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Milford chronicle., 1953-02-13

Mrs. Elliott Jones and twins,
Ssndra and Susan, of Levittown,
L. l., N. Y. spent Sunday to We'd
nesday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ElwoOd Sturgis, while Mr..
Jones was on a business trip to
Chicago.
Mrs. Hoyt Carmine, who has been
quite i'll at the home of her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Owens, with whom she is
on an extended visit in Clifton
Heights, Pa, is much improved.
Mrs. Maude Sparks Of Smyrna,
spent the weekend with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Virginia Nichols.
Mr.. John E. MCGEE has returned
from Peninsula Hospital, Salisbury,
where he has been receiving treat
ment.
Mrs. Nellie Thoroughbred is a
patient in Beebe Hospital.
Susan Outten entertained several
guests at a theatre party, Wednes-
day night, February 4th, in cele-
bratiOn of her tenth birthday. They
were Pat Lingo, Josephine Peter
son, Shiela MumfOrd, Dorothy
Hickman, Eta Hudson, Lois Mitch
ell, and Bonnie Outten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Wells Of
Milton spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Carey, Jr.
Patsy Williams were delightfully."-
surprised last Thursday night, her
18th birthday, when she was given
a party by her sisters, Mrs. Nina
Timmons and Mrs. Gladys Goodwin,
at the Goodwin home. Guests were
Barbara Schumacher, Connie Smith,
Mary Lou Timmons. Maxine Hud-
son, Norma Lee Hudson, Ellen
Maude Kitchens, Preston Parker,
Vincent McCabe, Jimmy Burton
George Cahall, Nicky Varrato'
Henry Dale Shockley, and Leroy
Mears.
DIR. and Mrs. G. v. Wood have
been in West Virginia to attend the
funeral of his brOther-in-law.
Several MillsbOrOans attended
the funeral service for Captain Ar
thur WagamOn in Milton, Saturday
afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1953-02-13
BRIDGEVILLE
BY Mrs.
Keller HOch
Phone
Bridgevine 5sSs

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Clapper-
ton and son, Jake, of Raucocus,
N. j., and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w.
Cannon, Jr., and son, Hank, of
Smyrna, were the weekend guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Higgins Of Will
mington, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Sr.,
returned home after spending sew
eral weeks vacation in Florida.
Monday evening guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Ryan were Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Barlow Of Har-
ringtong
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle McSpadden,
who have been vacationing in Flo
rida for the past two weeks, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Newton enroute to their
home in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Newton are
vacationing in Florida.
Mr.. John C. Hopkins returned to
the University of Delaware, after
spending his mid-term vacation at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hopkins.
Mrs. Charles Smith and daugh-
ters left last week to join Mr.
Smith in Kenston,. N. c., where he
is employed by the Dupont Com
pany. Mrs. Smith and daughters
have been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Wiley for the
past few weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. L. F. HOch will
spend the weekend as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Burton in Drex-
el Hill, Pa.
Mrs. Tom Vandenburg of Balti-
more, spent several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Col
lison last weekend. Other week
end. guests of the Collisions were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed COnOway of Will
mington.
Mrs. Joe Wiley was hostess to
the members of her bridge club on
Monday evening.
On Sunday, February 8th, the Nu
Stop Inn served a benefit dinner
for the March of Dimes at the Le-
sgion Home, from 1 to 6 p. m. Pro-
sceeds were 1921. Mrs. Mary Orkin
extends her thanks to her many
friends who made a very worthy
cause a success. Donors included
Mr.. Jack Burris of Burris Frozen
Foods in Milford, Mr.. Henry Can
non, Mr.. Edwin James; Mrs. Elsie
Dairs, Mr.. Frank Adams and Mr.
Earl White. Thanks to those who
,attended, to workers who donated
their time to serve. One child may
walk again because YOU helped.
Milford chronicle., 1953-02-13
MILLSBORO
By Mrs.
e. E. Carey

