances Rau&h-
ley. Dover, Route >, on three con
Srcutiyo thursdays. BEGINNING on
February II. Women planning t,
attend these sessions are: Mrs
Fred Filter WyominS, Mrs William
EulGe Myomin@. Mrs Kuymou,
PIvrsou. Dover. Route ,; Mrs. Fl
len Schneider, Dover, Route >; Mrs
Arthur Dawes, Jr.. Dover; Mrs
Frances Raughlcy, Dover. Route >
Mrs. John Carrow. Dover. Route >
Mrs. NJ p. Moore, Dover. Route t
Mrs Emma Tarhurton, Dover, Rout,
/; Mrs. James s. Richardson. Cam
den.
Any other Kent county women in
trrcstcd in attending these meet
iu%S are urged To contact Miss AIDE
line Hoffman, Clothing Specialist
University OF Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15

Miss Nellie Hill of Dover was the
Weekend guest Of Mrs. David Wal
lace.
Mir and Mrs. Jack Burris and
cAildr"n are moving into their
rome ON Clark Avenue this week.
Edward Mulholland Of Milford
spent the Weekend with MIR. and
Mrs. J. {. Pritchard and family and
his daughter Thema.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick White. Mrs.
Carlton Reed and sister Elsie, all
OF Milton. We're guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Bennett on Sunday.
Mrs. Olivia Abbott. Great Deputy
PocahontaS and Mrs Edith H. H&Gl
rast Deputy spent the week end
III Wilmington attending the De
Plty PocahuntaS night. held in Red
Mems Hail, 5l7 Chiplcy 81. on Sat
lTday night.
Mrs. Harlan Swain of Whining
tom returned Friday morning aftel
spending week with her hus
band, Private Harlan Swain o
Camp Pickett. Va. Mrs. Swain stay
ed at the NJ. and r. Hotel in Black
stone. Va. Mrs Swain is the daugh
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mul
holland of Milford.
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Opt
hanccllor and daughter Anne o
Arlm2ton, Va, were guests of Nj
and Mrs. {. -. Holzmucllcr for
short time last week Iieutenan
colonel ChanctJor is on termina
leave and with Mrs. Chancellor i
pending it on a trip through Va
hut most of the time at Hot Spring
while Anne is visiting her grand
PARENTS
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
POcahOntas Notes

Monday evening, February 25. in
the Pocahontas Lodge Hall. Sister
Nora Donovan. chairlady for Feb
ruary and her helpers. will be hos
tesses for bingo and card party.
Prizes and refreshments and an
evening of fun for all for 35c.
Date. February 25; place Pocahon-
tas Lodge Hall; time s p. IN.
Deputy POcahOntas Olivia Abbott
and Past Deputy Edith r. Hall
trailed to Wilmington last Satur-
day to attend Deputy Pocahontas
Night in the Red Mems Hall on
Shipley street. Twenty-siX pale
faces became full fiedged Pocahon-
tas. These ladies reported a fine
time.
POcahOntas Sara Walls is still
holding her membership attend
ance is fine considering weather
and grippe.
We were glad to welcome Sister
Harder as new member. We hope
to see her on each Mondays sleep,
as that is the only way to keep in
terested in any organization that
goes for all members.
Watch the Chronicle for remind
| er of card and bingo party.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Personal Happenings

MIR. and Mrs John O. Snyder are
leaving today for Charlottesville, Va.
Miss Sue MunSOn of Claymunt
spent the past week with Miss
Sarah BarcuS.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fisher moV-
ed into their recently purchased
home last week.
Osborne Scott. recently honor
hly discharged from the Navy ON
the West Coast. arrived home ON
sunday
Dr. clyde Nelson, Leslie |.
March and Frank Waples are i'll
chicago this week attending Il dem
tai mcrtinS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodger Harrison
and daughter, Susan left on Tues
day for Lancaster Pa, where they
Will make their home
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. HasWell Pierre,
and James r. Pierce have been at
tending the hardware convention
in Philadelphia this week
Mrs Mary Han Kerr Of Philadcl
rhia came ON Tuesday to spend the
week with her mother, Mrs. George
ii. Hall who has been i'll, but is
improving.
Nh. ana Mrs. Al Dyer are delight
Cd to have their son, Preston, hacl
home with them again. after & Ion,
tour Of duty in the Italian Theate
of operation.
Mn and Mrs. Robert Pierce q
White Plains, New York Welcome
!. daughter, born Thursday. Janu
airy 2i 1916 She has been name
Sandra Elizabeth.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
ROTARY NEWS

