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Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
ITEMS OF A PURELY
PERSONAL NATURE

Mrs. Rose Hart was in Whining
ton for the past weekend.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Baxter spent
last week on a trip through Vir-
ginia.
Mrs. John Underwood of Phila-
delphia, was the overnight guest of
her sister, Miss Lucy Hall on Tues
day.
Mrs. Frank BOan of Philadelphia
is spending this week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J.
Salevan.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. HOlzmuelleT
returned home Tuesday after
spending the past several weeks
in Florida.
Miss Joan SnOwberger and Miss
Patsy Grier spent the weekend in
Wilmington, visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Donald Smith.
Mrs. Frances Martin returned
home Sunday after spending the
past few weeks in Shorter, Ala
bama. While there Mrs. Martin
visited New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard StaytOn are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of a son, born February %
weighing s pounds. Mr.. and Mrs.
StaytOn have two other children.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Salevan
of AthOl, Mass, are spending this
week with Mrs. Leila Jennings be-
fore leaving for a vacation of three
weeks in West Palm Beach and
Golden Beach, Florida.
Miss Grace Bennett completed
her training at Delaware Hospital
on Monday and is now spending
sometime with her mother, Mrs.
Blanche Bennett at their home near
town. Mrs. Bennett and Miss Ben
nett will leave today for Durham,
N. c., where Miss Bennett will be
interviewed at Duke University as
a preliminary to admittance as a
medical student.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Stevenson en-
tertained at a turkey dinner last
Saturday at 4:3O p. m. the fol-
lowing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Stevenson of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter Markham of Fair
mount, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Knots of Milford. The occasion
was Mr.. StevensOn's birthday.
Other callers during the day and
evening were Mr.. Spence and w.
A. DOdd of RehObOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Haswell Pierce
attended the Pennsylvania Allan
tic SeabOard Hardware Convention
held in the Lord Baltimore Hotel
and the exhibit held in the Fifth
Regiment ArmOry in Baltimore this
week. Mr.. Pierce is president of
this association. During the week
the following employees Of the
Pierce Hardware Company attend
ed this meeting and exhibit: Harry
J. Pierce, James p. Pierce. Robert
G.. BaeChlcr. Crerar Bennett, Roger
r. Adams, Mrs. Irene l.. Webb and
]. Earl Sapp.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Happy HOmemakers
Discuss Quick Breads

The Happy HOmemakers Home
Demonstration Club held their
monthly meeting at the home of
Mrs. Mary Davis with Mrs. Lucy
Davis as cO-hOstess. There were
II peresent.
Mrs. Octavia French and Mrs.
Theresa Webb attended the school
where "Quick Breads" were dem
onstrated and were the leaders as
this meeting.
Biscuits with variations. muf-
fens and banana loaf we're baked
and served as part of the refresh
ments. Mrs. Winnie Lynch was in
charge of entertainment. A cover
ed dish supper is being planned for
our next meeting. Time and place
and more details will be announ-
ced later.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Pastor Leech
Joins Kiwanis

The Rev. Charles R. Leech. rec
tor of All Saints Episcopal Church
of RehObOth Beach, became the
baby" member of the Rchobotb
Kiwanis Club last Friday night.
when he was inducted by Past
President William L. Henning. af-
ter presentation by the former
lieutenant-gOvernOr of the Capital
District, r. MarltOn Moore. He is a
transfer from the Harrisburg. Pa.
Kiwanis Club. AS evidence of the
infant member of the club. the
cleric was presented with a large
bib which he will be required to
wear at meals. a new regulation
stipulated by the Kiwanians. He
can only, abandon the Baby XII
wants" bib when another member
is taken in.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
CARPENTER BROWN