Mrs. I. John Collins entertained
on Tuesday afternoon the secre-
taries of the Christian Social Serv-
ice Committees of Kent and Sus-
sex Counties of the Episcopal
Church of the Diocese of Delaware.
The st. Marks U. M. c. Y. Group
is entertaining downstate U. M. G.
Y. at 5 o'clock, Sunday evening,
February 18th, in the American
Legion Home. Their devotional
services will be held at z o'clock
in st. Marks Church. The Rev. Mr..
Kusik of St. Mary's, Bridgeville,
will be the speaker. He will relate
some of his experiences behind the
Iron Curtain.
The Boy Scouts attended the
morning service at Grace MethG-
idst Church, Sunday, and in the
evening, Rev. Frank o. Baynard,
pastor of Frankford Methodist
Church, had charge of the service.
Next Sunday, February 18th,
Holy Communion will be observed
at Grace Methodist Church, and at
that time the annual Week of Dedi-
cation Offering will be taken.
The Annual Mems Communion
Service will be on February 22nd,
at 1880 a. M; in Centenary Metho-
dist Church, Laurel.
GideOnite Bible Glass is planning
turkey supper for Thursday
February 26th, in MillsbOro Fire
Hall, serving from 4 to 8. Tickets
are available from any member OF
the class. Adults, $1.50.
/ Miss Helen Williams has accept
ed position in the office of DR.
Reese Swain in Georgetown.
Mrs. Dollie Wharton and Mrs
Margaret Ellingsworth of Mills
boro and Mrs. Gertrude Moore Ot
GumbOrO, attended the funeral oi
their father, Mr.. William Sparks
| in Centreville, Md, last Thursday
Mrs. Villa Lingo has been re-
ceiving treatment at Beebe HOspi
tai.
] Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur ShOckley o.
Philadelphia spent the weekend
with Mr.. ShOckley's mother, Mrs
Matte ShOckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Batchel
or entertained at dinner last Sun
day, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Banks ant
daughters YvOnne and Katherine
and Mrs. Harry Taylor of Mardel;
Springs, Md. The Bachelors soT
Airman First Glass Norman Batch
elor, recently reported to CAM
/ Stoneman, California, for furthe
assignment.
| George Godfrey and Leroy Jones
both second year students at Wes
ley Junior College, Dover, spent tn
weekend visiting in parts of Wes
Virginia.
Several from MillsborO attende,
the funeral of Mr.. William Steele
father of Mr.. Elisha A. Steele, cash
ier of Millsboro Trust Company
/ Sunday afternoon at st. Georges
! Clarksville.
! Robert Godfrey, who is a senio
! at American University in Wash
ington, D. c.. spent several day
this week with his parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. r. ElwOod Godfrey.
William Ellis, of near Delmar,
former principal of Millsbor
School, was buried in st. Mark
Cemetery, last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Hettye Boyer of Baltimor
arrived Wednesday on an extende
visit with her brother-in-law an
sister, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mitchell
II Mr.. and Mrs. Reese White, ST
are spending a few weeks /
Florida.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
Church Service

The Wrangell Ministerium is sponsoring a joint church service on Sunday, July 9th, as a part of the regular Fourth program as well as the usual Sunday service. It will be held on the Presbyterian Church lawn at Il am, weather permitting or if it rains. inside the church.
 A softball game between the Wrangell Institute youngsters and local boys and outboard races will be featured on the afternoon of the 5th.
 The outboard races will be in sour classes for stock motors and boats only, no racing equipment Several Vank Island speedsters have indicated they will be in town to show the local boys their wake.
 To wind up the two day celebra lion, a PTA sponsored square dance g being held starting at pm. the night of the 5th in the old school gym. At that time, the lucky winners of Fourth of July events will be an nouneed.
 At the Sentinel we know the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
WRANGELL MILLS ASKS PERMIT FOR BUILDING NEW SAWMILL HERE

Alaska Wrangeu Mills. Inc. has made application to the |. s. Army Engineers for a permit to construct a sawmiH. wharf and log pond ad- joining is present site near the Farwest cannery, according 10 a cir cular letter sent to the Mayor by the Engineers asking if the city has any objections from standpoint of nafi- gation
 According to the drawing. pre- pared by D. E. Rice of Seattle. who was recently here looking over the property. and which accompanied the letter. the new mill would be about where the planer shed is now with the wharf 8butting the canuery as at present and the log pond on che south side of the canueay.
 Application tO the engineers is dated as Of June 24. 1853. and ob- jeetions. if any. must be filed with the engineers by July 24.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
SEINE AND TRAP SEASON
 TO REMAIN OPEN TO JULY II

