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Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
DAY WILL BE
OBSERVED TOMORROW

Honor the war dead and aid
the wars living victims" will be
the theme of the annual observance
of Poppy Day here tomorrow. Ev-
eryone will be asked to wear a
memorial poppy tomorrow and to
make contribution for the well
fare of the disabled veterans,
their families, and the families of
the dead.
Although the second World War
is slipping rapidly into the past,
we believe that the memory of the
young men who gave their lives in
that conflict is still fresh in the
minds and hearts of all of us. The
dead of the first World War have
been gone for 20 years, yet we
remember their service and sacri-
fee.
We must not forget, either, those
who live in suffering and hardship
because of war wounds and illness
the disabled veterans, or their
children, and the children of those
who have died. The contributions
we make for the poppies go fol-
their welfare, for help which car
come to them only through this
means.
So buy poppy and wear it
knowing that by so doing you are
''honoring the dead and aiding the
living Victims of World Wars.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Personal Happenings

Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Taylor and
daughter, of Laurel, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Clark of Millsboro,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Clyde
Clark of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Keller, Miss
Dora Bush, Miss Anna Virginia
Bush all of Wilmington and Miss
Virginia Adams, of Philadelphia,
were the weekend guests of Mr..
and Mrs. William Bush at their
home on Slaughter Beach
Rev. John M. DeChant of the
First Presbyterian Church left on
7 Wednesday for Grand Rapids,
Mich, where he will attend the an
nual meeting of the Presbyterian
| General Assembly. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. DeChant
Miss Rachele Davis, daughter OF
Mark l.. Davis, 20S South Walnut
street, was elected senior repre-
sentative to Social Activities Board
at Simmons College, it was announ-
ced at the annual Student Govern
ment party held on the college
campus recently. Miss Davis has
been active at Simmons as treas
urer of her freshman class, repre-
sentative to Honor Board, and jun
ior welcome chairman. She is {
junior in the Prince School of Re
failing.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
COMBAT-DISABLED VETERANS
MAY ENLIST In FORMER GRADE

The last day tina; combat disabled
veterans may be enlisted in the
grade held at the time of discharge
from last active service has been
extended to June 80. After this date,
to maintain his grade. the combat
disabled veteran must reenliSt
within 20 days of his discharge
from active service, was announced
yesterday by S-Sgt. Clint o. Dollar,
local recruiting sergeant.
Commissioned officers, warrant
officers and flight officers applying
under this circular may be enlisted
in grade through June 80. After
this date. to be enlisted in grade |,
application must be made within
20 days of discharge from active
service.
For further details contact your
local recruiting station located in
the City Hall, Dover. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
HOME DEMONSTRATION NOTES

The Laws Home Demonstration
Club held its May meeting with
Mrs. Virginia Tatman. The meet
ing was conducted by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Thomas Chambers. After
the business was discussed the
meeting was turned over to Mrs. AL
vim Brown, who gave a most inter-
esting and instructive talk on the
making of bedspreads. Then fol-
lowed a flower exchange at which
time the members exchanged plants
and cuttings from their gardens.
Mrs. Arthur Taylor was named
the outstanding member of the
club.
Mrs. Thomas Chambers and Mrs.
William Taylor attended the State
Home Achievement day at Dover
The club participated in the Ma
tional Home Demonstration Week
by entertaining the Canterbury
club at dinner at the Frederica
school on the evening of May 9th
Following the dinner the visiting
club entertained with readings
and games. including an old-fash
iOned spelling-bee from which W.
| all derived a lot of fun.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23

Clyde Clark is a patient in the
Memorial Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Clements
of Newark spent the past weekend
as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David A.
Clements.
Mrs. w. H. Draper and daugh-
ter, Mrs. James ]. AbrahamS, spent
last week with friends in New
York.
Mrs. A. F. Mower. Louis Mower,
Mrs. E. H. Bailey, Mrs. Dalton
Downes and two children, Diana
and Barbara, spent Saturday at
Ocean City, Md.
Mrs. A. F. Mower of Morton, Pa.
spent the week with her daughter
and two sisters. Her son Joined
her for the weekend and they re-
turned home Sunday.
Miss Irene Williams and Ever
elI dHneT, VI washington, IL. y.
arrived on Saturday to be the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. c. H
Williams for few days.
Mrs. Arlington r. Trice, Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Carlson and lit
tie daughter, Susan, of Willow
Grove, Pa, spent the weekend will
Miss Cora Trice and Howard
Trice of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Burton's Sponsoring
Oldest Truck Contes st
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vehicle may be on a farm or engag-
ed in some other hauling work
right in our own community.
The winning truck must carry
1947 license plates. The oldest
Chevrolet truck will be determined
by the earliest serial numbers. In
cases where the serial number is
lost or illegible, the number may
be established by an original bill
OF sale or other legal documents
showing the serial number.
Entries must be filed with 1. G.
BURTON and COMPANY, INC,
Rehoboth Highway by midnight
June Is. Only vehicles manufac-
tured as trucks by Chevrolet are
eligible, and the search is open to
all truck owners with the exception
OF employees Of the Chevrolet Motor
Division, dealers in cars and trucks
and their employees.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23