Miss Rebina McMullen Carpeu-
ter, daughter of Mrs. Joseph w
Mitchell, became the bride of Ray
mOnd WiX Brown, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Brown, all of Harring-
ton on Saturday afternoon at four
O'Clock in Asbury Methodist Church
of Harrington. The Reverend j.
Harry Wright Officiated at the
double ring ceremony.
Melvin BrObst played the we'd
ding music and accompanied the
sOlOist, Miss Trudy Baynard, who
sang, Il Love You Truly" and Be
cause"
The bride was given in marriage
by her brother. Harry Carpenter of
Wilmington. She wore a gown of
white brOcaded slipper satin, the
bodice designed with Peter Pan
neCkline and sleeves extending in
points over her hands. The skirt
ended in a circular train. Her long
veil of French illusian edged with
Chantilly lace was attached to a
tiara of seed pearls. Her Victorian
nOsegay was of pink roses, forget
me-nOts and white sweet peas with
trailing narrow ribbons.
Mrs. Thomas Pepper of George
town was matTOn of honor for her
sister. Her gown of rose faille tat
feta featured a sweetheart neck
line and puffed sleeves. She carried
a nOsegay of blue iris and pink
roses. The bridesmaids were Mrs.
/ William DOdd of Philadelphia. an
| other sister of the bride, and Miss
Madeline Jackson of Harrington.
They were dressed in pink and blue
! faille taffeta and carried nOsegays
of roses and sweet peas. All of the
attendants wore garlands on their
hair with brief tulle wells. Their
| lace mitts matched their head
dress. Little Miss Diane Brown,
niece of the groom, was flower girl
Her bouquet was a miniature of
the brides. Master Billy DOdd
nephew Of the bride, acted as ring
/ bearer.
Edmund Brown, brother of the
/ groom, was best man. The ushers
were Jack Carpenter, brother of
the bride and James Pepper, nep-
hew of the bride
A reception followed the cere-
mOny at the Harrington New Cen
tury Club After a short wedding
trip the couple will live in Fred
erica where the groom is engaged
in business.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Trophy Grange Notes

Trophy Grange members enjoy
ed a covered dish supper last Mon
day night. Florence Lefty was in
charge of the literary program,
singing by all, America, The Beau
tiful;" reading, winter Weeds" {"
Thel Case; vocal trio, Pauline Min
ner, Connie Moore and Mildred
Simpson; recitation, "The Train
Tomorrow" Salida Killen; vocal
solo, Nita Moseman; monologue,
The Lost Hat Box" Elma Smith
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Rummage' Sale

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
tion Club will hold a rummage sale
IN the Christ Church Parish House
on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.
m. to 3 p. m.
Donations may be left at the home
OF MPs. Truitt Webb, Mrs. Morris
Groverman and Mrs. Ola Burlin-
game.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Union Methodist Church

The WOman's Society of Chris
tian Service will meet at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas COllett
this Friday evening, March 4.
Don't forget to bring a gift be-
ginning with the letter "B." There
will be ice cream for sale.
Sunday school service on March
6 at 9 D. m.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Late Disciples Class

The Late Disciples Sunday
School Glass will hold their next
meeting on Tuesday. March s, at
eight O'clock, at the home of their
teacher, Mrs. Raymond wilkins.
Ann LOfand and Frances Dicker-
son acting as cO-hOstesses.
A full attendance is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

That part of South Walnut
street which is given over to
friendly neighbOrs, who care
for each others children and
call it a part of the days work.
has been busy the past week
end with parties for the young
fry. Beginning on Wednesday
Of last week Mike Phillips
started off with his fifth natal
day and had an afternoon gath
ering of friends. Saturday J.
c. DObsOn had a morning get
together with his guests hav-
ing lunch and the party ice
cream and cake as a part of
that. He was five. Monday.
Donnie Gibson was four, which
was properly celebrated with
about twenty in attendance and
almost as many adults extra
as children. Not to be left out
Elizabeth Burris celebrated
her sixth birthday Thursday of
last week and had several of
her little girl friends in for a
party. These children join the
others in the neighbOrhOOd in
having fun in the good Ameri-
can way. 1t will be a happy
memory to look back on in a
few years.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Engagement Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Karl B. Harrison
of Milford announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Bar
bara Ann Harrison to Norman
Hamstead of Greenwood.
The wedding will take place in
the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Mes
sick had a delightful at home
Saturday evening from eight
to eleven. With many spring
flowers giving a festive tone
to the affair and with many out
of town guests. the evening
was one of much pleasure to
those who attended. Mrs. Mes
sick is never more in her ele-
ment than when she is being
hostess to her friends and Mr..
MessiCk joins in as a good
pardneT at such and all times.
Out of town guests included
DR.. and Mrs. James Marvel
and DR.. and Mrs. William Pret-
lyman of Laurel, Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Darby Of Frederick,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Scott Purse of
SeafOrd, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Teale and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
lin Maull of Lewes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Burks, and Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Burton of
Georgetown. and Mr.. and Mrs.
George LindenkOhl, 3rd, of
Newark.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Laws H D. Club

