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The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 13

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The News Journali
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Wilmington, Delaware
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Joumal-Every Evminfc, "Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday, June 12, 1915 TKareg Center Urged For Veterans Grand Exalted Ruler To Talk to Elks Here Colonel Boggs Home on Leave A GIFT OF Everybody' Store" STORE HOURS 9 A. M. To 5.30 P. M. Centralization of Agencies In One Building Proposed By State Placement Chief Former Officer of Sixth Division Is Transferred; Flies to This Country WE GIVE AD REDEEM S.

H. GREES DISCOUST STAMPS j. caieb Boggs. a GIFTS DON'T FORGET DAD GIVE HIM ONE OF THESE USEFUL AND SURE TO PLEASE jap- f- 7 WW 1 Concentration of all the local offices and representatives of organizations providing assistance to veterans in one building a "'veterans' cjenter" was proposed at the annual meeting of Delaware Post. No.

1. American Legion, last night. John P. Benson, state veterans' placement representative, U. S.

Employment Service, made the proposal. The executive committee of the post will take action on the recommendation. Would House Following Wilmington offices of the following agencies would be housed In the proposed center, according to Mr. Benson's suggestion: 1. The U.

S. Employment Service. SMART re HIES ARE ACCEPTABLE ALWAYS member of the Sixth Armored Division of the Third Army, which penetrated further into Germany than any other American unit during the Allied drive, is home on leave after flying to this country from Germany. Colonel Boggs has been transferred from the Sixth Division to the Planning Division of the Army Services Forces under Brehon Somervell in Washington. A member of Gov.

Walter W. Bacon's military staff. Colonel Boggs, who has been spending his leave with his family in Cheswold, paid a surprise to Wilmington yesterday and was guest of honor at an informal luncheon at McCon-nell Resturant given by friends and members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, of which he was an organizer and charter member Won Croix de Guerre A former Wilmington attorney, the Delaware officer won the Croix de Guerre with palm and the Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster for his work with the Sixth Division while serving as assistant chief of staff in G-4. EASL? JLUEEICJLS Dr. Robert S.

Barrett V-V' f. tfl Ilk I it MEN'S IMPERIAL FOUNTAIN PENS s1.85 With 14 Kt. Solid Gold point. A pleasing and useful gift for dad. Main Floor OUTSTANDING SELECTION $ji HAND TAILORED Dr.

Robert South Barrett, philanthropist of Alexandria, and grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will make an official visit to Wilmington next Monday In an address here. Dr. Barrett will further outline one of the most important subjects on which he will with its job counsellors and its local and state veterans employment representatives. 2. The Unemployment Compensation Commission, which pays veterans' claim under the GI Bill.

3. The U. S. Civil Service Commission, which offers many jobs with preference for veterans. 4.

The Veterans Administration. 5. The Veterans Financial Advisory Service. 6. The state service officers of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Benson also said the center should have offices for representatives of the Delaware Chapter. talk during his term the order's re-! Colonel Boggs w'as in Rocklitz. SWANK JEWELRY habitation program. He will also Gennany pn the Mauda HlVer.

stress the comprehensive hospital about go milM from Berlin on v-E program of the order, plans for Dav He said vesterday that his which include expenditure of division kept pushing forward until over a haif a million dollars during ltSwv met tn Russians, oniv flno the next 12 months for the comfort tnat it was 30 miIes msid th9 and entertainment of veterans in'Russjan zone the many Army and Navy hospitals, The meeting of the Allies was fol-throughout the country. jtewd by of partw.s glven I bv both sides in which the now Supreme Court Keverses famous Ability of the Russians to American Red Cross: the Vocational: 1.00 Rehabilitation Division, and other agencies offering services to veterans. First Draft Board With such a center in operation a veteran returning to civilian life would report first to his local draft board and then would find all other Decision in Annual and wnsun, Krat in appeal titie of vodka was ftmriv demon. Collar pins, watch chains, key rings and other useful Jewelry frifts that dad will appreciate. Flu Tax Whether he likes stripes, figures, plaids.

Paisleys or plain colors you will find rhem here in this collection in an almost endless variety of p'easmg colors. All are hand tailored, lined or unlined. Other Ties $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Main Floor, Front DOVER, June 12. A ruling of the strated, he told friends. New Castle County Superior Court! Attending the luncheon yesterday in favor of the plaintiff in the case were Harrv Maver, president of of Mrs.