Seining season in the ley Straits Chatham Straits area will remain open until it's scheduled closing July Il. Regional Director Clarence Rhode of the Fish and Wtldlife Ser vice today advised local seiners through their Secretary Bob Urata. The seiners had asked for an early closure due to a reported light run and petition was circulated here asking particularly for a closure of the fish traps in the area.
 Director Rhode sent the following telegram:
 "The purpose of the early season in this northern area is to utilize the usually sizeable chum run, pri- marily Tenakee and Seymour Canal fish.
 .The area is scheduled for closure July II to make certain we obtain pink salmon escapement.
 Although there is a light show ing to date, we feel there is still a good chance of utilizing a portion of this run which otherwise becomes economic waste"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
MRS. PAUL COOPER HERE- FOR THE LAST THREE WEEKS

Our south end correspondent, Mrs. Ralph Devenuy didn't tell us but even without the aid of our usual reliable informant We finally found OuJ-three weeks late.
 But, three weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cooper arrived in Wrangen 10 spend the summer. Mrs. Cooper. the former, PatIiea Deyenny, is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deyenny
 Mr. Cooper is fishing this summer but the couple expects to return to St. Louis in September where Mr Cooper is a medical student.
 Our correspondent said she didn't turn the item in because she was tiied Of seeing Light Plant Supt Ralph Deyenny's name in print Guess we'll have to dock her half the pay she isn't getting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
-any Events
 Feature Wrangell's .2-Day 4th of July

Fourth k close at hand. Looking out the window yesterday afternoon We watched Chairman Ned Zeaear. as sisted bE Arr Clark and his flat bed ua.k. put up che flags.
 Las. Hga. uremea Eugene Mel
 son. Barney IFersau. Bob Niekman and Dale Miller washed Che street in front of ou shop while Chief Bul Grant. aided by Councilman EaI Heal# Frank Webb Jim Mark ham and other fire Iaddies washed front street from the other end.
 WiIh two tourist baas. the Can adlaa Pacific steamer Princess Leg'#e and the Alaska liner ss Al aska due here tha night of tbe 8rI. Wgauee1 will probably experience one of tha most active Fourths in it's history.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
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MRS. CHARLES JENKINS AT SHOWER

A baby shower in honor of Mrs. Charles Jenkins was given at the home of Mrs. Mary Churchill last Friday by Mrs. Leonard Churchill, Miss Kalherins Churchill and Miss Marlene Messenger. Mrs. Jenkins, the former Christine Teller. was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
 Cauasta was played during the evening with travelling prizes fol- lowed by a bountiful lunch of salad. hot rolls. olives, ice cream. cake. coffee and tea.
 Sharing the evening with the honoree were the lIesdames Marion Goodrich, Jack Urata. Douglas Gross. Bob Urata. Ali Erickson, Elmer Brooks. Andy Barlow of Juneau. Eddie Pat Churchill. Berkeley Sur teyant, Richard Slows. Aryis Daley John Teller. Gerry Bakke. Mary Churchill. Willard Jenkins. Mike Lynch, Loretta Hayden Once lib Uer). of Valdez. Miss Mercedes Pres colt and the hostesses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
Seward Back in Picture

The old saying that it's an ill wind that blows no good appears to apply 10 Seward. As a result of the disasterous fire which recently swept the big military installation at Whittier. resulting in closing the port, has put Seward, terminus of the Alaska Railroad, very much back in the picture.
 At one time under the military plan of developing Whittier, Seward was about virtually abandoned as a rail point and there was even some consideration given to taking up the rails from Seward to Anchorage. The costly fire, running close to 20 mil lion. has changed all that
 Plan now is reactivated before Congress for complete rehabilitation Of the Seward Portage portion of the railroad at a cost of several million.
 Meanwhile, as ports of Seward. Valdez. from where they can truck supplies into the Interior, and An chorage are being used in the emer- gency. there is some question as to whether Whittier will be rebuilt Modern aerial warfare has brought up the thought that an enemy strike at the tunnels along the Whittier Anchorage route of the railroad might result in a crippling blow at
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
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COAST GUARD WARNS VESSEL OPERATORS OF BOAT RACES AND REGULATIONS

