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| dustry and little for electric power
and transport, will get their jobs
back this week.
But about $4,000 will be jobless
for several months until a backlog
of raw materials is built up. Un-
employment reached a peak of
$50 900 at the height of the strike
The government counted thet-
losses-besides the mass unem-
ployment::
100000 tons of coal, 175,00(
tons of steel, 100000 tons of pig
iron. 50,000,000 bricks.
In terms of money, that makes
about $1OO,O00,000 in lost wages
and $300,0O0,000 in unproduced
goods.
Evening star., 1949-08-16
Funk Temporarily Heads
Maryland Planning, Group
By the Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS. Aug. 16.-Gov
Lane yesterday named State En-
gineer John B. Funk temporary
chairman of the Maryland Plan
ming Commission.
The appointment, to continue
until a permanent chairman !!
chosen, puts Mr.. Funk in charge
of two State agencies. AS engi'
neer he heads the Department o.
Public Improvements. lie Is A
years old.
The Governor also asked Henry
P. Irr, who resigned as chairman
of the Planning Commission early
this month, to stay on as mem
ber.
Mr.. Irr is president of the Balti-
more Federal Savings g. Loan AS
sociation. He said he wants to
give the business his full attention
Evening star., 1949-08-16
Body Of HerzI, Zionist
Founder, Flown to Israel

VIENNA, Aug. 16.-The body of
DR.. Theodor Herzl, the founder of
Zionism, was taken by plane last
night for burial in Tel Aviv. CAPT.
tai of Israel-the Jewish national
state that came into being A years
after his death.
The bodies Of his parents and
sisters also were aboard the plane.
They will be given a state burial
| in Tel Aviv.
Evening star., 1949-08-16

be made q part of the District
park system, under the bill.
The other Sasscer measure
would authorize construction OF a
microflm records processing and
storage building at Suitland. Md.
for the National Archives. The
cost limit for the building would
be fixed at $5,125,00
Evening star., 1949-08-16
$4,000 Miners Return
To Work in Australia
By the Associated Press

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 10
Australia will be many months re-
covering from the Communicated
seven-week coal strike which
ended yesterday.
Twenty-four thousand coal
miners, humbled by complete de-
feat, are back at work.
Tens of thousands of men and
women, thrown out of work be-
cause there was no coal for in.
Evening star., 1949-08-16
323 Pass Bar Examinations

Thomas. w. H. B.
Thompson, L. F.
Threadgill, r. H.
Thurston, E. L., j
Titus, Douglas ].
Vance. William r.
Wagstaf, Jack J.
| Wald, Nathan
Wallace, Wayne M
Walsh, Richard L.
Wa shington, F. L.
Washington, J. w.
Webb, Carleton E.
Webb. Henry G.
| Webb, Richard w.
Wedeman, Miles G
Weinberg, Milton
Young. Olive e.
Youtie, Robert K.
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. If you do, then Household
Finance is the place for you!
Loans from $50 to $1,000 are
made on your signature, car or
furniture. Borrow for any good
purpose to pay OVERDUE BILLS
SEASONAL EXPENSES sREPAIR BILLS MED.
cAI BILLS . AND EMERGENCY EXPENSES
OF ALL KINDS. And at HFC, endors-
ers or guarantors are not required
-. you get the money you need
promptly, without delay.
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CHOOSE YOUR
OWN SCHEDULE

Repaying your loan should be 4
matter of convenience so
that's why you choose the repay
ment schedule best fitted to your
income when you borrow at
Household. Our rate on loans of
$500 and less is substantially be-
low the lawful maximum.
Evening star., 1949-08-16
Mothers Visit Mine Pits

