The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 2

Tl ti i 1 State Policeman Given Promotion Traffic Law Violators Fewer on Wet Days Fewer violations of the pedestrian traffic regulations are made on Local 8th Air Force Gunner Gets Air Medal The Air Medal for participation in bombing missions over Nazi-occupied Europe has been awarded to Staff Sergt. Rain Is Boon In Crop Crisis 2.89-Ineh Fall Means Saving of Many Crops As Heat Wave Breaks Smjrfia Foiifi KiWed in France, 3 Other State Soldiers Wounded Pfc. Walter Johnson of 29th Infantry Had fiecn Overseas Since October, 1942; Paratrooper Injured In Normandy, Gets Purple Heart A former Smyrna gafage mechanic, Pfc, Walter P. Johnson, 25 son jt Mr. and Mrs.

Frank L. Johnson of between Cheswold and' Kenton was killed In action in France on Julyx2. according to word received from th War Department by his parents. Three other Delaware soldiers have been reported wounded in action They are: Doctor's Formula Works Fast In Kft.llay Fever ThooMmda vb loTtnrrir miart4 tk Ham reiRf nuout td timf fvr now himi relief of KB in a har wttM help of lir. Piatt CXL-EU.

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Fiatt'a CAL-EI-NEI. At yoor druTU 12. rir-mtzif kaowa aa E1KKI stormy days, but they are potentially more dangerous, it was revealed yesterday in the second of a series of surveys of traffic regulations made by the Safety Engineers Club of the Delaware Safety Council. The check-up made between 4:30 and 5:30 o'clock yesterday in the central William H. Gordy, 20, son of Mrs.

Martha H. Gordy, 2602 North Thatcher Street. Sergeant Gordy, who was promoted to his present rank last month, is a gun- office building area showed 2.645 in fractions of the traffic laws. her on a B-24 Of these violations, 938 were made by persons Jaywalking rather than crossing at intersections. Liberator bomber of the Eighth Air Force, based the state, starting in some sections as early as 6 a.

m. and continuing until long after nightfall. A few branches ere reported torn from trees by the high wind, but state police said that, highways were open at all times. The surf was heavy along the ocean front but caused no damage. Washington Flooded; Hundreds Flee Homes WASHINGTON, Aug.

3 (ff. Under still-overcast skies Washington returned to normal activity today after a 6.22 inch downpour which disrupted the lives of thousands of its residents. Hundreds of families were forced to evacuate their homes particularly those in several temporary war housing projects. Hundreds of others were driven from ground floor offices or were long -delayed in returning home from work last night as traffic facilities became tangled. Almost a foot of water poured into the lobbies of government buildings adjoining the Mall, the historic Constitution Avenue was a virtual canal for several hours.

The weather bureau and the Department of Agriculture said the rain, described as the tail-end' of the tropical storm which hit the southeast yesterday, was "much more beneficial than harmful," however, since it relieved a long drought. Give a share in America, buy War Bonds and Stamps. In England. ft Wb He received his gunnery training at Ala-mogordo, N. before going Anthony Krajewski, petty officer second class, now at a Naval Air Base 'in Florida, The WAC.

Pfc, Helen Krajewski, is stationed at Topeka, Kansas. Paratrooper Wounded Private Kates is a paratrooper. He has received the Purple Heart for Vounds re Sergeant Gordy Relief for Delaware's parched crops came yesterday along with a break in the 10-day heat wave when 2.89 inches of rain fell over the state. Yesterday's official maximum temperature was only 75 degrees, recorded at 9:30 a. m.

The storm was described by farmers as a "million-dollar rain," which soaked quickly into the dry ground even during the heaviest downpours. Dean George L. Schuster of the School of Agriculture, University of Delaware, said the rain was a "life-saver" to Delaware crops. He estimated that early crops had been cut as much as one-third by the extreme heat last month and the dry spell. Dean Schuster said the rain would bring an end to the threat to Delaware pastures and would permit farmers to save their dry feed for winter use.

He also predicted that late corn, soy beans, tomatoes, and all late vegetables would be among those saved by the heavy rainfall. The storm was general throughout Sergt. Alexander E. Krajewski, 25, husband of Mrs. Katherine B.

Krajewski, Lombard Street, and son of Mrs. Alice Krajewski, 307 South Jackson Street, on July 15, in France. Private Leon W. Kates, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Kates of Harrington, on July 3, in France. Private Harold Shiles, husband of Mrs. Shiles of Laurel, in France. Johnson In 29th Infantry Private Johnson was in the 29th Infantry. He birthday an- overseas in April.

He celebrated his 20th niversary on July 4. ceived in a combat Jump over France. He received his training at Fort Ben-ning, and went overseas in April 1943. He made his first combat jump' in the invasion of Sicily. Then he took ill tjl Sergt.

H. S. Shew Sergt. Harry S. Shew of Lincoln.

wa3 inducted into the Army in August, 1941, and had been overseas since ber, 1942. He was born in Bramford, but had lived fry wianv vbqk a member of the Delaware State Police, was promoted to his present rank effective Tuesday, Supt. Paul I part in the in MjM kJlZ w. navnana announced today. Appointed to the force on Mav 16.

1938, Sergeant Shew was made an investigator of Troon D. Bridseville. vasion of Italy. Later he was transferred to England and took part in the invasion of France. 'tl "'oW-Kenton Private Leon W.

