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The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 11

Publication:
The News Journali
Location:
Wilmington, Delaware
Issue Date:
Page:
11
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Eleven Jonrnal-Evcry Eveningy Wilmington, Delaware. Friday. June 12. 1942 Final Instructions Herculei Men to Hear WPA to Sponsor Training of Women Welders For Adopting' Soldiers For Campaign Workers Campaign workers who will so Talk on Air Transport Richard C. duPont, president of Mrs.

C. Leslie Sweeney, state di Will Start in City July 1 All American Aviation, will licit for the $12,000 New Building the TJ. S. Department of Agriculture. The articles for which better than average prices were received by farmers here are: Wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, potatoes, sweet potatoes, veal calves, lambs, wool, horse, mules, chickens, milk cows, all hay, clover and timothy mixed, alfalfa, prairie hay and soybeans.

Those that brought less than 'aver a Re prices were: Apples, milk, but- rector of the WPA service division, has announced Delaware will join of the 100th anniversary of tha Y. M. C. A. In 1944.

Joseph A. Morris, chairman of boys work, announced the first period at Camp Psceolo, Red Bank, N. will open July 6. Activities for soldiers during the past month were outlined by Boyd W. Overton.

Edward Bell was elected chairman for the 1942 current expense campaign. J. Edgar Rhoads presided. speak on the future possibilities of Training of women for jobs as air freight transport at a meeting Fund of Calvary Episcopal Church will receive final instructions tonight of the Hercules Men's Club Monday in a nation-wide "Adopt a Soldier for Father's movement, sponsored by the WPA through ita welders and machine operators in Delaware's war Industries will be started July in the Hotel DuPont. Dr.

Theodore M. 8 wit, club president, will at a dinner meeting at the church parish house, Lore and Woodside Avenues, Hillcrest, Arrangements have been made to Jewish Home Head Named perieneeA Social Worker Selected to Superintend Bichor Cholem Project Appointment of Mrs. Esther Ast, experienced social worker, as superintendent of Jhe new Bichor Cholem Society Home for the Jewish Aged at 207-309-211 Washington Street, vu announced today by officials of the organization, conduct classes for unemployed and A church service In dedication of recreation centers. Miss Mary McKenney, administrative aupervisor of recreational projects, haa arranged for children Mr. duPont, who started flying in terfat, butter, eggs, sheep, beef cattle and hogs.

1929, and whose four-year-old com also for those now having non-essential jobs, completion of their task will be in charge of the Rev. Robert R. JSilson, enrolled at various WPA playgrounds pany has pioneered "pickup" airmail service, la an expert on gliders. rector. day or from :30 to 8 p.

m. on Wednesday evenings. Wemen Needed Elmer Smith, state director, U. S. Employment Service, said the labor market in the near future will demand use of women in many occupations for which they are not being considered now.

There are facilities for training of at least 100 women in these skills by July 1. Courses in oxy-acetylene and electric arc-welding are provided. Others will be given In atrue-tion in the operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other machines, and bench work. Promoted to Sergeant Charles Norris Donoghue. son of Mr.

and Mrs. A. N. Donoghue, 706 South Franklin Street, now stationed 19 State Farm Products Bring Over Par Prices Better than the national averaee Business Group Holds Season's Last Session The final meeting of the season of the Brandywine Business Men's Association was held last night at 2911 Market Street. A request was renewed for Installation of atop signs at Thirty-fifth and Thirty-eighth and Wash Schedules Announced Daylight classes will be from I a.

m. to 4 p. m. and night classes from midnight to 8 a. m.

Three-hour sessions will meet from 3 to I p. m. and from 6 to 9 p. m. Women desiring tc take these courses should apply ut the Employment Service office, 601 Shipley Street, 1:30 to 4:30 any week to donate small gifts to men at Fort DuPont and New Castle County Airport.

Any person wishing to contribute should communicate with her at her office, Fifth and West Streets, Miss McKenney said. In Dover, which has the only WPA recreational center In the state exclusively for soldiers, Mrs. Temperance Jacquette is in charge with a tank corps unit at Camp George G. Meade, has been promoted to sergeant. Before he was Walnut Street Branch Reports 634 Members A total of 634 members was reported for the Walnut Street Branch Y.

M. C. A. yesterday, at a meet price was received by Delaware farmers for 19 of the 26 nroducts listed In the mid-May farm prices inducted Into the service last August Sergeant Donoghue was an over-the-road driver for Galloway Broth Mrs. Ast's appointment precedes the formal dedication of the new home to be held Sunday afternoon.

ing of the branch committee by William H. Emory, membership index of the Bureau of Agricultural Economs Crop Reporting Board of ers Transportation Company. June 21, with open house from 1:30 ington Streets after failure to receive a reply from the Street and chairman. The committee is working toward a goal of 1,000 adult and 500 boy members for the celebration o'clock: until o'clock, and dedicatory ceremonies at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs.