Some British mine-pits are
holding Mothers Days" when
mothers go down to see for them
selves what condition their traines
sons are working under.
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Toomey. James Z.
Toomey, John j.
Toomey. Thomas M
Townsend, Mark, III
Turney, w. ON.
Wv.
Weiss, Sidney
Weithman, F. A., il
Wetmore, w. F., jr.
Whalen, F. j.. jr.
White, Irwin Albert,
White, Ruth Baskir
Whitwell, S. Mace.
Wong, Wing
Wood, Charles W.
Woodbury., W. r.
Worsley. j. R., jr.
Wynne, R. G..
W.
Zaid. Charles
Zellmer. Daniel 3.
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Three American aluminium
firms have bought or optioned
bauxite lands in Jamaica.
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dy-ldl ScSG uQu1-
admitted to the
e the war.
are 20 women
secretary of the
Admissions anc
IS per cent of the
the examinations
the largest per-
city'S history.
complete list Of
plicantS:
Adams, A. H, Sd
Albright, PenroS l..
Borden, Francis P, jr.
Boswell, Lola
BOuda, Francis j,
Boyer, Robert r.
Boyles, John H.
Bradley, Halcott A:
Bradley, william o.
Brady, Richard D.
Branum. Lowell E.
Brodahl, Raymond @.
Brodsky, Leon Z.
Brown, Robert A:
Brown, William P.
Brueggeman. H. W
Bruins, Richard Won K.
Buell.. Eugene F
Bumer, Charles T., 1r.
Burke, John j.
Burke, Joseph P.
Burns, Walter W.. II.
Busby, Clarence E.
Buxbaum, Phillis L.
c.
Clark. John r.
Cohen, Ernest 8.
Cole, Alan York
Conway. Paul M.
Cook, Frank R., tr.
Cook. Roy Clyde
Cotter, Francis A.
Cowden, Gerald C..
Crawford, Claude L.
Cross, Margaret J.
Cuddy, Paul Quinn
cutler, Charles r.
Dibner, Richard E.
Dinning, Richard G.
Dixon, Thomas w.
Dodge, Austin P.
Dolder, Roland M.
Douvas, Augustus q.
Doster. Carlton A.
Dreos, George c.
Dring, James F.
Dubiel, Joseph M.
Dun. Alfred J.
Dufresne, Joseph +.
Fl.
Ferguson, Francis J.
Field. Lawrence l.
Fierst, Edith U.
Filson. Lawrence 3.
Fitch. r. W., u.
Flynn, John T.
Frailey, Robert B.
Friedman, M. L.
Prone. julius
Gordon. Herbert 8.
Gray, Louis p. III
Green. Andrew W.
Greenbacker. J. E.
Greenburg. Jean, q.
Grimm. Charles c.
Grindle. George ].
4.
Hollander. B. NJ.
Hooper. George R..
House, Robert B.. Jr.
Houts. Sheldon c.
Howes. Charles Z.
Hudgins. John j.
Huffman. William E.
Huke, Theodore c.
Hyde, ]. F. c.. jr.
Hyer. William F.
X.
KiIby. Katherine K.
King. Donald K.
King. John B.
Kirk. William E., 5r.
knight. T. J. e.
Kohn. Dexter M.
Kramer. jerome =.
Kuchler, Ralph r.
Lhamon, g. NJ.
Liberia. Donald p.
Liberman, ]. r.
Lingreen. Edna M.
Litizzette, g. v.
Lombard. Earl J.
Lowe, Ira Melvin
Luckey. B. A., jr.
M.
McGillicuddy. Daniel
ndainis,. Eli Il; Donald =.
McHale. James F.
Mendelsohn, 8. II.
Miller. H. j., jr.
Minzin. Paula Ann
Miranda. c. r.
Mirandon, J. w.
Mitchell, Peter w.
Montgomery. J. w.
Moore. C. c., IT,.
Moran, Leon James
Mullaney, John 2.
Murray, Robert W.
Myers, John Holt
o.
Nowlin. Joe Franklin
O'Brien, q. j., jr.
OConnor, Walter +.
Ofeldt, Richard r.
@.
Powell, Louise c. W.
Purdy, W. F., jr.
Quesenberry, w. o.
Romney, Miles @.
Rondinaro. Daniel A.
Rose, Charles Jules
Rosenberg, s. M.
Ross, Harry, jr.
Rostron, William =.
Rothman, Zelda
Rousar, Edward Z.
