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Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
Yellow Jackets Buzz

The last meeting of the Dublin
Hill Yellow Jackets All Club was
held on Thursday evening, Novem-
Der 20, at the Dublin Hill Com
munity Hall.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Betty Lee Cannon,
at 1880 p. III. Following this the
Bible was read and everyone re-
peated The club pledge and flag
salute. After the roll call and the
collection of dues, the minutes were
read and approved and the treasur-
er's report given. The old bust
ness consisted of a discussion of
the bills of the Halloween party.
The new business was the election
Of officers for 1858. The new officers
who will take over in January are:
President, Jack Nelson; vice pres
ident, Virginia Lee Smith; secre-
tary, Betty Lee Cannon; treasurer,
Dorothy Smith; reporter, Jean
Hastings; pianist, Carol Friedel;
song leader, Joyce Warrington;
"hairmen, Sarah Arner and Betty
Adams.
Joyce Warrington gave very
interesting demonstration on max
/ ing nylon corsages. She showed
the various types of flowers that
can be made. After the meeting
was adjourned, refreshments were
served.
The next meeting will be held on
December IS, at the Community
House. Dorothy Smith will give a
demonstration. The hosts and hos
! tesses for December are Kenneth
Friedel, Clarence Friedel, Carol
Friedel and Jean Hastings.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

All persons who love good
music, and who doesn't, are
invited to listen on December
1st when Community Concerts,
Incorporated, celebrates tn e
twenty-tifth anniversary of its
beginning. At the Waldorf
Astoria in New York City the
milestOnes of the past quar-
ter of a century will take on a
particular meaning. There to
start Of things in a gay mood
will be- a million dollar quar-
tet composed of James Melton,
Igor Gorin, Nadine Conner and
Rise Stevens with Dimitri Nit
TODulas at the piano. A number
of other artists will take part
in the half hour radio pro-
gram. Look for the time bill
ing of this wonderful anniver-
sary program. This will be
another phase of community
concerts which Milford is hav-
ing four of this season.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Salevan
Of AthOl, Mass, are spending this
week with Mrs. Leila Jennings.
Andre Detray of Geneva, Switz-
erland, was the guest of Mrs.
Frank L. Grier for a few days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Lynn Pratt and
Mrs. Frank L. Grier left for Wash
ington today and will spend the
weekend in that city.
-
Mrs. Norman Allen and daugh-
ter Wendy of Wilmington, N. c.,
are spending this week with her
mother, Mrs. J. Wilbur Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Heisler
are spending Thanksgiving Day
and the weekend in Drexel Hill,
Pa, with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Heis-
Ter.
A/2c Barbara L. CLANCY of Offutt
AFB and A/2c "Chuckie" Stewart
of GOwie, Iowa, spent 20 days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. CahaIl of
Milford.
Miss Ruth Kimmel, a senior at
Duke University, arrived home on
Wednesday to spend several days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Dean Kimmel.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Landlord.
Mrs. Isabelle Walter, Mrs. Dale
Lynch and daughter Linda are
spending the holiday weekend and
Thanksgiving Day in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Brown
ing had as their past weekend
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Hat
Held of Mystic, Conn. Thev were
enroute to Florida. The BrOwnings
spent Thanksgiving in Baltimore.
-
Mrs. Edward Jackson, Mrs. Made
line Van Worst of Ward street. Har-
rlngton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Cornell
lus Van Worst of Milford, spent
Sunday with Pvt. Robert Van Worst
at IndiantOwn Gap Military Camp in
Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bennett
and three children of Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bennett and
two children. with Mrs. Norman
Allen and daughter of Wilmington.
n. C., were Thanksgiving Day
guests of Mrs. J. Wilbur Bennett.
Mrs. William r. Draper. Miss
Diane Draper and Tommy Draper
OF Chicago. drove east to ioin Mr..
Draper, who has been the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Hen
ry Draper for the past ten days
and has enjoyed the hunting sea
son. They will leave at the end of
this week for their home.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huntley M. Tower
and Miss May Watson left on Wed
nesday for Wilmington where thev
VIII be guests of H. Ross Watson
ana Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Roberts.
On Thanksgiving morning they will
attend the football game and will
be among the dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. d. Anthony Davolas in
Vilone Village. On Friday they will
leave for New York City where they
will be for several days. They will
be accompanied by H. Ross Watson
and Miss Ella McCray.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
Women Of The Moose