Helen Portscheller v. the; the Cp borsev R. Kinnamon agencies in the center. at Use of the school building Eighth and Adams Streets for thej Atlas Mutual Benefit Association i another member, and Phillip W. F.

center was suggested. At present i was reversed by the State Supreme Roeder. a friend of Colonel Boess agencies are at 601 Shipley Street. Court yesterday. wno is veteran of World War II.

the Custom House, Federal The action was brought by Colonel Boggs served for 11 months Red Cross Clearing Bureau, Eighth I Portscheller against the Atlas con-; in Europe. and Shinlev Streets. cern formerly tne Capitol Mutual; He was awarded his first Bronze SHA7E HUG J1.00 fight to twelve months rrl genuine shaving comfort. Scientifically compounded, free-lathering Shulton have soap in a husky pottery mug. An exhilarating good -grooming aid that makes a splendid gift.

Boxed in red-lined cheat. Old Spice Soap $1.00 Old Spice Talcum $1.00 Kreml Hair Tonic 79c L'Orle Deodorant $1.00 Pal Razor Blades, 50 blades, pkg. $1.00 L'Orle After Shave Lotion $1.00 Buck Skin Cologne, $3.50 $5.00 Sports Club After Shave Lotion $1.25 Sports Club Liquid Lather $1.00 Sports Club Talcum Powder $1.00 2-p. Cifts Sets $2.50 i-pc. Cift Sets $3.25 Main Floor Front Cosmetic Plus Tax Reports have been received u- Sla, on Sepl 19 tnen on March 14 I 7.

a number of veterans, Mr. Benson "-roia wp.ioi aiuiuai ne was, awarded an oak leaf cluster. MEN'S BELTS $1.00 Brown, tan and black leather belts. All sizes. Useful gifts.

Main Floor that they were getting a run- ui mn Nfws ot nls receipt of the Croix de aid. SEE WINDOW DISPLAY uiojpinnc wjuriGuerre with palm from the French on a writ of error, initiated bv the; government came on March 31. around" by being referred from one agency to another. McElroy Installed William B. McElroy was installed company.

The lower court. wun A reserve officer, he was called to dlS-; active riutv a a rantjain at Vnrt Judge Charles L. Terry, as commander of Delaware Post last udnt' ea-v 19U lowing bv Georse W. Ayars. depart-! 'fLVi Zi d.lment graduation from the Command and given by the Circuit Court of Wayne General Staff School, he joined the County was involved.

sixth Armored Division in Feb- THE SOCKS DAD PREFFRS iajton. 1942. He was advanced to Chaneelr Harrington and eutenant-calonel in December of Juoge FranK L. Speakman gave rhat vpar f.rHm trir3n ment commander, and members of his staff. Sherman L.

Hutchinson, retiring commander, presided. Other new officers installed are: First vice-commander, Walter C. Crawford: second vice-commander. John E. Finan: treasurer.

Stephen fa MEN'S PURE IRISH LINEN INITIAL HANKIES the Supreme Court decision XI Ha va You Ordered Your and California he embarked for the European area in January 1944. still 65V Mrs. Alfred I. Pont with the same division Enrinwr- rhanlain. the Rev.

Thomas i Before being called to active duty A. Lawless: adjutant, William H. Given Honorarv Dejrree Colonel Boggs was associated with pr. 3 pairs .25 Page, Jr. and sergeani-ai-arms.

Joseph Kinley. 1.00 The honorary degree of doctor of the law firm of Loean and Duffy. Civil law was conferred Upon Mrs. He was crarfnarrt rrm th TTni. Cash's WOVEN NamesT It now costs less than 4c apiece to protect washables with genuine Cash's WOVEN Names.