Rubin, II. NJ, tr.
Russell, Allen H.
Ruttenberg, c. B.
!.
gpsaes: g%1ass'' psyey Wsyns T.. + +.
Stathacos, c. c,
Stevens, Wayne A.,jr
Stevenson, Robert J.
Stewart. Paul M, jr
Slime, Wilma P.
Streinz, Clara ].
Sturtevant, Brereton
Sures. Charles 8.
Summe, Joseph L.
SuSSholZ, Leonard b.
Sussman, Morris
:.
Temple, Paul n.
Thomas, Z. B., jf.
Thomas, W. II.
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Abel, Leonard L.
Abramowitx, Charles
Acheson, David C..
Bailey, r. K, jr.
Ball, John w.. tr.
Banker. Joseph L.
karackmsn. B. MacD.
Barrett, Marialyoe
Baumgarten, 8. H.
Baynard. E. c., jr.
Bechtold, E. H.. il.
Benitez, Rafael c.
Berger, Martin
Bergren. Orville v.
berlinrut. Charles
Boyer, Richard A.
Btckel. Joseph w.
biesemeier. H. w.
Bionaz, Ferdinand F.
Birch, Lorne S., Jr.
Blackmon, z. B.
Blessing, Melvin J.
Block, William 3, tr.
Blower, James =.
Bond, George Cline
Campbell, Donald A.
Campbell, James 8.
Carter. Edmund l..
Carter. Harry Tyson
Casey, Robert John
Cauheld, Robert Lee
Cevanagh, John =.
Cavanagh. William K
Chamberlin, VIM. c.
Choulas, James G:
Christopherson, Olaf
Clark. Edmund B.
DAILY, Robert P.
Dasteel, Robert II.
bauber, Milton A.
Davey, william r.
Dawson. H. A., 1r:
Dean, Samuel L.. 3r.
De Lay. Paul Ruddy
Denney, Howard M.
Dent, Richard J.
Dentz. Edwin James
De Ornellas, J. l.
de Quevedo, r. G..
Devaney. VIM. B., u
Eardley. Edward w.
Earnest, John A.
Enrich. Bernard II.
Elliot, r. e., jr.
Ennis, James II.
Enter, G. H., jr.
Even, Francis A.
Fahrney, John w.
Falcon. J. H. jr.
Henderson. R. L., 1r.
Gallone, Guy e.
Galysh. Theodore r.
Gefreh, Adam
Gerei. Martin e.
Gilmore. Frank p.
Gingell. Robert A.
0oldStein. A. 8.
dasen. John W.
Handneld. william q.
Harter. Benedict T.
Hartley. Edwin A.
Harvey. William B.
Hachmer. Carl A., tr.
Rerrick. Roy J.
Hill, William G.
Hogan. Edward K.
Hogan. E. T.. jr.
jackson. Philip @.
Jones. Jack C.
Kahn, Evans
Kardos. A. T:
Xawahara. T. +.
Keating. William ].
Kekich. John
Kelly. Edward ].
Kenner. Hamilton w.
Iagomarcino. p. D.
Langholy, Ernest r.
iau. Kenneth K.
Leader, John L.
Leak. James NJ.
Le Claire, c. II.
Lee, Wen Yuan
Levin, Jacob q.
Lewis, Ralph 8.
MAC
Nacsluso. Y. G..
NacPherson, J. Z.
Magur. Joseph j.
Naher, Francis p.
Nahoney. J. j., jr.
Mailman, W. J..
NarkovitI. 8. 8.
Martin, Richard A.
AcCabe. James J.
Mccartney, A. N.
McClelland. W. M.
McCorquodale, Will
mer Elmer. 1r.
AcCulloch, W. II.
McElheron. ]. D.
NcElroy, Dorothy M.
N,
Nelson. Alfred J.
Nsvin, John Irving
Nelwltn, Joseph ii.
Mas John Dirk
Norris, Joseph A., Jr.
p.
palumbo, Pasauale
Peller1i, Leo M. r.
fetrich, John A.
Pope, George w., 3r.
Estchford, John J.
Reed, Lloyd Il.
Reidy, David Leo
Renaud, Frank ].
Reynolds, Chester r.
Rhoad des, John 8.
Richardson, @. L.
Riley, Virginia Lee
Ringer, Barbara A.
Robbins, Charles e.
Roethel, John j.
eadur, Marvin r.
Safer. John II.
Savage, william a.
Scheurer, Il. r, F.
schultz. John b.:
Ochwass, Earl r
ehannon, Thomas J.
6hea, John Joseph
Shea, william l..
6heeskin, Jacob
sheridan, VIM. II.
6malley, Booker T.
6mithers, Philip M.
Tabin, Julius
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Weddings
GREENLY WIssEMAN