The next meeting of the Har-
ringtOn Chapter, No. 1929, Women
of the Moose, will be held on Thurs
day, December 4. The meeting
night for the winter months will be
every Thursday evening. Each
member is urged to attend the meet
ngs regularly. December 4 will be
meeting of particular importance
since the new Senior Regent will
be present.
At the meeting held on November
20 there were Is members present.
The members decided to hold a
card party on Saturday night, De-
cember 6, with admission of SOC
each. The public is invited to come
and bring their friends. Refresh
.ments will be served. The proceeds
will be used for the new kitchen.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
scRAPBoOK HOBBY

TRURO, Canada - (F9 - They
call Sgd Parker a master clipped
and with good reasons. Parker
makes scTapboOks his hobby and
most of his spare time is spent
collecting and pasting in the clips.
At the moment he has AZ books
some of them tip the scales at 35
pOunds-and five more are in prep
aratiOn. He has special books on
the World War II, the Canadian
visit of the Queen and newspaper
cartoons. Parker is an author and
poet.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
Items Of a Purely
Persona al Nature

Mrs. William G. Smith is spend
ing this week in York, Pa, with
Miss Mabel Miller.
/ William " Sipple and G. Mar
shall Townsend will be among
those attending the Army-Navy
game tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Lankford, Jr..
ard children left Wednesday for
Roxboro, N. c., to visit relatives
and remain until Sunday.
Mrs. John G. Evans of Cam
bridge, Md, spent the weekend
with her aunt, Miss Burdella Da-
Wis of S. E. Front street, Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Holzmueller
left Tuesday for Suffolk, Va, to
spend Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. George BeamOn and daugh-
ters.
Miss May Watson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Huntley M. foyer returned
, to their home on Monday after
spending the summer and fall in
RehObOth.
Miss Frances Black, a student at
the ST. Francis Hospital School of
Nursing in Pittsburgh, is spending
this week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George L. Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Grier. Mr..
and Mrs. Logan Grier and Mrs.
Davis R. Grier were in Aberdeen,
Md, last weekend and attended
the Grier-Fretz wedding on Satur-
day.
George Annis of Providence. R.
l., was the guest of his daughter.
Mrs. Thomas r. Williams and Mr..
Williams for few days last week.
Mr.. Annis was enrOute south for a
visit there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brakeley had
as their holiday guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Brakeley of Riverton
N. j., and Mr.. and Mrs. DilwOrth
Brakeley and son Of Collingswood.
N. J.
Bill Grier, accompanied by his
roommate, Orlando PrOtravos Of
Columbia, South America, came to
town Wednesday to be the week.
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
X. Grier. Both Buys are taking post
graduate courses at Perkiomen
/ School.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Humes
and son Jimmie will leave TODAY
for Williamsburg, Va, where thev
will visit their daughters, Miss
Eleanor and Miss Nancy Humes
and attend the William and Mary
University of Virginia football
game tomorrow.
David c. Burton, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin G. Burton, 2 Clarke ave
nue., Milford, a freshman student
in the College of Arts and Sciences,
Georgetown University's under
graduate debating society. Bur-
ton, in his first year at George
town, is also enrolled as a cadet in
the Air Force ROTC unit on the
campus. He graduated from Mil
ford High School in 1852 and is a
candidate for a Bachelor of Science
degree at Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
MARINES PROHIBIT PERSONAL
WEAPONS

NEW YORK - up - Maj. Gen.
Homer L. Litzenburg. command
ing the 1st Marine Division in Ko-
rea, has prohibited the use of per-
sonal weapons by Marines in KO-
rea, according to a recent annOun-
cement by the Marine public in
formation Office here.
Previously it had been possible
I for Marines in Korea to receive
weapons such as pistols sent by
relatives or friends.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Mrs. John B. Baker, who was
so severely injured in an au-
tOmObile accident a few months
ago, is now using a walker,
enabling her to move about the
first floor of her home. She
says she is not able to do much
work but the walker does per-
nit her to move with assurance
and no fear of falling.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
Local Happenings