There will be a Chicken Salad
Supper in the Calvary Church on
Wedneday evening, May 28th.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs:-
Don't forget the covered dish sup-
per tonight (Friday) at o'clock.
There will be meeting of Group
No. of the WOmen's Association
of the Presbyterian Church We'd
nesday, May %, at p. m, at the
church.
Be proud to wear Buddy Poppyi
You have helped finance the well
fare and relief program of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States.
Margaret c. Pyle Rebekah Lodge
No. II, 1. o. o. F., will hold a rum
mage sale this Saturday, May "a,
next door to the Odd Fellows
Temple, in the Marshall house.
All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
are invited to attend the covered
dish supper to be given in the
George l. Jester Auditorium of the
Odd Fellows Building on Friday
evening, May %. You are request
ed to bring a covered dish, guest
and soc.
%
Plan now to attend the gala
dance and fun-fest at the Colony
Club, Rehoboth, on Friday evening,
May 30th Dancing from 10 P. M. to
2 A. M. The affair is being sponsor
ed by the Rehoboth Veterans of
Foreign War PPost No. 7447. Admis-
sion $1.00, plus tax.
, Don't forget the covered dish
, supper in the George I. Jester Au-
: ditOrium of the Odd Fellows Build
ing tonight (Friday) at seven o.
: clock. A surprise entertainment
is in store for you. All Odd Fellows
/. and Rebekahs are invited to bring
! a guest, a covered dish and SOC.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
A JUNE WEDDING

Miss Albina Elizabeth Kielbasa.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Kielbasa of near Milford, will be-
come the bride of James Michael
Grieco, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vim
cenzo Grieco of Wilmington, on
Saturday. June Z. at 10 a. m. in
st. Johns r. c. Church, Milford.
The double ring ceremony will be
performed at nuptial mass by the
Rev. Andrew j. White assisted by
the Rev. Leo Montgomery.
Mr.. Kielbasa will give his daugh-
ter in marriage. Miss Rosalie G.
Kielbasa. twin sister of the bride.
will be the maid of honor and
bridesmaids will be Mrs. Elizabeth
Grieco DiMarzio. and Mrs. Virginia
Kleinstuber of Wilmington. sisters
of the bridegroom-elect, and Mrs.
Tessie Hvlinski of Georgetown,
sister of the bride-to-be.
A. Eugene Grieco will serve as
best man for his brother Bruno
CicOnte of Wilmington and Frank
Talecki of Rehoboth Beach, bro
ther-in-law of the bride, will serve
as church ushers. Other ushers will
be: Joseph O. Slifies, Fred j.
Kleinstuber, brotber-in-law of the
bridegroom, and Nicholas Warven-
evich.
A reception will follow at the
Pocahontas Hall, Milford. After a
wedding trip the couple will reside
| In Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
PROCLAMATION
City of Milford

