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The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 13

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The News Journali
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Journal rY Evening Monday, August 7, 1944 SECOND SECTIOX Two Flags Presented Wilmington Flier to Yield Bars For West Point Appointment Camp Meeting Ends Tonight Walk Around, Farewell Session to Close 79th Annual Religious Meet the Bedford Club. Politically, he has been active for 20 years. He was a member of the Ninth District Republican Committee when he lived in White Clay Creek Hundred. He is a member of the Young Men's Republican Club. The Second Representative District, comprising all the Ninth Ward and parts of the Sixth and Eighth Wards, is now represented by W.

Roy Willits, majority leader in the House at the last session of the Legislature. Moonlight Thursday World War I and worked up through the ranks to his present assignment as adjutant general of the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training Command. The O'Donnells formerly lived at 318 South Broom Street before scattering in the armed services. Lieutenant O'Donnell was graduated from Wilmington High School in 1941. Describing his six months in the Phoenix Islands supply area, the lieutenant said the Jap attackers seldom came over by daylight except singly or in pairs.

-At night they came in greater strength. "We'd know half an hour before they arrived that they were on the way, and we'd go up. But in the dark we couldn't tell at what altitude they were oming in until they were picked up by searchlights. We'd go after them then. We -had them so scared that in all the time I was there they got just one hit.

The rest of their bombs fell in the sea or in isolated places on the ground." WE humans The fifth annual Y. M. and Y. W. H.

A. moonlight boat ride will be held Thursday. Hundreds of service men and women are expected to attend as guests of the Army and Navy Committee. The -boat will leave Fourth Street wharf at 7 p. m.

hiloh Baptist Church: An American flag and a Christian flag were presented to the Shiloh Baptist Church, 1100 block Orange Street, last night by the Women's Club during a church service at i which the Rev. Percy S. Lipscombe, pastor, spoke on the meaning of the flags. i William Young, charman of the church trustees, received the flags, dedicated by Brandywine Post of the American Legion and presented bv Mrs. Gertrude H.

Landon. club nresident. Miss Genevieve Lipscombe led the salute to the Christian flag. Let freedom ring on Uncle Sam's cash register! Buy V. S.

War Bonds and Stamps! UU Ei Stenographic, Business COLLEGE 8108 Adamson Asks County Post Files for Nomination As Register in Chancery, Clerk of Orphans' Court Former Rep. Thomas M. Adam-son, 110 Beeson Avenue, Hillcrest, has filed for the nomination of register in Chancery and clerk of the Orphans' 'Court. A member of the 1937 session of the Legislature, Mr. Adamson at present is permanent secretary of the New Castle County Board of Registration for Elections.

He is a member of the New Castie County Department of Elections and at one time worked in the office of recorder of deeds. Other filings over the week-end point to another contest in the Republican primary on Aug. 26, when Charles A. Allegretto, 101 East Thirteenth Street, and Robert L. Armstrong, 704 West Twenty-seventh Street, both filed for the nomination as representative from the Second Representative District.

Secretary of the State Board of of Barber Examiners for 15 years, Mr. Allegretto is a member of the New Castle County Industrial Committee, C. I. and of Local No. 30, Barbers' Union, a C.

I. O. affiliate. He holds memberships in Wilmington Aerie, No. 74, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Wilmington chapter of the Loyal Order of Moose.

His prospective opponent, Mr. Armstrong, has been a supervisor for the Delaware Coach Company for 19 years. Mr. Armstrong is a member of DuPont Lodge, No. 29, A.

F. and A. the Delaware Consistory, and i have short memories. ATTACK WITH WAR BONDS I 111 1 ft Back in '29 we said prosperity would last forever. It didn't.

In 1933 we said depression was here to stay. It wasn't Now we say money will continue to come It won't, Wise men and women face the facts and put some of today's earnings into a bank account They know they nave everything to gain and nothing to lose by being farsighted and thrifty. SepSembeir 5 Prepare ISoic for Post-War Opportunities I Exec utive, Medical, Technical, and General Scc- A DTTC A TC al Courses also retan nistration, and Special Courses. SAVINGS BANK Ad mi I EACOM Wilmington Delaware Jefferson Street at Tenth, Wilmington, Del. DIAL KEEP ON BACKING THE The day before Second Lieut.

Robert W. O'Donnell's fighter squadron moved up from the Phoenix Islands to the Gilberts last November, the Wilmington P-40 pilot received a congressional appointment to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. He had been flying day and night intercepting Jap bombers which made half-hearted attempts to raid the Phoenix Islands.

"I was sorry to leave just when we were going on the offensive," he said. The lieutenant will take off his officer's bars and become a cadet next July, at exactly the same time when his brother, Neil, is scheduled to graduate. He is now at the Army Air Forces Redistribution Station in Atlantic City, awaiting an assignment which will last until he enters the academy. Lieutenant O'Donnell's father, Robert W. O'Donnell, now stationed at Camp Stewart, joined the Army as a private in terday at her cottage on Brandywine Avenue.