CLINIC-The Cancer Clinic will
be held Friday, December 18th in
the Shore Building. Call Milford
1889 for appointments.
CANCER CLINIC - The Cancer
Clinic will be held Friday, Decem-
Der 18th in the Shore Building
Call Milford 1859 for appointments
BAkE-The WSCS of Slaughter
Neck Church will hold a Bake and
Food Sale on Saturday, December
3, starting at 10 O'Clock. in tba
store formerly occupied bv Fish
er Appliances. ''
SUFFER- - kindergarten and
nursery Departments of Avenue
Church will have a chicken and
dumpling supper Friday. December
5th' in the Social Hall Servin o.
starts at 3 p. m. and is served
family style. Price $1.25 admits.
children Csc.
SUPPER - The Greenwood XII
wants Club will hold a Chicken
and DumDling Supper on Wednes-
DAY evening, December 3rd. at the
community Building in Greenwood
from 4:30 to 8 p. m. Tickets viii
be SIPS for adults, and s.65 for
children. Proceeds will go into tho
Underprivileged Children's Fund
80
GIFT SHOPS - The American
Legion Auxiliary is planning a Gift
SHOP for Veterans. Any person or
organization wishing to donate a
gift may contact Mrs. John Long
Dotham for details. Gifts must he
collected no later than November
18th. You are urged to dial bred
erica 1911 so that Veteran will
nave a happier Christmas.
REAL ESTATE - Seventeen
homes in Bennett Park. Milford
have recently been purchased bv
the kriswin Realty Company. ac-
cOrdlng to a report from Harvey
q. Marvel, Milford Real Estate
Broker, who will act as rental and
sales agent for the new owners
The sale price was not disclosed.
Dut 1t is believed to be one of the
! largest transactions in this area ia
recent years.
AVENUE W. s. {. S.-The De-
cember meeting of the Avenue
Methodist Woman's Society of
Christian Service will be held Tues
day evening beginning at seven
thirty in the Social Hall of the
Church. Mrs. Jonathan S. Willis
will preside. Mrs. Roy L. Tawes.
vice president, will present a pro-
gram, the subject of which will be
Good Tidings of Great JOY. She
will be assisted by Miss Helen Tat
man, secretary of spiritual life of
the society and twenty members
Circle No. 6, Mrs Carl March, lead
er, will be hostess. This will be the
Christmas program for the society
and members are requested to be
present Reports of each secre-
tary will be given.
! HOSPITAL BAKE AND BAZAAR
On Friday, a bake by the mem
bers Of the Hospital Auxiliary will
be part Of the Bazaar which will
be carried on Friday and Saturday
in Feldman's Furniture Store. Mrs
Desmond Lyons and her commit
tee have busily been getting the
things together which will be off
cred for sale on these two days. II
is the hospitals Christmas ShOI
and lovely gifts for all members OF
the family will be on display and
for sale. The dolls, for which dona-
tiOns are received, are on display
in WrOtens Store and are lovely
These activities are all being done
TO make money for things thai
will be used in the hospital and in
the addition soon to be put in Op.
GRAFTON.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Mrs. Sallie Joseph and Mrs.
Leah Vinyard were among the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Selmes Of RehOboth Beach on
Saturday evening when they
entertained members of the
Jordan family at their home.
Present beside those from
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Olyn HumeS Grief of
Perryman, Md, and
- Mr.. Charles Franklin
Fretz, Jr., of Haddonfield, N.
j., which took place on Satur-
day at four o'clock in the
Grove Presbyterian Church in
Aberdeen. The bride, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs William Humes