Milford, Delaware, May 81, 1947
WHEREAS, Post Number Six
Thousand Four Hundred and
Eighty-Three of the City of Mil
ford, Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the United States, will conduct
a city-wide sale of Buddy Poppies
during the week of May Twenty
Fourth through the Thirty-First,
Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Sev-
en-;
AND WHEREAS, The Buddy
Poppy Sale offers each citizen an
opportunity to translate into action
his desire to honor the dead by
helping the living, by purchasing
Buddy Poppy;
AND WHEREAS, Proceeds from
the Buddy Poppy Sale will be US
ed to help maintain the Veterans
of Foreign Wars National Home
for orphans of service men who
gave their lives for their country
an dto aid in the rehabilitation of
veterans throughout our Nation
AND WHEREAS, The Buddy
Poppy Campaign has received the
endorsement of the President OF
the United States;
AND WHEREAS, The sponsors
of the Buddy Poppy Sale, the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars of the
United States, is an organization
composed of Americans who
fought our enemies in hostile
lands, on enemy infested waters
and in perilous skies, and under
it's banner of the Cross of Malta
is carrying the same spirit of com
radeship into progressive leader
ship of our City;
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Edward
c. Evans, Mayor of the City o.
Milford, do hereby proclaim Ma!
oath to 31st as Buddy Poppy Sale'
Week and urge each of our citi
zens to so honor the dead by help
ing the living.
Edward c. Evans, Mayor
City of Milford
Attest: A. E. Humes, Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Farmers Warned On
Hay Harvest Hazards
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Watch starts and stops while
loading, especially on rough
ground. Never dismount from trac-
tors or mowers while they are i'll
operation.
Pitchforks are frequently mis-
used more than any other tool. You
cannot afford to take chances with
these long, sharp unguarded steel
tines. For outside work, carry d
pitchfork over your shoulder and
stick it securely in the ground when
not in use. Don't lay it down. Never
throw pitchfork. See that it is
hung up or stored in a rack in the
barn.
Be sure that the hay is we'll cur
ed before it is stored in hay mows.
Damp hay will heat and start fire.
This is the principal cause of barn
fires. Freshly stored hay should be
checked regularly for several weeks
to see that there are no signs OF
heating
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
GROUP NUMBER FOUR OF
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

On Tuesday evening, at the First
Presbyterian Church, Group No.
of the Women's Association held
their regular monthly meeting. The
program was in charge of Miss
Elizabeth G. Stidham and other
members of her committee. This
group is making a special study
of Our Presbyterian Church." and
this was the second lesson. Miss
Stidham introduced the speakers
who had made preparation for
short talks on the beginnings of
the church, it's growth. and the
men who sponsored our great re-
ligious faith. Mrs. James H. Cor
don began by reviewing the Cru
sades and the Holy Wars, bring
ing out the difficulties of the efforts
to establish Christian Church
Mrs. Eleanor B. ROosa gave a talk
on Martin Luther and his work
Mrs. Lois Russell had prepared
her talk on John Calvin. All this
was very instructive and thorough.
ly enjoyed. Mrs Carrie H. Bow.
man had charge of devotionals
with Mrs. Raymond Bennett as
song leader.
If you are member of this
group or if you are friend an(
are interested in this study giveI
so capably by our teachers, you arr
invited to attend these meetings.
Miss Stidham has extended al
invitation to this group to enjo,
a covered dish supper at her sum
mer home on Slaughter Beach OF
June "a at $3.50 p. m. Please keel
the date in mind
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Milford Memorial
Hospital News

Our job in the operation of d
hospital, particularly "a general
hospital, is to be ready to accept
at a minutes notice any patient
brought to our doors.
A labOring man struck down by
some accident in an industrial es-
tablishment-a child injured at
playa woman stricken suddenly
at work in her home. Last Satur-
day afternoon and Sunday morn
ing early we were put to the test.
AT 4:3O p. m, Saturday, three
boys, four years, five years and
fourteen years of age respectively,
! who had been run over by wildly
driven auto in Glendale were
brought in. The two younger ones
died shortly after entering the dis
pensary and the older one had
both legs and one arm broken and
on Monday at three p. m. he was
still alive but not out of danger.
At six p. m, Saturday, a nine
year-Old boy was brought in from
Frankford. He had been playing
with gun shells and exploded one
and lost a part of one hand.
AT three a. m. Sunday morning
five adult persons from lower Sus-
sex county, who were injured in
an automobile accident were
brought in with various injuries,
keeping the operating room busy
for an hour or more. Two of these
went home and the three left are
being properly cared fOr-and SO
it gOes-every day brings a new
problem in medicine or surgery
requiring X-ray, or laboratory
tests or some special technic in
, surgery or medicine.
A new laboratory test now being
used in our hospital is the Frank
Test for pregnancy. This test is
considered about $50 accurate.
Milford Memorials newest mem.
/ bers of the little boys and girls
| club is as follows:
/ Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bunt
1 ing, Milford May Is.
B6y-Mr. and Mrs John #. Rog
1 ers, Millsboro, May Is.
+ Girl-Mr. and Mrs Roscoe Car
5 ey, Lewes, May Is.
g Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ely
pei, Milford, May 16.
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. William Ell
!. liott, CannOns, May 16.
). Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pot
n ter, Milford, May II.
e Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Car
S mean, Milton, May II.
Il Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hast
ings, Delmar May IS.
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hit
chens, Dagsboro, May 49,
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Edmund I
{ Hickey, Seaford, May 10.
Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Francis Trit
bitt. Bowers, May 10.
= Boy-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beas
k ley, SeafOrd, May 49,
Girl-Mr. and Mrs. Lance Lyncl
y Milford, May 20.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Odd Fellows Doings
Crystal F0unt No. 10