The wedding of Miss Mary Jane
Greenly, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Greenly of Dover, and Car
los Edward Wisseman, son of Mrs.
Cora Wisseman and the late Henry
Wisseman of Milford, took place
at p. m, last Saturday at the home
of the bridegrOOm's sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Jester, in Milford.
The RevtWilliam F. Edge, pastor
of the Peoples Christian-C -COngre-
gatiOnal Church, Dover, OfTiciated.
The brides only attendant was Mrs.
Jester. Wilbur E. Mills of Milford
was the best man.
A reception at the Jester home
followed the ceremony. After a
wedding trip the couple will reside
near Milford.
Miss Greenly attended Dover
High School and has been connect
ed with the business offices of
Sears, ROebuck and Company's Do
yer store for several years. Mr..
Wisseman graduated from Green
wood High School and served in
the Navy for three years during
World War II.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Art Day Observed
At Century Club

Art Day in the Milford New Cen
tuTy Club is always something to
see and having seen, to remember.
This year was no exception to the
rule and Mrs. Edward ]. Salevan
with an able committee displayed
much art in the fine exhibit and the
arrangement of it on Monday. A
number Of local talented people
had exhibits of their work and
made the room of the club a yerit-
able art gallery. Added to the
work of the members and their
families were examples of student
work; much of it creating work in
water color, charcoal and pencil
drawings. Miss ElOise COnte. in
structOr of art in the schools was
present to talk about the work in
the schools, the progress of the
work and the attitudes of the stu
dents as to art. Mrs. Salevan pre-
sented a short program, having
Mrs. Philip Jacobs read two of
Mrs. W. Henry Elfreth's poems and
Mrsg Hayes DickersOn sang two
numbers, accompanied by Mrs. Ma
bel Murphy. After reading a sue
cess stery about a rural art cen
ter, Mrs. Salevan enumerated many
of the things on display, telling of
the fine features of the article and
by whom it had been done. On dis
play were many paintings, rugs,
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
EDWARDS KRUPKA

A lovely wedding was perform
ed by the Rev. Thomas TurkingtOn
at Denton, Md, on Friday evening.
February 25, at $50 o'clock when
Miss Beatrice Edwards of Hartly.
daughter of the late L. S. Edwards,
and William Krupka, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Krupka also of
Hartly, were united in marriage.
Those present at the ceremony
were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wyatt
and Ruth Wyatt, sister of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Krupka. Ed
die Krupka, brother of the groom,
the grOOm's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Krupka, and Miss Eleanor
Logan and Lester POhnson. all of
HaTtly.
After the wedding a reception
was held at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Charles F. Sapp. of
Harrington. Pictures were taken
and everyone had a joyful evening.
The couple will reside near
Marydel
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Milford p. T. A. Will
Meet On March Sth

The March meeting of the Mil
ford P. T. A. will be held in the
Elementary School on Tuesday
March 8. The meeting will begin
at s p. m.
The program fOTlthe evening will
be presented by Mrs. Harry Bress-
ler's section of the fifth grade. This
group had become interested in a
study of the United States. They
have written the various state cap
itOls and secured information about
the respective states. They have
given reports, made maps, and done
other activities related to that par
tiCular study.
AS a eliminating activity, they
wrote up a radio play which fea-
lures a quiz program. In it they
have the master Of ceremonies, the
commercial and all the trappings
Of a regular radio program.
They are going to present some
Of the most interesting features of
their play to the P. T. A. Tues
dav evening.
This project is typical of the
type of work being done in the
other fifth grades and throughout
the school.
We sincerely hope that all of you
who can will attend the meeting
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Adult Class At
Calvary Banquet

The annual banquet of the Sun
shine and Brotherhood Glasses of
Calvary Methodist Church met at
seven o'clock Thursday evening,
February "a, in the Odd Fellows
Hall. About one hundred and fifty
were served to a lovely turkey din
neT, sponsored by the ladies of
the Rebekah Lodge. After the din
ner all stood and sang America, "
led by John Frick, with Mrs. Mabel
Murphy at the piano. Invocation,
Rev. David w. Baker. Joseph Isa-
acs, as master of ceremonies, did
his part very well. Solo, EILEEN
Wharton, accompanied by Mrs. Ma
bel Murphy. Musical saw, John
Frick, accOmpanist, Florence Ba-
ker. Solo, James Legates, accom-
panist, Mrs. Irma Roach; piano So
10, Mrs. John Keller; quartet, Flor
ence Baker, Mary Lambert, John
Frick and Herbert Nichols, accom-
panist, Mrs. John Keller. The
speaker of the evening was Harvey
Burgess of Harrington. A banquet,
similar to this one, has been held
for the past 23 years. 1t brines
new faces each new year and is al
ways a happy get-tOgether.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Dublin Hill All News