Grier, and granddaughter of
Mrs. Harry L. Grier, was given
in marriage by her father. She
wore a gown of candlelight sat
in, mace in TedingOte style,
with 4 fitted bodice and full
skirt which formed a train over
a dress of imported Italian lace.
Her illusion veil fell from
crown of the material, which
was trimmed with seed pearls.
She carried a bouquet of white
orchids and stephanotis. Her
attendants were her sisters,
Mrs. ]. Wade Carroll and Mrs.
Joseph Lee, as matrOns of hon.
or, Mrs. Kenneth Ballinger,
Miss Kae Fretz of HaddOnfield,
sisters of the groom, Mrs. Bur
dell Preston of Aberdeen and
Miss Helen CrOnin of Perry
man, as bridesmaids, and little
Miss Sara Ann Grier as flower
girl for her sister. The bout
fant gowns of the matrOns of
honor were coral berry taffeta
and velvet with velvet bolerOs.
Matching velvet and wells form
ed their headdresses. They car
ried cascade bouquets of shell
pink NUNS and pOmpOns. The
bridesmaids wore gowns of Co
tilliOn blue and made in the
same style as those of the ma
irons of honor. Their flowers
were light blue. The flower
girl were a Kate Greenway
dress of coral and blue net
over blue taffeta. She carried
an old fashioned bouquet of
mixed flowers. Mr.. Kenneth
Ballinger of Haddonfeld was
best man for Mr.. Fretz, and
the Ushers were Mr.. J. Wade
Carroll, Mr.. Richard Wood of
Kingston, N. J., Mr.. Frank
Dubois of Waterford, Conn,
Ensign Robert B. McKersie and
Mr.. Thomas Auchter of Had
dOnfeld, Mr.. Ralph Wythes of
East Orange, N. J., and Mr..
Eugene Kersting of Clarkes-
burg, W. Va. Mrs. Grier, mo-
ther of the bride, wore
French blue nylOn net gown
with matching hat and a cor
sage of white orchids. The
grOOm's mother wore a pink
nylOn net gown and matching
hat and an orchid cOrsage. A
reception followed at the Alb
erdeen Recreation Center Club.
The young couple are on a we'd
ding trip to Sea Island, Ga,
and will live in CollingswOod.
Mrs. Fretz is a graduate of
Harcum Junior College and
Mr.. Fretz is a graduate of the
Wharton School, a member of
the Delta Tau Fraternity and
is associated with an insurance
broker firm in Philadelphia.
~
Jay Black, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George L. Black, is no
small time magician. Jay en-
tertains groups each week with
his slight of hand and magic
tricks, and is well-knOwn
among civic and fraternal
clubs here and in a number
of communities close by, re-
Gently entertaining six hundred
and seventy at a meeting in
Denton. Jay is just a high
school student, but his inter-
est in legerde main has grown
with his tender years and has
been a source of pleasure to
him and to his friends.
Mrs. Sallie Joseph and Mrs.
Leah Vinyard were among the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Selmes of RehOboth Beach on
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Miss Eleanor Humes, a SEN
iOr at William and Mary Col
leg9, was recently elected 10
membership in the Phi Beta
Kappa Society, being one of
fifteen to have such hOnOrs be-
slowed and one of twenty merit
scholars elected for hOnOrs.
The recording secretary of the
Society was present to tap
these students for the hOnors.
Miss Humes is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Humes,
who will likely be on hand De-
cember 5 when the formal in
itiatiOn into the Society will
take place. Miss Nancy Humes,
another daughter, is a sOphO-
more at the same college and
was or the Deans list both
semesters of last year. These
hOnors are appreciated by
their families and friends and
reflect credit on the local
schools.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
OBITUARY
LYNCH