A school ne 2 pairs $11 -25 i i Aif55d J' Foni by th University of Delaware in 1931 and re- Coiltraet lO KeCOnaillOn of the South at Sewanee, Tenn, yes-jceived his law degre at Georgetown A. Pin rtriran Is Awarded! University in 1936 No gift is more appreciated than pure Irish Linen. All wanted initials. Main Floor, Center warding the degree, the uni- i jui a i Colonel Boggs is the son of State A contract has been awarded J. versity cited Mrs.

duPont's work as cessity, and also for the whole at home or away. A. Barthomay and Company of president and founder of the Ne-Philadelphia to recondition the.mours Foundation, which built and pipe' organ in the main auditorium operates the Alfred I. duPont In-of Scott Methodist Church, It wasjstitute. a hospital for crippled chil-announced at a recent meeting ofjdren at Nemours.

Detective and Mrs. E. J. Boggs of Cheswold. His brother, Capt.

Edgar Clayton Boggs, a graduate of West Point in 1941. was killed in action in the Philippines Feb. 5 while another brother, Pfc. Calvin Boggs, is serving in the Marine Corps. the official board, xne cosi wxu aiiivcioj.y aecxareo irs.

ou Illustrated Lecture THE GIFT THAT KEEPS DAD COOL AROUND THE COLLAR CASH'S WOVEN lUamc Tapes Colors Red, Blue Black 3 $1.50 Pont is "deeply interested in the children under her care; a gracious woman whose Christian character, whose unselfishness, whose concern for the common good and for the welfare of others, and whose generosity have served our country and the common The citation also traced Mrs. duPont's interest in children to the time when she was a teacher in the public schools of California, and Virginia. be about $550. The board will again meet tomorrow night at the church. Committees for the new confer-noe year have been elected as follows Trustees: George Vandegnft.

"Westlet Davis. Sr Herbert B. Vn Dyke. Gardner T. Eiiis.

Charles L. Ross. Samuel B. Rash. Jr W.

Harris Stuart, Isaac T. Mlllis, Earl Nase Stewards' Edith Anderson. William E. Campbell. Westiev B.

Davis. Westley Davis. Florence M. Gilbert. Mary Gilbert.

Maude L. Harvey. Joseph Hardy. On Brandywine Given The agricultural, industrial and recreational features of the Brandy, wine were discussed last night before the Society of Natural History in the i Public Library bv Clayton M. Hoff who illustrated his talk with movies yottr soldier ton or the boy from Flora T.

Hickman. Mary Keene, Ciar- Starting where the Swedes first landed near the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers, he showed many historic buildings ence Lipscomb. Henry E. Larosch. Isaac across the Street Will thank JOU tOT $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 6 dot.

9 dox. 12 doz. T. Milhs. Earl Nase.

Harry H. Parker Over 700,000 military items use or are shipped in paper or paperboard. sending your waste paper to war between here and the sources of the Brandywine in the Welsh Mountains. .50 XT Signa G. Rash, Samuel B.

Rash, John A. Scott. W. Harris Stuart. George E.

Vandegnft. Herbert B. Van Dyke. Mrs. Herbert B.

Van Dyke. Louise Whitsitt, Charles wood. Mrs. Charles W. Wood.

Trustee president, E. Vandegrtft; trustee secretary. W. B. Davis.

Sr trustee treasurer, H. Van Dyke; financial secretary. W. H. Stuart; lay member, G.

E. Vandegrift; reserve lav member. H. Parker; district steward, C. L.

Ross; reserve 'district steward. T. Ellis: lay leader, G. T. Ellis; connectional steward, Stuart; Sunday school superintendent, H.

H. Parker; senior department super "NOT EVERY "PRICES OF EVERYTHING ARE GOING THING. PERSONAL BANK LOAN COSTS ARE STfiL OrACOUAfil Til SKY HIGH" The Famous SEECO SPEHRIG COEIftS Twin Size 39 72 Full Size 54 72 This asbestoid sulphate cover supports the innerspring mattress, protects mattress from rust, insulates against cold and makes turning easy. Ties down over springs. STERLING PRINTED WASH-PROOF IUamc Tapes 100 tapes 75C 150 tapes $1.00 Red, blue and black.

Motion Dept. Collars That Can Be Worn With or Without Tie An outstanding selection of all the most wanted materials and colors in our most complete showing of sport shirts we have ever had the good fortune to secure. Choose from cool summer shantungs, mesh and popular broadcloths in plain white, tan, blue and natural. Short and long sleeves with two large pockets. All sizes.