Kates Jt 1L on Jan. 8, 1940. In September of 1942, he was relieved as investigator to attend the Traffic Institute, Northwestern University. Evanston. You CAN hear the tparkle in drinks mixed with Canada Dry Water.

"Pin-Point Carbonation" millions of tinier bubble means liveliness to the last sip, despite melting ice. Today, liquor is precious too precious to mix with ordinary club sodas. For fullest enjoyment, use Canada Dry Water. Its special formula points up tha flavor of any tall drink. Tie World's Most Popular Club Soda Keeps Drinks Livelier, Longer 111., where he was graduated on 17' i January 30, 1943.

Fresh-tasting chicken meat all ready for croquettes with employed at Rothwell's Garage, Smyrna, at the time of his induction. Also surviving are two brothers. Henry and Norman After completing the traffic course. Sergeant Shew was appointed train In a letter received by his parents on July 31 he said that he was recovering from s. leg wound and was walking around but still receiving medical attention.

Private Shiles is also convalescing from nis wounds in a hospital in England. He has a three-months-old daughter whom he has never seen. far Pfc. Walter Johnson ing oracer oi Troop charge oi traffic educational work. He attended the FBI National Police Academy in Washington, D.

last CANADA DRY Apru ana was graduated on July 22. "I will be laid up for some time' is the word received from Sergeant Kraiewski now VV I IS BIG BOTTLE LSM to Be Launched Mrs. B. O. Wood.

304 Villas Pnari. Planes to Be Shown The open house of the New Castle Army Air Base, at which the nublie Wartime restriction limit our eupply of bottles. Please cooperate return all Lancaster Village, Wilmington, wife of Lieutenant i. s.t Woori. nf thp empty bottle to your dealer today Plus dtpedt office of the supervisor of ship- I will be able to inspect two planes, a Duucnng, wumington area, will sponsor the LSM 222 Saturday at.

Dravo. Her escort will be Miss Helen u-04 ana a c-47, will be held tomorrow from 4 until 8 p. m. The field will be entered from a special gate on the DuPont1 Highway between Basin and Churchman's Roads at A. Pielewicz, 219 Stroud Street, a civilian employe of the Naw De in a hospital in England recov-ering from wounds received in the fighting in France.

He gave no other word as to the extent of his injuries or the action in which he received them. Before entering the service in January. 1942, he was employed by the Dravo Corporation. He received training at Camp San Luis Obisno in partment. that time.

Officials of the base postponed the event which was to be held yesterday because of rain. I Ufnsvrnri itmn Sergt. A. A. Krajewski California, Camp Mm Zamo promptfy relieves tortura I Rucker, and Camp Butner.

N. before going overseas early this spring. Sergeant Krajewski has a small daughter. Patricia, who was two years old on July 18. He has three brothers in the Navy and a sister who is an air WAC.

They are Stanley Krajewski, petty officer first class on sea duty aboard a destroyer-' Manuel Krajewski, seaman second class, now In the Mediterranean and First applications of wonderful soothing medicated liquid Zemo a Doctor's fo mula promptly relieve intense itch and burning of simple skin rashes, eo sema and similar ekin and acalp irritations due to external cause. Zemo also aids healing. Backed by 35 years" sue cess! Clean, stainless, invisible Zemo won show on skin. 3 different aiaea fjfJl MAKE IT EAST Q)le6de6 L'uclty you, tvKo have your vacation to look iorward to 'A whether you're taking a trip or staying in town! Either way you will want smart fan-wear such as you'll find at Braunsteins sportswear shop. We still have large and ample selections to make your summer complete.

Your Vacuum Cleaner fr JUST CALL Make its usefulness last at i'j least the length of the war! PlsX "4T fl 1 Remember, the materials and mflr dtr V' manpower it takes to manu- fmlV'i facture cleaners, are now V' I 1 producing fighting equipment lT 1 for our boys! Our skilled re- ft V-- I pair men can service your I 1 I X-- cleaner to serve you for a b'i Ur! i I longtime! Hero Is What VJq Do: new baq i ftUF I if new brush see, 0NE FULL mm SPEED UP SUCTION Xf Ifl tl NEW MOTOR BRUSHES I Mijl IB II CLEANING OF MOTOR VUI ALIGNMENT OF FAN Guarantee 11 COMPLETE OILING ON ALL II i (1 rt it Originally to 25.00 There are Just 97 of these exclusive "Blue Room" dresses so drastically reduced because most of them are ones-of-a-kind. It is for that reason we cannot promise all colors or sLses although there is a good assortment for Juniors', Misses' even for Women. There are casual and street dresses soft tailored types, and dresses suitable fer resort wear. A few dressy afternoon models are included but prompt selection is deemed most advisable so be here at 9:30 Friday morning when the store opens we are NOT open Friday evening and are closed all day Saturday. LIGHT AND DARK PRINTS SHEER AND PASTEL CREPES CHAMBRAYS GINGHAMS BETTER COTTONS PLENTY OF PLAY SUITS PLENTY OF SLACKS PLENTY OF SHORTS PLENTY OF SLACK SETS PLENTY OF HALTERS PLENTY OF SPORT SHIRTS PLENTY OF BATHING SUITS Spozt5 Shop Attest foloot i) 0 30 to 5:30 sV" Friday store hours ifheSmhlon dapitaf of (fiehwure MOT pe4 Friderf algbL Closed Saturdarra.

2420 MARKET STREET OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 6 O'CLOCK SEE -y.