In special notice to mariners. the United States Coast Guard Ihls week warned vessel oerators to Use caution in the areas where boat races are being held over the Fourth holidays.
 Races are being run in ketehikan. NrangeIl Juneau and Sitka with Coast Guard permission. In Wraugeu caution should be exercised in the afea outside the breakwater and in u3lt of the Mccormack Dock on the afternoon of July 5th. Races will start about 2s5Q pm. and last for about two hours.
 The Coast Guard also reminds boat operators of the regulation covering reckless operation of craft which reads: Any person who shall operate any motorboat or any yes sel in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life. limb. or property of any person shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof bv any court of competent jurisdiction shall be punished by fine not ex eeeding S2.00o. or by imprisonment for a term not. exceeding one year. or by both such fine and Imprisonment. .at the discretion of the court"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
AFL MACHINIsT ON COAST STRIKE OVER WAGES
(By Associated Press)

4. F. of l.. machinist went on strike Wednesday at most ship yards from San Francisco to Puget Sound in a dispute over a wage in crease.
 Tickets were posted around a dozen or so yards on San Francisco Bay. about the same number on Pu- get Sound and four major yards at Portland.
 Early reports indicated other workers were respecting the picket lines, although some officials of unions which had reached agreement with the shipyard operators urged members to stay on the job.
 The strike followed failure of 11th hour coneiliation efforts.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
SENATOR BARNES ON LEGISLATIVE WORK

Senator Doris M Barnes was in Juneau for a few days this week meeting with the Legislative Coun- cil, created by the last Legislature, and of which she is a member.
 Major matter given consideration was the appointment of a director for the Council which will make a study of Territorial government. Several applications have been re eeiyed but no appointment has yet been made.
 Members of the Council are Sena- tors Paul Robison of Anchorage, chairman. Senator Charles Jones of Nome and Senator Barnes; Rep. F. 70, Eastaugh of Juneau. secretary, Rep. Richard Cruel of Fairbanks and Rep. Fagerstrom of Nome.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
GEORGE ". ROGERS
 JOINS GOVERNORS STAFF

George ". Rogers started in his new position as economist on the staff of Gov B. Frank Heintzleman July l. He was formerly chairman Of the Alaska Field Committee which was disbanded with other similar |. s. committees in a recent econ omy order by Interior Secretary Nc Kay.
 Rogers holds a Ph. D. degree in economics from Harvard University and has had extensive experience in government work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03

 THROUGH THE SENTINEL PERISCOPE
 
No Snow Pass Trap

Il looks like the secretly planned fish trap in Snow Pass is out the window. Backing up a recent state ment by Clarence Rhode, Regional Director of the Fish and Wldlife Service in Alaska. Territorial Sen ator Elton Engstrom of Engstrom Bros. Southeast Alaska fish buyers, is in receipt Of the following wire from John |. Farley, new head Of FWS in Washington:
 Replying to your telegram of the 22nd 10 Secretary Mckay, the Department. for conservation req sons. does not intend 10 permit trap operation at Point Nesbitt. Zarembo Island"
 Senator Engstrom is Chairman of the Republican Central Committee in Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
II YEAR OLD PITCHING CHAMPION HERE MONDAY ON PRINCE GEORGE

VANCOUVER. B.C.-An Il year old boy whose pitching record of 21 strike outs might be the envy of big league hurlers, is visiting B. C. and Alaska ports this week on board the Canadian National Steamships Prince George. The vessel will be in Wrangell Monday, July 6, 1 pm. to midnight.
 The boy, Ronnie Waara of Seattle. won the ten day cruise on board the luxury ship for himself and his mo .ther, Mrs Velma Waara. when he out pitched over 12,O00 other boys from 94 schools and playgrounds in Seattle's annual "WoOdenface" con test. The contest is sponsored by the Seattle Times and the city play grounds
 To win the grand prize, Bonnie sent 21 strikeouts against "Old "Old Woody, the automatic umpire in the finals. pitching against six other boys. each a champ" in his own playground.
 On his prize cruise. Bonnie will visit Ocean Falls, Prince Rupert. Ketchikan. Juneau. WrangeU and Skagway, as well as cruising Gard her Canal and Douglas Channel. passing near the site of the Alum mum Company development at Kitimat.
 Other distinguished visitors on the George" are Mir. and Mrs. J. Howard Pew of Philadelphia. He is we'll known in American and Canad ian business circles as director. and former president. of the Sun Oil Corporation.
 In Wrangen passengers of the lcruise ship will be entertained by the Stikine stampeders and their variety show which features the Shooting of Dan McGrew."
 The crew of the George" will be out to avenge a 7-3 defeat they suffered from the Wrangeu softbaII team a week ago.
 Game time is T pm and Stampede Show at pm.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
J0RGEN RONEEGs CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY TODAY