The March meeting of the LAVE
nom home demonstration Club will be
held at the home of Mrs. T q POI
pms on Wednesday evening. March
2, at 1880 O'Clock. 9' -'l''l cii
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Miss Adele Warren, whose
engagement to Craig Robertson
of New York and Michigan, was
announced during the holi-
days. was guest of honor at a
bridal shower on Saturday.
The party was given by Mrs.
Robert Baechler and Mrs. L.
Hayes DickersOn at the fatter's
home on School Place. Of
course. it was a surprise be-
cause Miss Warren thought
she was attending a shower for
one of the guests. After gifts
we're opened. which followed
dessert, bridge followed amid
much conversation and laugh
ter. Present were Miss War
ren, Mrs. William H. Warren,
Jr.. Miss Aileen Clendaniel.
Miss Eileen Wharton. Miss
Evelyn Short. Mrs. William
Wells. Mrs. James P. Ham
mOnd. Jr., Miss Mildred Ham
mOnd, Mrs. William A. Minner,
Miss Sara Barcus, Mrs. Harry
Mulholland. The wedding will
take place in late May.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

The Carolina parakeet. which
once ranged as far north &C W. II
consln, now is restricted n II tIo,;5 w iS-
and is almost extinct. ~ lorlaa
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

HOlzmuellers for dinner and
such during their stay but
they now have returned to their
Lakeview avenue home, having
arrived Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Mrs. Thomas Davis had one
of two parties, which she will
give, on Thursday of last week.
She invited guests for dessert
and bridge followed. Present
were Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs.
Joseph J. Pearce, Mrs. Edward
Shute, Miss Lena Short, Mrs.
S. c. Evans, Mrs. Edwin Mes
sick, Mrs. Elmer T. Williams,
Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Mrs. I. D.
Short, Mrs. George T. Mack
lin, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt, Mrs.
Wilson S. Vinyard, Mrs. T.
Carlisle Collins, Mrs. William
V. Sipple, Mrs. Charles e. Var
ney and Mrs. NJ. Haswell Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Monday and Tuesday even
ings Mrs. Carson Ward and
Mrs. Larry Isaacs entertained
at the Ward home on South
Walnut street. Each evening
they had large groups of
friends for cards and dessert.
They used the st. Pat theme
for their party appointments,
which is probably the first par
ty of the Green" variety this
year. Green shamrOcks were
centerpieces for the table and
white candles and green sweet
peas were also used. Fancy
ices in mOlds of Irish tenden-
cies added to the enjoyment of
the occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Miss Elizabeth Collins had a
delightful Shrove Tuesday par
ty this week at the home of
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt. 1t seem
ed like old home week. with
Mrs. John Underwood of Phil
adelphia. coming down for the
affair and being greeted by her
many friends. Also present
were Mrs. w. Watson Har-
rington. Miss Jessie Harrington
and Mrs. William D. Denney of
Dover. Luncheon was served
in the dining room after which
the guests went to the living
room for bridge and bingo.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Mrs. ]. POstles Hammond
writes from POmpano. Florida.
that it is very warm down
south and that the crowds of
tourists and residents fill most
every place one goes. Mr..
Hammond has met several Wis
iting Delawareans with whom
he plays golf daily and the
time goes pleasantly by. The
Hammonds Joined the c. D.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

Mrs. 1. d. Short was hostess
yesterday to her Friday Bridge
Club. Mrs. Edwin Messick and
Mrs. Frances Martin filled in
for members who were absent.
~
The meeting of the Captain
John Caldwell Chapter of the
d. A. R., will be held at the
home of Mrs. John c. Truitt,
the treasurer, tomorrow at two
D. m. 1t is important that ev-
cry member attend. Miss Cath
crime Downing, regent, would
appreciate a full attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

OOklNG ahead, as we
should do these busy
days, plans will be
made at the meeting
of the Delaware
State Federation of Women,s
Clubs on Thursday for the an
nual convention. Milford New
Century Club has invited the
clubs to meet here on Nav p
and 1S. And while this is con-
sidered the "off" year, it will
still be an important meeting
because of the presence of the
State President. Mrs. NJ. Bur-
ton Meyer of Wilmington and
her cabinet and National Vice
President, Mrs. Hiram c.
HoughtOn of Red Oak, Iowa. In
recent years there are very few
to remain overnight. but the
sessions, held in the club room
and nearby places will be well
attended and interesting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
SHIRLEY TEMPLE ENDS TURBULENT MARRIAGE TO AGAR

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5IR-Shir- ley Temple divorced John Agar today, testifying that her marriage to the handsome actor was tur- bulent. She accused him of paying too much attention to other women and of drinking too much.
 Courtroom spectators gasped when the one-time child star testi- fled that Agar's conduct once forced her to leave their house and consider driving over cliff"
 She said that when she was i've months pregnant Agar brought an- other woman into her bedroom ana urged her to go out to party.
 Asa, she declared, Agar 1re- quently came home very drunk and with lipstick on his face.
 Miss Temple, 21, and Agar, 2S' were married in Beverly Hllls, Calf, Sept. 19, 1945, while Agar was in the Air Force. It was one of movieland's big romantic events.
 They have daughter, Linda Susan, p months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
ANCHORAGE MILK
 NEED TO BE MET
 BY FLYING COWS