J. Russell Lynch, age AZ years,
died at his home in Milton on Mon
day evening, November II, a short
time after suffering a heart attack.
He was an active member of the
MillsbOrO Volunteer Fire Company
and a member of Christ Methodist
Church in DagsbOrO, where funeral
services were held last Friday af-
ternOOn at o'clock, with Rev. Ar
thur G. Backus, pastor of the
church and Rev. E. G. Graham, a
former pastor, officiating. Inter-
ment was made in Red Mems Gene
terry, in DagsbOrO.
He was son of the late James
R. and Ethel Cannon Lynch and is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Idetta
Murray Lynch.
He was affiliated with the Sussex
Finance Company in Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Check your speed-and check ac-
cidents!
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
BURTON

Mrs. Bertha NJ. Burton, age 20
years, widow of Werner P. Burton,
died at her home in Long Neck on
Monday evening, November II, af-
ter a short illness.
A native and lifelong resident
of Long Neck section, she was a
daughter of the late John 3. and
Alice Collins Massey. She is sur
vived by three sons, Lester, Nor
man and John Burton, all of near
MillsbOrO; three daughters, Mrs.
Margaret Carroll, near MillsborO,
Mrs. Laura McCabe, Teaneck, N. j.,
Mrs. Betty Hastings, Seaford; nine
grandchildren, one gTeat-grandchild
and q sister, Mrs. Nellie Rust of
HarbesOn.
Funeral services were held at the
James Funeral Home, in Millsboro
last Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock with the Rev. Richard S
Bailey, rector of St. Georges Epis-
cOpal Church, officiating. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery
near St. Georges Church.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Mrs. Wilmer o. Lankford,
who is entertaining small
groups at luncheon and bridge,
had twelve guests at her home
Thursday Of last week for a
very pleasant afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

here were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Welsh Of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Hughes, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brown, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Jordan and daugh-
ter, Miss Jane Jordan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Jordan and AL
fred NewKirk of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford
From Thursday, November 20, To
Tuesday, November 25, Inclusive

John E. Barcus, weather record
er for the United States Govern
ment, reports the following weather
conditions for Milford as recorded
on instruments located on Lake
view avenue, for the week begin
ming Thursday, November 20, and
ending Tuesday, November 25,
inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt and Mrs.
Frank L. Grier will go to
Washington, D. c., today and
will attend the wedding of their
granddaughter, Mrs. Mary
Pratt Gayle, to Mr.. James w.
Lukens of SwarthmOre, Pa, to-
morrow. Mrs. Gayle is the
daughter of Captain and Mrs.
John L. Pratt of Washington
and RehObOth.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

A group of young people
sure to enjoy the Army-Navy
football game at the Stadium
in Philadelphia tomorrow will
be- Roy Tawes, Jr., Clayton and
Bob Emory, Bud Kimmel, Tom
my Wells, Jack Baynum and
Frank PettyjOhn. They will be
accompanied by the Reverend
Roy L. Tawes, who will enjoy
the game equally as much. The
boys have all played or are
playing on the high school
team and their participation in
such games sparks their inter-
est in this big-time game.
Milford chronicle., 1952-11-28

SUPPER - kindergarten and
nursery Departments of Avenue
Church will have a chicken and
Gumpling supper Friday, December
oth' in the Social Hall. Serving
starts at 5 p. m. and is serva6
Iamlly style. Price $1.25 adults:
children Csc. N-'''
Evening star., 1952-03-09
Indignation Mounts at CHARGE
That Police Beat Family Here

investigation by the FBI. at the
instigation Of the Justice Depart
ment, and by Inspector Robert
Peafce, on assignment by Police
Supt. Robert v. Murray.
However, Maj. Murray said q
full-scale investigation will moi
being until a formal complaint
has been filed. This is expected
sometime this week, John B. Dun.
can, president of the Federation
|of Civic Associations, said.
Federation Committee.
The Federation has appointed
a committee of five to accompany
the Greens to the District Build.
ing to lodge a protest. In ths
delegation will be Mr.. Duncan,
Robert L. Taylor, chairman oi
the groups civil service commit.
tee: 1t. Col. Robert i. Pollard
chairman Of the organization.
civil protection committee. anc
Ernest F. Harper and Woolsey w
Hall, former Federation presidents
Meantime, q hearing into {
charge that a policeman STRUCK
3 parking lot attendant and broke
the attendants wrist will be aireC
sfoyo or,,oyv before Assistant TInitAf
States Attorney John B. Dia-
mond, III.
Andrew j. Cook, 80, colored
who works on a lot at 1713 DeSale!
street NV, said Pvt. Francis x
McFadden Of No.. 3 precinct strucl
him several times with his night.
stick during an arrest ON Febru.
larry 18 at the parking lot.
Evening star., 1952-03-09
SalfonstaII Heads Speakers
AT Towson Gathering
4 By the Associated Pres,