Other Attractive Sport Shirts $1.25 to $4.95 Main Floor BOXER TYPE SWIM TRUNKS $-25 Made of cotton Rbrdin vith elastic alt. WATER REPET.T.ENT. with Inside support and money pocket. Small, medium and large. Main Floor BUY BONDS BACK UP THE MICHTY 7TH intendent.

I. T. Milhs; Junior department superintendent, Louise Whitsitt; primary department superintendent, Maude Har-vev: beginners department superintendent, F. Tucker; president W. S.

C. Mrs. H. B. Van Dyke Communion steward.

Edith Anderson; eustodian of legal papers. W. B. Davis, Sr membership, I. T.

Mlllis. W. H. Stuart. Mary Keene.

Florence Quinn; finance. G. Vandegnft. W. B.

Davis. H. Van Dyke, C. E. Lipscomb, W.

H. Stuart; pastoral relations. G. E. Vandegnft, H.

B. Van Dvke. H. H. Parker; nominations.

W. B. Davis. Sr G. T.

Ellis, G. E. Vandegnft. the Rev F. M.

Volk; audit. Henry E. Larosch. W. B.

Davis. Maude L. Harvey: records, pastor. Mrs. W.

Stuart, Isaac T. hospi'ala and homes, pastor. Louise whitsitt. Flora T. Hickman.

Church board of education. H. H. Parker, G. E.

Vandegnft. Mrs. H. B. Van Dyke, Flora T.

Hickman, Jeanne Leipold, Ruth Davis, pastor. Missions and church extension, Maude Harvey. Signa G. Rash. W.

B. Davia, O. T. Ellis. B.

Van Dyke. Evangelism, Louise Whitsitt, Mary Keene, Bdith Anderson. G. E. Vandegnft.

Stewardship. G. T. Ellis. W.

B. Davis, Samuel B. Rash. H. B.

Van Dyke. Earl Nase. Temperance, Charles L. Rosa, H. H.

Parker. Henry E. Larosch. Music. Mrs W.

H. Stuart. W. B. Davis, Sr Gretta Anderson.

Sign Rash. Mrs. H. B. Van Dyke.

Mrs. H. H. Parker. Parsonage.

Mrs. G. T. Ellis, Mrs. Carrie L.

Lloyd. Mrs. Signs Rash. Mrs. W.

H. Stuart; property, trustees; good literature, Edith Anderson. Lillian Wilson, Mary Keene; poller, G. Vandegrift. H.

B. Van Dyke. Henry E. Larosch. pastor; church house activity.

C. L. Ross. G. T.

Ellis, H. Van Dyke: parsonage property, G. T. Eilis. Van Dyke, I.

T. Mlllis. 1 if Tn- PAY lEBcgp? UK 1 400 II' 75 1 1 COME IN TODAY 450 AMERICAN aUTUKTE IS I It's your flag Mr. and Mrs. America.

Fly it in your home, the symbol of eternal liberty. $2.75 3 5 ft. HWFAKTT1RY DAY, Special Promotion In RODNEY SQUARE THAT EVENING Jjlud QmpnAlanL SpsudaL fcusmtA. $3.95 4 6 ft. 5 8 ft.

$5.95 3 ft. 5 ft. With Pole $3.65 Set FLY OLD GLORY FLAG DAY JUNE 14th And Keep It Flying il SecuriivTriist Gornnanv Infantry War Show Called -rs 50 Pieces of Jewelry Identified in Display Residents of Wilmington and the suburbs yesterday identified 50 piecs of jewelry valued at $2,500, which police said were stolen from their homes by Theron King, the backdoor "burglar." The articles were identified at police headquarters where they were on display yesterday afternoon and last night. The articles were displayed In a room on the mezzanine floor of the Public Building. One of the owners identified articles valued at $1,600.

The display included watches, rings, bracelets, lockets, radio, guns, revolvers, ration books, and electric Irons. King, according to police: admit-ed breaking into XI Wilmington faama- 3 octAwe- 4t" Wilmingtbn. Mlaware 'HERE'S YOUR INFANTRY 3 ft. with Pole MARKET AT SIXTH ST. PHONE 4-5331 AMERICAN FLAG With Pole Set Downstairs Store Afeber r.

D. I. C. JUNE 14th P. S.

DU PONT STADIUM, JUNE 16th.

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