SEATTLE, Dec. 5-R Land hungry veterans of World War II are sparkling another Matanuska Valley land rush.
 The fertile valley west of An- chorage, Alaska, which achieved prominence when 1t was settled by middle-west farmers IA years ago, is unable to meet the demand from Anchorage and Fort Richardson for milk, two officials of the Mata- nuska Valley Farmers Cooperative reported here.
 The pair, Virgil Eckert and Merle Anderson, flew to Seattle to pur- chase 60 head of dairy cattle for association members. Anderson also intends to purchase 10 head for his own herd. The animals will be flown to Anchorage for trucking to Palmer.
 It will cost between Sl50 and SITS to fly each COW north, with each plane carrying about l2 cattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
TOP pC0URT
 DECISIONS REVEALED
UphoIds "Right to Work Law Will Review Court
 Martial Case of Murder

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5--tRR- The Supreme Court today upheld an Arkansas right to work" law which makes it a crime to use force or threats to keep a worker from any lawful job
 In another decision, the tribunal ruled 6-2 that the old Wagner Act permitted the firing of work CTS who tried-despite a closed shop contract-to have their union replaced by a rival labor organiza- ton.
 The Taft-Hartley Act flatly bans such discharges.
 In other actions today the court ::
 1. Agreed to rule on the power of American Civil Courts to over- turn court martial convictions. The tribunal will review decision by the U. s. Circuit Court at New Orleans that Eugene Preston Brown, an American Soldier convicted of murder by. an Army Court in Ger many, should be freed.
 2. Refused to rule until State courts have considered further the constitutionality of Los Angeles anti Communist program intended to determine the loyalty of county employees. A group of 26 county employees challenged legality of the program which requires them to swear to loyalty oaths.
 3. Refused to consider govern ment complaint that Federal Judgs Ben H. Rice, Jr., of San Antonio, Tex, had shown "an abuse of judi cial power" in his handling of an antitrust case.
 4. Agreed to review Kansas Supreme Court decision denying citizenship to a conscientious objec- tor, German a5csn Martin Ludwig Cohnstaedt, who told a naturaliza- tion examiner in 1947:
 T cannot contribute anything to be used solely and directly in fur therance of armed conflict"
 5. Agreed to hear arguments in two suits brought by the Federal government in an effort to get pos session of oil-bearing tidelands off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. The tribunal refused a Louisiana plea for a rare jury trial before the Supreme Court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
TO CANCEL
 CHARTERING
 OF VESSELS
Proposal Is Resented by Representative ToIIef-
 son 10 U. 5. M. (.

TACOMA, Dec. 5-tR-Rep. Tol- lefson (R-Wash) told the US. Maritime Commission Saturday it would be guilty of deliberate flouting of the intent of Congress" if it cancels the policy of charter ing vessels to private lines.
 In a letter to the commission, the Tacoma Congressman said he had been informed that such a policy now is being followed by the com mission.
 He described it as posing a threat of disaster to Alaska and would put many private operators out of busi- ness.
 Toilefson said the House Commit tee on Merchant Marine and Fish cries had studied the practice ot chartering ships to private lines. It had recommended minor changes ir the program, he said, but did not suggest discontinuance of the charter program.
 The suggested change was merely to eliminate one-trip charters, mak- irg the charter period instead four months for liners and six months in the case of tramp steamers.
 "The problem is perhaps more critical now than at any previous time because of the strategic position Alaska occupies in the na- tional defense picture" Tollefson said. Service to the territory must be maintained and not interrupted
 The charter service has been val uable to operators in the north iriasmuch as it enables them to handle the rush season without in- volving themselves with costly construction of additional ships.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
NO 'G R FAT |HATRED,' SAYS CASE WITNESS
 