TOWSON, Md, Mar. 8.-Sen-
ator Saltonstall. Republican of
Massachusetts,, will deliver the
keynote address here Monday
when representatives of 86 Mary
land organizations gather to dis
cuss American foreign policy.
Those invited include members
of business associations, labor un-
ions, religious bodies, veterans or
ganizations, farm groups, women's
clubs, colleges and universities
and political organizations.
The conference, sponsored by
the United Nations Association Of
Maryland, will be held on the old
Ridgely family estate near here.
Gov. McKeldin will make q brief
address shortly after the con-
ference opens at 10:30 am. Other
speakers will include DR.. Paul M.
A. Linebarger, Far Eastern expert
of the School Of Advanced Inter-
national Studies, Washington; DR..
Harvey N. Howard, adviser on
Near Eastern affairs. State De-
partment; and Alfred Puhan.
program director Of the Voice Of
America. M
Evening star., 1952-03-09
Arlington Sets Date, Place
For InocuIaiion OF Docs

Arlington County tomorrow will
begin series Of dog incubation
clinics In . campaign to prevent
the spread Of rabies.
The clinics will be held from
q to 4 pm. at the following loca-
tionS and dates:
Falls Church Fire House. o929
Lee highway. tomorrow. March II
and March ~; Halls Hin Health
Department. 1900 North Edison
street, March, II. March 10 and
March as; Clarendon Fire House,
1905 North Hudson street, March
10. March 10 and March 26; Vir-
ginia Highlands Fire House, sol
South Twenty third street. March
13, March 20 and March ~.
Evening star., 1952-03-09
Douglas Asks Budget Cut.
Mostly From Military
~ iho Assoeioteei prn..

NEW YORK. Mar. S.-Senatol
Douglas, Democrat. Of Illinois
said today the Federal budget car
be cut $40 billion. nearly half Of II
from the military, without endan.
|gering the Nations security.
He said a billion could be cut
from the military budget for thi
fiscal year starting next July, anG
that $6 billion more could b.
saved, half by cutting other fed
|eral spending and half by increas-
ing revenues.
'The big waste Is. In the mill.
|tary." he told q Town Hall audi.
|ence Of 1000 persons.
"A tender concern for the pub.
|lic purse has never been a mill.
|tary virtue. The Navy has anchor.
enough for SO years." he declared
calling this an example Of armed
forces waste. ~
Evening star., 1952-03-09
Andrews Base Corporal
Pleads Guilty TO Assault

An Air Force corporal yesterday
pleaded guilty in Municipal Court
to q charge Of simple assault after
a more serious charge Of assault
with intent to commit rape had
been dropped.
The corporal. Kenneth p. Saw
yer. %, who has been stationed
at Andrews Air Base, entered the
plea to the lesser charge before
Judge George D. Nelson as a re-
suit of a complaint made by a 81
year-old woman. He took the
young woman home in his auto
mobile after the incident, the
court was informed.
:. Judge Nelson referred the case
to the probation officer pending
sentence and also ordered Sawyer
committed at Gallinger Hospital
for 80 days for mental observation
Evening star., 1952-03-09
Maryland Farmers Given
Swine Disease Warning

Maryland pig farmers were told
yesterday that q swine disease
prominent In the Midwest has
been found in Maryland.
The disease, atrophicg rhinitis,
attacks the nasal bones of swine,
sometimes killing the animals
and always resulting in loss Of
weight.
About S5 farmers heard the
disease described by DR., Jacob
lC. Siegrist Of the Maryland Live
stock Sanitary Service. He ad-
dressed them at swine manage
lment field day sponsored by the
University Of Maryland.
Siegrist did not say in what
part Of the State the malady was
found. but he added it was re-
Iported two weeks ago and thus
far has affected one herd.