The Dublin Hill Yellow Jackets
All Club held their February meet
ing in the Dublin Hill Community
Hall on Monday, February 21.
The meeting was called to order
by singing "HOme on the Range, "
repeating the club pledge and flag
salute led by the president, Eu-
nice Friedel.
Mr.. Quinn, the county All Club
leader, was present and went over
the record books with the members
and urged all who had not sent in
their cards, telling what their pro-
ject for 1949 was to do so right
away. Then he gave us our pro-
ject books for 1949 and also a
booklet along with them giving us
more details about our project.
Miss Betty Ann Carey gave us
report on the officers and train
ers meeting held at Georgetown on
Thursday, February II.
A report on safety was given by
Miss Lydia Riley. The job of the
month is to inspect all stairs and
steps to insure safety for all.
Robert Lee Carey was elected by
the club as their delegate to go to
Dover during National All Club
Week to meet Governor Carvel.
The meeting was adjourned un-
til Thursday, March II.
After we played several games
we were served delicious refresh
ments of soft drinks, potato chips
and pretzels by the refreshment
committee, Martha Brown and Eu-
nice Friedel.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
PRITCHETT . KINNY

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pritchett
of near Frederica, have announced
the marriage of their daughter.
Miss Anna Marie Pritchett to Ed
gar Kinny of Milford.
The wedding took place last Sat
urday afternoon at five O'clock at
the home of the Rev. Harry E.
Crewe, in Milford.
The maid of honor was Miss Lou
ella COverdale of Milford and
Thomas Pritchett, brother of the
bride. served as best man.
The bride was attired in a grey
suit with an orchid cOrsage. and
Miss COverdale wore black and
white dress with a cOrsage of rose
buds.
The couple are now making their
home in Milford, where the groom
is employed by Morgan and Nor
gan Company.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Intl. Life Opens
Office In Dover

International Life Insurance Co.,
with home offices in Houston,
Texas, and regional office in Wash
ingtOn, D. c., has just opened up
offices in Dover at 80 s. State ST,
with Gerald A. Curtis as general
manager.
Mr. Curtis office will be head
quarters for the insurance com
Iany on the Eastern Shore, par
ucularly the State of Delaware.
and local men assisting him are
Clifford Faulkner, of FELTON,. Don
ald jefferson. of Lewos. and Frank
81. KERN. OF Dover.
The International Life Insurance
O. is an old line lc2al reserve
STOCK company, and is approved
hl me DrlaWar" Insurance Com
mission. 1t has Il broad covera2c of
hospital insurance. includina surg
lcal and accident benefits. and is al
present located in twenty-four
states throughout the nation.
Look elsewhere in this news
paper for larger advertisement
concerning this company.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
w. S. c. S. News

The w. S. c. S. of Cokesbury
Church will hold a bazaar on March
II at eight o'clock in the evening
at the NanticOke Community
House. There will be play and
musical entertainment for every
once Several home made articles
will be sold. The highlight of the
bazaar will be a Name Spread" 80
inches X 100 inches, made in beau
tiful autumn shades of brown and
gold on white. This spread has
over 400 names embroidered by
members of the w. S. c. S. Every
thing is to be auctioneered off bv
Daniel Short and will go to the
highest bidder.
Refreshments of home made
cake and ice cream will be on sale
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Town Election At
Laurel, March 9Th

Laurel is assured of an inter
estlng town election March 3 with
a contest for each of the three
councilmanic posts, although the
mayorality contest has been elm
mated through the withdrawal of
Harley Hickman. This leaves the
present mayor, DR.. Alfred s VIII
Iams, as the only aspirant for This
once. None of the retiring conn
cllmen, Lawrence Allen, VILLAIN 8
records, or Granville S. Windsor
VIII be candidates to succeed them
selves but two others have filed
thelr names for each office Caleb
l. Fowler, insurance agent and
John A. Adams. retired rural mail
carrier, will oppose each other
Tor the Office of councilman-at-
large. Roscoe T. Phillips timber
man, and George T. Purnell r.
automobile dealer, will be candi.
dates for councilman of the Soc
ond Ward; ElwOOd Chipman for
mer farm supply dealer and far
mer' will oppose William D KIN
service station operator. for conn
Gilman of the Third Ward
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