Tonight is the night for which
you have been waiting for, the COW
cred dish supper to be given in the
George l. Jester Auditorium of the
Odd Fellows Building. The COM
mittee in charge has all plans COM
pleted for making the affair sue
cess and await the coming of all
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to
make the affair a complete sue
cess. Just prepare your favOrite
dish, bring a guest and soc and
eat to your hearts content. If you
enjoy eating good things prepared
by some of the best cooks in and
around Milford, you will not miss
this affair. Well be looking for
you.
Crystal Fount accepts with deep
appreciation the. memorial gift of
Mrs George H. Jester. in memory
of her son, George l. Jester, who
made the supreme sacrifice in
World War III. The noble grand
appointed committee, namely
Vernon Kerr, Wallace McFaul and
Willard Hall last Monday evening
to purchase a suitable gift for the
lodge in memory of our departed
brother.
CO
Captain Vernon Kerr still suf-
fering from the defeat of his team
in the previous weeks Bible quiz
went all out for revenge last Mon
day evening, and managed. to exc
out a victory over Captain Johnny
TESTERS team by the score of tC
2. This puts the teams in a tie fol
honors in the quiz. Quiz Master
Roland G. Messick sprang a few
surprises in his questions, an(
many member was sent to the
penalty box, for not remembering
some of the simple questions ask
ed. The members seem to enjo.
the quiz and lots of good nature(
bantering was heard from boil
sides. Come out next Monday eve
ming and see what you know abou
the greatest book of all, the Bible
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
GIRL SCOUTS NEWS

On Monday night, May 6, the
Milford Girl Scout Troops will
hold their Court of Awards" in
the high school auditorium at s
p. m. This is the night the girls
all look forward to as it is then
that they receive their promotion
in rank and the badges that they
have earned during the scout year.
In addition to the awarding of
the ranks and badges the scouts
have planned a short program and
an exhibit of some of their work
and activities.
So to all interested friends and
parents of the Brownie Troop the
four intermediate troops and the
senior troop, a most cordial invi-
tation is extended by troops and
their leaders.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
THE LEGION POPPY:
What 1t Means TO Its Creators

Help and hope is the meaning of
the memorial poppy to those who
are paying the human cost of our
world war victories. All the money
contributed by those who wear pop
pies in memory of the war dead
tins, the disabled veterans, their
families and the families of the
dead. The dimes. quarters. and
dollars dropped into the contribu-
ton boxes of the volunteer poppy
workers are the principal source
of support for the continuous re-
habilitation and child welfare work
of the Legion Auxiliary.
The government does much for
the disabled but the government
cannot do everything. There are
many veterans and veterans fami-
lies which do not come within the
legal provisions for compensation
There are many others whose com
pensation is too meager to meet
their needs.
p These are our disabled veterans
and dependent families. Their sac,
rifices were made in our defense
POppy-day gives us all opportunity
to do something for them ourselves
to help them a little as they pay il
suffering and hardships for our wa
victories. The human cost of wa
is so unequally divided among us
some paying so bitterly while mos
of us pay little or nothing. Buyins
and wearing a poppy shows tha
we at least recognize and are CRATE
full for their sacrifices.
Poppies will be distributed Ma.
% and "a by the American Legion
Auxiliary. Buy one, contribute a
much as you can for it, and wea
it proudly.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
TWO MILFORDIANS
HURT In SUSSEX

Two persons were injured in an
accident on the Indian River Inlet
bridge last Saturday evening at
$3.50 o'clock when Charles Reese
Stevenson, 20 years old, of Mil
ford r. F. d., ran into the fence
along the bridge, overturning his
car.
Stevenson suffered decorations of
the face and Leila Macklin, II
years old, Milford, who was rid
ing with him suffered decorations
of the head.
Stevenson was charged with
reckless driving. State Police re-
ported the accident occurred be-
cause Stevenson was inattentive
to where he was driving.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Municipal Playground
Opens Decoration Day
No Swimming VIII Be Permitted
Because OF Water Condition