Max KeU is chairman Sewer Department. The annual pic nic will be held next month. Accident Killed 108 In Wilmington in 1940 One hundred and eight deaths oc of the dedication. Mrs. Ast, a graduate of the Texas State Normal School, served as dis curred from accidents of all types in Wilmington in 1940, the Census Bureau in Washington disclosed yes.

terday in a survey on vital statistics trict supervisor of the Jewish Social Service Association of New York City for eight years. She was supervisor of the Family Court of the Jewish Social Service Association of New York City for one year, and was executive director of the Jewish Social Service Association of New 'This was a little less than half of the Delaware total of 227 accidents. 4 -w I sX-J it' S' City Public School Children Start -Vacation Some 15,000 student of city public schools began their summer vaca. tion period yesterday when school were closed until Sept. 9.

Summer school classes will be held in six public schools, beginning June 22 and ending July 31. Many Attend Dance Approximately 200 persons attended a dance last night sponsored by the Woodlawn Air Raid Wardens in the Sons of Columbus Halt, 1715 West Fourth Street. Proceeds of the affair will be used to buy civilian defense equipment, Joseph Schaal was chairman. Completes Course ark, N. for three years.

She was in Palestine for JO years WSS'' Private Charles Re iter, son of Mr. and' Charles H. Reiter, Church Lane. Claymont, has been and returned to this country In 1940 Bonnet Bounty so minutely priced you'll match one to every costume you own I Of feather-light spun yon, tailored with button back like a celebrated big-name casual. Adjustable, fits all, flatters all.

White, natural, yellow, kelly green, turftan, navy, copen graduated from the Air Corps tech Since her return, she waa associated with the PleasantvMa Cottage School of the New York Association for Jewish Children. nlcal school st Keesler Field, Miss, He completed a 10-weeks course which prepared him to serve as an Mrs. D. L. Topkis Is president of tha Bichor Cholem Society.

airplane mechanic. smas ilo HAT BAR, STREET FLOOR i '''''MW- TAvAY, WW Peasant Pair MOTHER-DAUGHTER ACT IN LOOK-ALIKE COTTONS Like mother, like daughter 1 Our peasant pair is loved by both, makes both look pretty at a picture. Whirring cotton dirndl is tiered with rick rack, has elaiticized shirred waistband for snug fit. White lawn blouse copies a peasant maid's with square neckline and dainty embroidery. Skirt in red, brown or navy stripes; or Styl-EEZ white done in the most feminine manner to make your feet look slender at arrows.

Simple at B. but pretty enough to grace your frothiest frocks. Air-hole ventilators, peep toes to keep you glade-cool. Elasticired calfskin with Selby'i exclusive tomfort-giving 'Flare-Fit' innersole. III.

1 Jkfir garden-fresh prints on white, red, aqua and maize. 12 to 20 10 to 16. MOTHER'S SKIRT AND HOUSE, IACH 2,00 DAUGHTER'S W.OUS1 i69l THE SKIRT 2i00 Jtoof and JkirdJloi loop SHOE SAlON, STREET FLOOR 5 I SEE A1MA Mew 'McKeUricli Summer Dresses fin Woven Plastic takes tha limelight for summer's newest bags! Strong, pliable, light-a-a-whiper so super-serviceable you'll be happy with one alt season. Takes only a damp doth to keep their shining glass-like surface in lily-white condition. Frame pouches, ripper tops, envelopes with white or tonlrasting piping.

Dark, practical ir in irP HANDIAfeS, STREET PtOOR NOT ONE WAS LESS THAN 6.95! MAJORITY SOLD FOR 7.95 AND 8.95! Actual VoIugo ap to 25.0Q First time in our history that we have been able to offer these famous McKettrick Classics below their regular prices! Now. while they last, choose from eight success styles at authentic savings! Cool Bemberg Sheers. Woven Seersuckers, Crepes and Broadcloths in th group. One and two-piece styles. Prints, polka dots, stripes, combinations too numerous to mention.

Sizes 1 2 to 20 and 38 to 42, but NOT every size In every style. Prompt selection is most earnestly advised! Nothing trifling about a sale that nets you up to 1 5 00 savings! Tomorrow's crack event brings you prize loot picked from our Second Floor collections. Everything for business and after-dark hours. Plain or Printed Sheers. Shantungs, Printed Crepes.

Mellow Charms. Ginghams. Chambrays. One and two-piece styles! jacket Types! Navy, black, pastels and plaids give wide color" choice. Do hurry, this is always a sellout event! JUNIORS', MISSES', WOMEN'S AND HALF SIZES jSlreel Jloor IZ)reJi Si.

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