aIts q long time when you look ahead but To time al all when you look back
 That was Jorgen Ronning's com ment to 50 years of happy married life when he was in the Sentinel of flee this week on other business Mr Roaming is still very active in the fishing business.
 This afternoon. 3Ir and Mrs. Ron ming are being honosed at reeep- tion at the home Of their daughter. Mrs. Carl Bradley. in observance of their 50th anniversary. An friends of the pioneer couple are invited to attend between the hours of and 3 pm.
 The Rev Corser married the Ron nings here in WrangeH on July 8. 1903 in the home of AIr. and Mrs. Ludwig Berg. the brides aunt and uncle
 Besides Mrs. Bradley. the Rom ings have two sons. Henry and AL bert, both of Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
WRAEGELL MAN NAMED Q EEw ROAD COMMISSION

Teler (. Mccormack. manager of the Nraugeu Cold Storage. former Mayor and lifelong Republican. Has been named Eae representative oI the First Judicial Division ol Alaska to tine new Territorial Board aT Road Commissioners created by the last Legislature. which. fHis month. zupplauls The oId board consisting of the Governor. Treasurer and Highway Engineer. Hae appoint melt was made by Coz. He.nJzle- man
 The new act provides for a Com missioner from each Division with the Highway Engineer. presently rgmg Mex Reed of Fairbanks eI- eeted last October. as the filth member of the Commission.
 4.f N. C5rmaek is the son of the late P. c. Mccormack. for many years one of HrangeU's leading cit izsns and a prominent member of the Alaska Legislature iu which he Was political power in earlier Republican days. and Mrs. Nc Carmack. who makes her home here
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
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ALASKA JAILS TAKEN OVER JULY 1 BY U. s. BUREAU OF PRISONS

All Federal jails in Alaska were taken ever July 1 by the |. S. Bureau of Prisons.
 The action has the effect of trans ferring the jaiIs of Alaska's four judicial divisions out of the control Of U s. marshals.
 However, the supervision remains under the U. s. Department of Jus tice of which the prison bureau is subordinate.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
EVA BLAKE. PIONEER WRAEGELL WOMAN. FOUND IN BAY

The body oE Mrs Eva BlaEe. pIou- eer Nranaeu woman missing rom her home since early Wednesday m0ruIuz. Has found on Jhe beach just beyond the boardwalk at laa north eud of town Wednesday night by tao young boys playing .on the beach The boys. Eddie PYt and Prank Churchill. sons of Mr. and Alls. Id Chureuiu. sa{e the alarm that brought firbuty L. s. Marshal Jack hrepps aiEd Police Chief Robert Gillespie 10 the. scene.
 Mrs. Blake is believed to have fallen from the dock and drowned. the body being carried by the tide to where it was located sic was last seen ar6md l or 2 o'clock We'd Hesday morning at her home. and when neighlDrs failed to see her around lat6f in tue morning they notified officers -' ---
 The uadody occurred almost 10 the day of her birth. Mrs. Blake Was born in WraugeI on July 2 in 1876 OF la77 The exact year could not be aseertained by the officers. She had lived here all her life and was the widow of the late George Blake.
 Surviving are the following grand children: Mrs. Ronald CarIstrom and Al s3hIinger of Wrangeu. Mrs. Florence Hansen of Juneau. the former Florence Gather: Edrie Cool sby thee sumptfon) in Massachus- ettss Margie MacGregor (nee Stump tian) in Florida; Mercy Knight. in Oregon, Henry Anderson, in the Navy, and Marline Anderson of Jun eau.
 Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm. in the Presbyterian Church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1953-07-03
GOV. HEINTZLEMAN TO TALK AT NOME ON 4TH

Nomes 4th of July celebration will be highlighted by the presence Of Alaska's Governor B. Frank Heintzleman who will deliver the principal address of the Indepen- dence Day observance at Nome. He also plans to visit Kotzebue on the Arctic coast.
 Before his departure from Juneau. the Governor announced the ap- pointment of Mrs. Audrey Loftus of Fairbanks to the board of regents of the University of Alaska.