The Municipal playground and
Bathing Beach will be officially
opened here next Friday, Decora-
ton Day.
Following tests made of the
water by the State Board of
Health, it has been disclosed that
swimming will not be permitted,
due to the condition of the water.
The playground will be open
during the daylight hours only and
there will be an attendant in at
tendance during all the daylight
hours.
At the present time an ordinance
to prohibit swimming at the bath
ing beach is awaiting action of
City Council, which will probably
be taken at the next meeting of that
body.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
w. 5. {. s. NEWS

w. S. c. S. Circle No. 4 of the
Calvary Methodist Church with
Mrs. Edith Niblett as leader, met
on Tuesday evening, May 20, at
the home of Mrs. Dorothy Wilson.
Mrs. Mary Drummond was co-hos-
tess.
An interesting talk was given on
India by Mrs. Emma Downing.
There were 13 members pres
ent and one new member, Mrs.
Helen Deputy, welcomed to the
circle. The devotional services will
be in charge of Mrs. Emma Down
| ing for the coming year.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
HOSTESSES FOR HOSPITAL
WEEK OF MAY 25

Sunday, May 25-Miss Dorothy
Derrickson and Mrs. Gilbert Muir
ply,
Monday, May 26-Miss Sarah
Barcus and Miss Anne Townsend.
Tuesday, May 27-Mrs. w. w.
McGinnis.
Wednesday, May 2S-Miss Eliza
beth Stidham.
Thursday. May 29-Mrs. David
Clements, Jr.
Friday, May 30-Miss Irene Mar
kert.
Saturday, May 31-Mrs. Ray
Warren and Mrs. Byron Gibson.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Two Boys Die; Another
Hurt AS They Play
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at 4:05 p m. last Saturday in a
small wagon when the car operated
by Stanford struck the group. State
police are investigating the acci-
dent.
Funeral Rites for Boys
Funeral services for the Norwood
children were held at the Berry
Funeral Home, Milford, on We'd
nesday afternoon at z o'clock. In
terment Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Milford
In addition to their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur w. Norwood, Sr.,
they are survived by one brother,
Milton Thomas Norwood at home ;
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph r. Webb of Glendale, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley e. Norwood of
Spencerville, Md, and three great
grandparents, Mrs. Mary E. Webb
of Ellendale and Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
iel J. Short of Georgetown.
The father of the two boys is a
truck driver for the Sussex Poultry
Company, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Food Destruction Is
Attacked By Boggs
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The administrators action
drives prices higher and creates a
most fertile and receptive attitude
for the growth of communism, :"
said the Representative, adding:
"As we think of the 81 million
dollars being asked to tell a
wrecked and starving world about
America, would you like the Voice
of America to tell a weak, despair
ing and starving people the truth
about what we are doing here in the
United States?
81 hope Il we have a Voice of
America It will be able to tell the
truth and not just propaganda. !"
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
BLANKET CLUB FORMED BY
LADIES' AUXILIARY POST
NO. 1922, MILLSBORO

The Ladies Auxiliary to Post
No. 1922, Millsboro, has formed a
blanket club. The drawings will
be held each week in one of the
stores in Millsboro. Last week the
names drawn were: Joseph Lof-
land and Myrtle Harrison. Next
week the drawings will be held at
the Charm Beauty Shop, owned
by Elizabeth Truitt. Each week
the drawing place will be an
nOunced in the PAPER.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spicer of
LinwO0d, Pa, have announced the
birth of a daughter, born May 16
The little miss has been named
Joyce Ann. Mrs. Spicer will be
remembered as Aretha Hastings
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hast
ings of S. E. Front street.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-23
Sussex Fire Co.'S Get
Levy Court Funds
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Georgetown Volunteer Fire Com
pany; Blades Volunteer Fire Com
pany; Greenwood Volunteer Fire
Co. Inc; Dagsboro Volunteer Fire
Company, Inc.
The following Ambulances were
recipients of $500.00 each: Frank
ford Volunteer Fire Company; Lau-
rel Volunteer Fire Company; Sea-
ford Volunteer Fire Company, Sus-
sex Post No. s, American Legion.
The Carlisle Fire Company of Mil
ford, received $250.00.