AT their regular weekly dinner
meeting this week, the members of
the Milford Rotary club through
the courtesy of DR.. II. J. Emory.
were afforded an opportunity to
hear Alfred Joseph of the con-
struction firm of Joseph and Willis
OF Dover. give Il historical lecture
on surveying.
Mr.. Joseph told the club that con-
trary to popular belief the State of
Delaware is not south of the Mason
and Dixon Line. but is rather north
east Of il.
lie also told some interesting
stories about surveying in the low
"r part OF the state. and gave in
teresting hiShIishts on this ancient
and most interesting profession.
Next week Mr.. Joseph has con
scented to return to Milford and give
his we'll known lecture on Patty
annOn, the famous lower Delaware
female slave dealer. who was inn
mortaliZcd in the book The En-
tailed Hat" by George Alfred
Gath Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Ceiling Prices Are
Set For Nylon Hose
CONTINUED from First Pager

A l3-9auGe, first quality. brand
cd. full-tashiontd. all nylOn pair Of
stockings retdils at $l.20 pair al
chain stores and mail order houses,
and $l.i0 at other retailers. y 81
gauge. first quality, branded. full
fashioned all nylon pair of hose re
tails at %l35 at chain stores or mail
order houses, and $l.55 at other re
tailcrS.
There are different prices in be
tween these price ranges. depend
in& ON the special features tn,
stocking might have. But peopl,
buying nylon hose are urged To III
spect the Slip which is included il
every pair OF stockings. To assur,
themselves that they are not payin.
above ceilinS prices.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Joint Motor License
Plan Adopted Here
CONTINUED from First Page)

This system has been adopted
to provide better service to motor
isis" MIR. Williams said Persons
v ho send in their auto registration
renewal applications hI mail can
also include their application for
new drivers licenses. Persons who
visit the motor vehicle division OF
iices in person will be able to pro-
cure both license renewals at the
same time"
As a large majority of the motor
vehicle registrations expire ON
March 81 this new system will aC-
COmmodate motorists during the
present quarter Mr. Williams eX~
laincd. Motor vehicle owners may
procure both of their new licenses
III April or early in May, or earlier.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
TWO SECTIONS SET
FOR GM SCHOOL

Increased interest manifest in
the retail automobile business
among men returning from mill
tary to civilian life has resulted in
General Motors Institute starting
two sections of new students in the
Dealer Cooperative Training pro-
gram. March Is, and April 10. This
tWo-year college grade training
program provides a modern appli-
cation of business apprenticeship
to GM dealers who in this way find
it possible to supply their organi-
zatiOnal needs with qualified young
men.
Applications for enrolment can
be made directly with the institute,
which is in position to consider
them according to educational
qualifications and to refer them to
dealers throughout the country and
Canada.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
STOREY TO REPRESENT
GOVERNOR IN TEXAS
(Continued from First Page)

The main events on the centennial
program will take place on the 10Th
with visit to historical places
starting the day and large parade
following. Col. Storey, as Della
wares representative. will have the
right of line in this parade and
among the prominent persons par
ticipating in the parade will be
General Jonathan VI. Wainwright. .
A special program in the evening
will bring the event to a close.
A personal message to the people
of Texas. from Governor Bacon, in
honor of this event, will be deliver
ed by Col. Storey.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
WEDDING
CROSH HARRINGTON

CROSH HARRINGTON
The marriage of Miss Jeanne
Frances Crosh, daughter of Mrs.
w. j. Prindeville, of Denton. Md.
and Mr.. John S. Harrington, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel s. Harring-
ton of Milford, is announced. The
ceremony was performed in the
chapel of First Methodist Church
Denton, on Friday, February s. by
the Rev. John +. French. pastor. III
the presence of relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Stewart Kelley of Kent Is
land, sister of the bride. was ma
trOn of honor. Mr.. William I'll. JopI
of Denton was best man.
When they return from THEN
wedding trip, the couple will live
in Denton.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
+. +. 4. NOTES

Milford Chapter of the Future
Farmers OF America defeated the
Milton Chapter in basketball by a
score of 30 to 2S.
The game was played in the Mil
ford school. Both teams played a
good game which was close all the
way through. The boys who played
for Milton were ID. Mills. r. Marvel,
+. lsaaCs. H. Belts, r. Marvel and
Argo For Milford: b. Clendaniel,
{. Johnson. p. Beebe, d. Davis, B.
Warren and b. Campbell. After the
game refreshments were enjoyed
by all.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
CHURCH AID
MEETS THIS EVENING