ers; vocal duet, Dianna and Doris
Gruwell; quiz conducted by Gladys
FARRELL; vocal solo, Mildred Simp-
son; reading, cover the Hill from
the Poor House." Annie Cow; Choir
us by the teen age group; reading,
"A Wedding Toast" Reba Cru
we'll; piano duet, Ann Moore and
Shirley Morris; vocal duet, Flor
ence Lefty and Keith Smith; quiz
arranged by Ruth Pittard. The pro-
gram next Monday night will be in
charge of Pauline Minner. Next
Thursday night, March 10. card
and bingO party will be held in the
Grange Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

an afghan, some knitting, copper
work. painted trays, shell jeWelry,
a quilt, and some crOchetting. Set
for the social time which followed
the meeting was a red, white and
blue tea table, which was presided
over by Mrs. Paris Kirby. This
was a Washington Birthday note
of the day. Mrs. Wilson s. Vim
yard, vice chairman of art for
Kent County, cOmplimented Mrs.
Salevan for her work of the year
and particularly of the day. and
said that she was very proud of
the work being done by all mem
bers of the club. A check was pre-
sented to Miss COnte by the chair
man for the purchase of a book TO
be used in the schools, as a gift
from the club.
On Monday Edgar Ansel Now
rer of Washington, D. c.. and Rob
ert Wheelwright of Wilmington
will be the speakers on an Inter-
national Relations Day program.
of which Mrs. Raymond Masten is
chairman. A number of the mem
bers of the Avenue Methodist
Young Peoples Choir will be pres
ent to sing.
This is an open day because Of
the importance Of the speakers.
Everyone is invited to come and
hear Mr.. MOwrer. a war cOrrespOn-
dent and world traveller. whose in
terest is in United World Federal
ism.
The board of directors Of the
club will meet with Mrs. Joseph J.
Pearce on Tuesday at two O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04
Engagement Announced

Announcement is made by Mrs.
Rachel LarimOre of near Burrs-
vile, Md, of the engagement of
her daughter, Miss Thelma E. Lar
imOre, to Donald w. Deputy, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. AlOnzo Deputy of
near Houston. Miss LarimOTe is a
graduate of Harrington High
School.
Mr.. Deputy attended school in
Milford. He served % months in
the armed forces. II of which were
in the European theatre He is now
engaged in farming.
The wedding will take place in
April.
Milford chronicle., 1949-03-04

MISS virginia Fisher spent the
past week in BrObmall, Pa.
Miss Florence Pearce was in Will
mington the past week as guest of
Miss Doris Sockrider.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wright have
begun the building of their home
on West Front street.
Mrs. E. P. Hara of Drexel Hill.
Pa, spent three days this week
with Mrs. Elizabeth b. Purks
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sheaffer
have broken ground on Clarke ave
nue. the past week for their new
home.
Mrs. Paris T. Carlisle is visiting
her bTOther-in-law and sister. DR.
and Mrs. Ira M. Henderson. at Fair
field, Pa.
Mrs. Rachel Passwater of near
Milford spent last Thursday with
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smack of near
/ wilmington.
Jack Short, student of the School
of Photography, Monmouth. n 7.
visited his mother, Mrs. Felix Short
and four sisters of near Lewes over
the weekend.
Kenneth Kerr, who has been i'm
the Milford Memorial Hospital for
an operation and treatment, re-
turned to his home on Seabury ave-
nue. on Thursday of last week.
o
Mrs. Eva Bowen Lacey, formerly
of Milford, returned to her home
in Wilmington, February 19, after
spending the past six weeks i'm the
Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lacey is
much improved.
o
Mr.. and Mrs. David Stills left
yesterday for a southern motor
trip. They will go by the way of
WinstOn-Salem, where they will
be Joined by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Sllls and they will be on their way
to New Orleans.
.
George T. Macklin and James p.
Pierce were in Washington last
week from Sunday until Thursday
attending the events of the Mason
ic Service Association, some of
which were a service in the Wash
ingtOn Memorial Chapel at Alexan-
dria, a reception for the grand
masters Of the United States and a
banquet which was attended by the
congressional representative from
Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Townsend
and Robert Baechler were in Bal
timOre on Tuesday attending the
Presidents Breakfast of the Penn
sylvania and Atlantic Seaboard
Hardware Association in the Lord
Baltimore Hotel, as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. Haswell Pierce. Mr..
Pierce is president of the assOcia-
uOn, the convention of which was
held in the Fifth Regiment Arm
Ory. Senator Williams of Della
ware, Senator O'COnner of Mary
land and Frank Lovejoy Of the
Sacony Vacuum Company. were
the principal speakers at the break
fast.