Bur|ey Henry Sehrim pi Gives Further Testimony
 in Bridges Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5-tR- Big, burley Henry Schrimpf said to- day he had had many hot words with Harry Bridges but he denied having a great hatred" for him.
 Schrimpf, native of Australia but now a United States citizen and longshore walking boss, was under cross examination at Bridges perjury and conspiracy trial.
 "As long ago as, 1887 did you harbor great hatred against Har- " Bridges?' asked James MacIn- his of defense counsel.
 T never expressed myself that way" Schrimpf retorted. T fought him on many occasions on policy. saasstin.es we canc tc vc,-ss h'ttev words.n
 Bridges, President of the Interna- tional Longshoremen's and Ware housemen's Union, and two of his aides, Henry Schmidt and J. R. Robertson, are on trial-Brldges for perjury and conspiracy, the others for conspiracy only.
 The government charged that Bridges lied, and the others abetted the deceit, when he said at his 1945 naturalization hearing that he never had been a member of the Communist Party.
 Schrimpf has testified that Bridg- es took an active part in Communist Party councils during the 1884 wa terfront strike here.
 MacInnis pursued his examination of Schrimpf's feelings toward the defendants.
 Did you not assault Henry Schmidt on one occasion with your fists?" he asked.
 T protected myself from Schmidt from an insult" Schrimpf said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
Work Will Be Speeded On
 Alaska Radar

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-lR-The Air Force said today it has can celled or cut other projects in order to provide $5O,OO0, 900 to speed work on the U.S.-Alaskan radar warning system.
 Gen. Hoyt s. Vandenberg, Chief of Staff, made the announcement. He did not disclose what other ap- proved projects had been eliminated or curtailed.
 Air Force officials said Congress authorized an overall expenditure of $85, ,5O0,OOO for construction of the defense network. But, they said, the lawmakers stipulated that funds for the first phase must be di- verted from money already appro- priated for other Air Force activi- ties.
 Congress also provided that ex- penditures on the radar system should not exceed $50,000,0O0 dur ing the fiscal year ending next June 30.
 Under present plans, the Air Force announcement said $18,800, ,000 is being used for construction in the United States while the re- maining $3l, 100000 is being devoted to Alaskan stations in an aircraft control and warning network.
 Sites which comprise the l1et have in most cases already been surveyed and selected 10th in the United States and Alaska" the an- nouncement said. Rights of entry property leases and construction plans have been completed on most of the installations.
 With the funds announced to- cay, the necessary construction to permit installation of the latest type of early warning and control electronic equipment con now move forward"
 The radar net is designed to de- tect enemy aircraft approaching the United States from the Arctic northwest. Canada will cooperate by establishing similar system within it's borders. The network is to include some ship radar sta tions but the system is to be con- trolled by the Air Force.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
GLENN HIGHWAY JOB GOES TO PORTLAND
 FIRM; BID $1,223,o57

Contract for reconstruction and repair of 44.35 miles of Glenn High way was awarded to Rogers Con- struction Company and Babler Brothers of Portland by the Alaska Road Commission today.
 The firms hid was for $1,223057.
 Six bids were submitted. s. Birch and Morrison and Knutson of Seattle were second lowest bidder Their bid was sl,565,9 ,982 for the job.
 Only Alaska construction firm to bid was Stock and Grove of An chorage, who were second highest bidder.
 Reconstruction and repair work on Glenn Highway will be between Palmer and Glenallen mileage posts 1o2 and 146.35-Alaska Road Commission spokesmen said today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
Goal Miners
 Back at Work

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 5.--tR-The nations soft coal mines were back in business today after one of the briefest strikes in that industry's history.
 The 480000 United Mine Workers Already hard hit financially by three previous 1949 walkouts-- promptly began to fill the mines at 12:01 am. (ESTO under new three-day week schedule ordered by their union chief, John L. Lewis The big T am, shifts reported in strength in western Pennsylvan- ia's rich bituminous regions. There were no reports of a con- tinuation of last weeks overnight strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-05
MAY JAILED FOR BRIBERY,
 CONSPIRACY

ASHLAND, Ky, Dec. 5.-tR-An- drew J. May, complaining of his heart and protesting his inno- cence to the last moment, became a Federal prisoner for wartime bribery and conspiracy today. The 74-year-o former chairman of the powerful House Military Af- fairs Committee succeeded in slip ping-without fanfare-into the government correctional institution near here before daylight with the help of his personal friend, John
 M. Moore of Lexington, U. s. Mar shal for eastern Kentucky. May and the Carson Brothers
 Henry and Murray, operators of
 wartime munitions combine, were
 convicted July 3, l947, for using for profit Mays considerable influ. ,ence as committee chairman. The former Congressman, him. self, was accused of accepting more than $50000 in bribes for getting War Department favors for the Garssons.
 Moore had denied to newsmen last night that he had received any commitment order for the ex- Congressman.
 Mays final appeal to escape serv- ling the eight to "A month sentence imposed on him after his convict
 ion two years ago, had been based
 on a claim of poor health, and his | age.