The Church Aid of MillwoOd will
meet this evening. Friday, Febru-
AIRY 10. at the community hall. The
committee is Mrs. Faverell MalOn-
ey, Mrs. Jennie Short and Mrs
Mary Robbins. Let's have a good
attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
~ RPRISE PARTY

Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Phillips
and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Joseph gave
a surprise party for their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Phillips, on Thurs
day evening. February = at Gum
bOrO. Refreshments were served to
the Go guests after the guest Of
honor had received her many use
full gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Tax Expenditure Is
Reported In Kent
CONTINUED from FIRST Psse)

Guiding the amount received from
tba state. were: Aid to dependent
,-n,oren. $4u.IO7 80, increase OF a.
5q472: Welfare Home, $3O'39l 10
decrease of $2S33; fire companies
$40 $40 7S431. increase of $4,433.35 !;
county relief. $12,775.3S, increase OF
SIaS124: hospitals, $4,635.79, de-
crease of $4,67ISS.
Other items listed under dis
burspments include: Salaries, $S5.-
9S9 @ 90 an increase of $11,S23.2S;
law and order, $l4.l7S.S2, a de-
crease of $1.S076 fuel. $1,297 80
increase of $5SS.49; repairs, ST.
1927. an increase of $465.7O.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Brownie News

The new Brownie Troop of Girl
Scouts is rapidly progressing with
a membership of is girls. These
girls are 50 enthusiastic about
their new club that it is Il pleasure
To work with them. They all re
ceivcd their uniforms this week and
will no doubt make a grand appear
anCc at their next meeting. The
girls made identification cards in
the shape of the trefoil to be worn
by the guests at the leaders con-
ference to he held in Milford on
March +. They have also collected
useful articles to be sent to needy
children in Europe. All future
Brownie meetings will be held al
! p. III. instead of $50.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
Milford Grange Notes

Promptly at $50 p. m, Paris
Kirby. chairman OF the Mems
Night program in Milford Grange.
went to the door Of the Grange Au-
ditorium and invited all present to
the dining room where the men
of the Garnge Welcomed the ladies
and escorted them 10 the tables,
which were set for the occasion.
and where delicious dinner was
served. The menu consisted of to-
mato Juice. hot roast beef, mashed
potatoes. candied sweets. kalc
pickles. rolls. butter. apple butter
gravy. coffee. and pumpkin pie.
How everyone did enjoy this
bOunteouS rcpast. and especially
the ladies. who did not even help
do the dishes.
After dinner All retired to the
auditorium for the regular meeting
which was presided over by the
worthy master, l. Donald Jester.
All officers were present II. II.
LemeX and H. r. Moore We're still
confined to their homes due To i'll
ness. but were reported somewhat
improved.
ARRANGEMENTS were made to go
bv bus to Broad Greek Grange on
Friday evening. February -. when
all Oranges of Sussex county will
meet for Neighhors' Night and the
Milford Grange will present the
program. Those going from Mil
ford are urged to be at the Grange
Hall promptly at $50 O'Clock.
At the close Of the business scS-
sion. Mr.. Kirby was in charge OF
the lecture hour and presented the
. following which was greatly en-
/ joycd by all
Singing by Grange, "Love's Ole
Sweet Song.
+ Reading. Ten commandments
! or Successful Living by Clar
, ence f. Jester.
Solo. The Little Gray Home il
: the West" and "Homc on tn,
Range" by Doug Fry.
George Macklin. the guest speak
rr. was then presented, and gave
very interesting and descriptive ac
count Of his "trip into Canada il
1898.
- He spoke Of the canadians as
peace loving, gracious people. whol
il was a pleasure to be among. III
dWclt at length on the Public Gan
: dens and Citadel OF COlfaX. :
k Paul's Cathedral, and Ccmctel!
% said Hubbard was the centre {
,t tuna fishing. described the placi
.e Lake OF Champlain, the Water Fall
ii at st. John, and compared Prime
@ Edward Island to Delaware. ley,
lp land. no rocks and much Vegct;
r. ton, especially taken over to tul
k nipS. He was there on July an
is il was cool enough for top coat
$. and heat was turned on in the he
v tells. He left his listeners with
IS very good impression OF Canad
" and many with a desire to Wis
ri their neighbOrs.
e Mr.. Kirby then gave % reason
ar for joining the Grange.
l. The very delightful evening clio
W ed by singing God BE With IC
Il Till We Meet Again
en- The lecture hour for Saturda
February l6, will be i'll charge
ct Mrs. Douglas Fry and will be Re
h reation Night This promises to
II something unusual and even
III Granger is urged to be prescl
10 Each night something new appea
IS on the program, and those attrn
m in@iug are really cnloYin@ the cN
nd uinGS. rs we'll as helping {
Il Grange to help them. R"frrShmen
rs will be in charge OF Mrs. J. :. W
IS. lis. The following Saturday cv
;; uing will he Ladies' Night and W
,; be in charge of the Busy Bees
I. lho GlHnGe.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. Lille 7. Hall of Milford an
nounces the forthcoming marriage
of her daughter, Miss Helen NJ
Hall. to Corporal Albert II. Seidle
son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G.
Seidle of Wilmington The we'd
ding will take place in Zion Lu-
theran Church in Wilmington on
February 81. Miss Hall is employ
ed by the Hercules Powder Com
pany III Wilmington. and Corporal
Seidle has returned for discharge
after 23 months in the Pacific the
ater.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The W. s. c. s. of the Calvary
Methodist Church. Circle No. 3 will
meet at the home of Mrs. Anna
Annet this Friday evening.
"Deadlier Than the Male" pre-
sented by the Senior Glass 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. 60c,
tax included; children, 35c, tax in
cluded.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
REED

Walter f. Reed, age 50 years, son
Of the late Mary +. and Benjamin
Reed. who was owner and prOprie-
tor of filling station and grocery
store ON the outskirts OF Milton,
which he operated successfully for
a number OF years, passed away,
after Il short illness, at his resi-
dcnce on Tuesday morning, Febru-
airy .
Surviving Mr. Reed are his wild
Ow. Mrs. Ethel Wilson Reed; one
sister. Mrs. Lille Campbell of Sal
isbury. Md, and one nephew, Pri-
vate Glenn Walter Campbell, AUS
now serving in Germany.
Funeral services for Mr.. Reed
were held at 2:30 O'Clock last Fri
day afternoon from his late resi-
dence and interment made in the
odd Fellows cemetery in Milton
with the Reverend Milton Elliott OF
Milton officiating. The Masonic fra
tcrnity acted as pallbearerS.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15

Mills Hurley. one of Milfords
young business men, on Wednes-
day enjoyed his first vacation in
twenty years.
.
The members of the Missionary
Circle of Avenue Church will meet
III the church hall on Thursday,
February q at one o'clock for a
covered dish luncheon, to which
each member may bring a guest.
| The meeting and the book review
will follow the luncheon.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
GIRL SCOlT NEWS

Girl Scout Troops Nos. and >
have moved to their new quarters
in the community building. They
occupy the gymnasium and the ad-
joining locker room. Last Saturday
some of the girls and leaders clean
ed out the lockers which are to be
used to store craft materials for the
projects the girls will soon be
working ON. We wish to extend our
sincere thanks to Oscar Maloney
for his interest and assistance in
helping to make this move poss-
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
JOHNSON

The funeral of Mrs Ruth a..
Johnson, 81 years old, of near Eel
ton, was held from the Berry Fu-
neral Home in FELTON, on Thursday
afternoon at l:3c o'clock Interment
in Barratt's Chapel cemetery, near
Frederica.
Mrs. Johnson, life long resident
of Delaware, died in the Milford
Memorial Hospital on Monday, Feb
ruarry l. She was the widow of
Thomas c. Johnson. She was for
merly active in affairs of Canter-
bury Methodist Church. near Eel
ton. She is survived by a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Marguerite Robbins, and
son. Clifford Johnson, both OF
near FELTON,.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-15
ROGERS

John W. Rogers. 53 years old,
OF Millsboro. died in the Milford
Memorial Hospital on Monday, Feb
ruary II. He was the son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. b. Rogers of Lewes.
Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Del
la Rogers, and the following chill
dren. Mrs. Ruth Marvel, George
town Il. d.; Mrs. Mildred Smith.
Milford; Mrs Florence Ward, of
MillsborO; Mrs Ethel Walls, Mrs.
Grace Bush. Lewes; Miss jeanette
Rogers and John S. Rogers, Mills
bOro.
Funeral services were held at
Christ Methodist Church, DagsbOro,
at ; p. m. on Thursday with the
Rev. John Anderson officiating. In
telment in the churchyard of Bea-
yer Dam Church, Harbeson.