The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a business meeting today, with Mrs. Walter Talley. president, presiding. At the children's meeting yesterday, the children put J108 on the money tree to help defray the expense of the new amie-sited streets and road around the camp. Memorial Service Held For Pfc.

J. S. Greenfield Pfc. John S. Greenfield, who was killed in action in France, was memorialized last night at a memorial service at Grac Episcopal Church, Talleyville.

Opening the service was a silent processional of members of the Talleyville Fire Company of which Private Greenfield had been an active member. As this processional began Edward Wierki, a bugler of the Pulaski Junior Legion Band blew "assembly." At the close of the service he played "Taps." The Rev. Edward H. Ehart, pastor, speaking on St. John 15:13, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends," said that "Times such as these remind us that there is no progress of the human race without its accompaniment of sacrifice." In the ritual, a moment of silence was observed.

Prayers were spoken by Mr. Ehart for Private Greenfield. Premise of Equality Decried by Pastor The Rev. J. Franklin McHendry in a sermon at West Presbyterian Church yesterday said "The only true equality among men is an equality of nobility in the sight of God, and one of the reasons political democracy makes so many errors is that it is based on the errnrw-iis ho.

lief that all men are created equal." Mr. McHendry pointed out on the basis of the Parable of the Talents that Jesus did not even believe in an actual equality of opportunity. Democratic Shrievalty Candidate Unopposed The Democratic nomination for sheriff of New Castle County is being sought by former State Senator Robert A. Derrickson of Taylor's Bridge. Up until the present time he is unopposed for the nomination.

Senator Derrickson was elected to the state House of Representatives from the 15th Representative District of New Castle County in 1936 and became a state senator in 1939. He is engaged in farming and raising pure bred Guernsey cattle. i pi el's picks pix p. -S A) ik 5 SHOWING HIGHLIGHTS JT I I OF THE MIKE TODD Mi Kip Agiu. A 'J 7 IL Jj WW' 'N i I k-: -Aim- til kn Y-Le fr -4 BOBBY CLARK, squaw-ing etar, with George Givot and June Havoc in the "Count Your Blessings" number.

BOY GOON for every girl goon sings June Havoc, "There Must Be Someone for MeP Amigo americano Bobby Clark haa his eye peeled for Piel's, no doubt "I LOVE hit tune sung by Wilbur Evans. After the footlights click off, another light clicks on for Mr. Evans Piel's golden-light, flavor-light Beer. BR ANDY WINE SUMMIT CAMP MEETING, Aug. 7.

(Special). The annual and fare-wV session tonight will close the wventy-ninth annual Brandywine Summit Camp meeting aftr a testimony and experience meeting. Cottage owners have decorated their buildings for the closing festivity. The Rev. T.

J. Sard, pastor of Union Methodist Church in "Wilmington, was one of three Methodist clergymen who spoke at the main services yesterday. He pleaded for Christians to prepare for the "'eternal" life by rejecting all sin Immediately. Music at this service was furnished by a quartet comprising Mrs. Anna Hutton.

Miss Dorothy Maus-lej, Charles Phillips, and the Rev. L. W. Mitchell, camp song director. More than $600 was received in collections at the service and will go toward the paving of the camp roads, it was announced by Lawrence H.

Kirby, financial secretary. Mrs. Walter Talley, camp auxiliary president, announced that the aux- i iliary is donating an additional $175 toward this work. Other Services The Rev. Rictiard M.

Green. Dover, spoke on "The Christian at the 10:30 a. m. service. The Rev.

Carlton Harris, pastor of the Harrison Street Methodist Church, spoke on "America Greatest Need' at the aftlrnoon service. Other services during the day-were: 9:30 a. Love Feast under the direction of the camp director, the Rev. J. R.

Bicking; 2 p. "Money Tree" service for children at which $91.25 was donated to the camp by the children; 7:15 p. Young People's meeting, the Rev. Paul E. pastor of the Newport Methodist Church, speaking.

Soloists at the latter service were Miss Nettie Hitch, and Miss Betty Carpenter. Visitors at the Flinn cottage on St. Paul's Avenue were Mrs. James Challenger, Mrs. Mary Mellon and baby.

Edward Challenger Melion, and Mrs. Frank Kelvington. Mrs. Henry J. Baiiey and Jerry Bailey were guests of Miss Elizabeth Connell.

Mrs. Anna E. Lewis of Oak Grove is spending a few -days with Miss Minnie Wilson on the Circle. George B. Baylis.

called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Baylis. on St.

Paul's Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Datres and daughter, Dolores, of Aitoona. are guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Emory Beecher lor a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pritchett of Bra-ndywine Avenue entertained Miss Jean-erte Minnich.

Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Hfiward B. Glanding. Mr.

and Mrs. Howard S. Glanding, Barbara Lee Glanding, ani Mr. and Mrs. William Silcox.

Bills, Pritchett spent the week-nd. Mrs. Roscoe Lewis was entertained by Mrs. H. M.

Pedrick a couple of days on Union Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Zebley of Claymont willed on Mrs. S.

E. Slawter on the Circle. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baldwin and daughter.

Esther, are occupying the Kirby Cottage on Scott Avenue for the remainder of the camp. Mrs. Signs Rash of Wilmington is being entertained bv the Rev. and Mrs. F.

M. Volk at the Scott Parsonage on St. Paul's Avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

T. D. Wilkinson recently entertained the cottazers on St. Paul's Avenue at a watermelon party. Mr.

and Mrs. James Hutton also had a watermelon party for their friends of Siloam Church, Booth's Corner, Pa. Miss Marian Strickland was given a birthday surprise party at her cottage on Union Avenue Saturday night. Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs.

Will jam G. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Talley. Mrs.

H. M. Pednck. Mrs. Hugh T.

Stephenson, Miss Mildred Bilderback. Miss Elsie Cunningham, Mr. G. L. Bilderback, and Miss Jeanette Minnich Mr.

and Mrs. William A. Carpenter and daughter. Betty Jane, are occupying their eottace for trie remainder of the ramp season. Their sons, Charles and Edward, re in the armed services.

Many of the campers enjoyed the vacation supper at Siloam Church. Booth's Comer. Pa Saturday night. The Rev. L.

W. Mitchell, song director of she camp. Is pastor there. Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Phillips of the Circle gave a party in honor of their sons. E. Homer Phillips, carpenter's mate, first class, and wife, and Lieut. Waiter G. Phillips, who are at the camp on a furlough until Wednesday.

Another son. Stanis. is serving in the Navy. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Ferrier. Doris, Lour-ine and Carl Ferrier: Mrs. Clarence Ferrier. Delores, Jackie Ferrier. Mrs.

Eleanore Ferrier. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Flinn. Mabel Flinn.

Mildred Bilderback. Mrs. Helen Sylvester, Mrs. Margaret Halm, Mr. and Mrs.

Grant Perry. Miss Wilma Jane Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Oscr Matthea, and Mr.

and Mrs. James MeCloskey. The Rev. and Mrs. Richard Green.

Mrs. Phillip Husbands and daughter, called on friends at the camp. Mr. and Mrs Harian Cloud entertained Martha White and Miss Janice D. Livermore at dinner.

Mrs. M. M. Lavton has as her guest for few davs Mrs. Merritt Burke of Newport, Dl.

Mra. Susie Palmer and daughter, Mildred. vited friends at the camp. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Andrew, Mr. Edward Bee son, Mrs. T. Harry Husbands, Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Murray and daughter, Mrs A Mousiey. Miss Edna Mousley. Mrs. Oda Talley, Mr. and Mrs.

Harrington Husbands, "and Mra. Isaac Watkins were O'her visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilkinson and daughter, Joan, hed dinner with Mr.

and Mrs. T. D. Wilkinson on St. Paul's Avenue.

Miss Gladys Landis stayed over night. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hinkson, Mrs. Mary Pyle.

and Mrs. Ethl Talley called on Mr. and Mrs. John A. Husbands.

Mrs. J. A Pierce entertained Howard. Jacob, and Frances Weldin at dinner yes- Ugly Eczema No Joke The Itching torment of eczema Is enough to make anyone wretched and anxious for relief. If you suffer from the Itching of eczema, pimples, angry red blotches and other Irritating blemishes, get Peterson's Ointment.

35c all druggists. If, one application does not delight you, money refunded. Peterson's Ointment also wonderful for itching feet, cracks between toes. Adv. 13-15 t.

FOURTH ST. Boy Scouts at Rodney Hold Boating Contests In the third Boy Scout boating meet of the 1944 season at Rodney Camps last week the Pioneers won the triangular meet and the Sus-quehannock camp was victorious in the quadrangular meet. Pioneers gathered 26 points for a lead of six over the second-place Sea Scouts. The four-way meet ended with Suseuehannock winning 19 points. Grove taking nine, the Cheechakoos eight, and Wayaizata five.

The high individual scorer in the triangular meet was Richard North-am, who placed first in both the Small Boat Senior race and the swim-and-row event, to give the Pioneers the deciding lead. Sonny Gale of the Susquehannock camp' also took two firsts, in the Small Boat Senior and the Small Canoe races. Wives of Enlisted Men Plan Air Base Meeting A get-acquainted meeting will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday night in the New Castle Army Air Base by the newly organized Enlisted Men's Wives' Club of the Second Ferrying Group. The club is the first of its kind at the base and the first meeting was held last Wednesday night with 30 wives attending. Mrs.

Ronald C. McLaughlin, wife of Lieutenant-i Colonel McLaughlin, commanding officer, told the women of activities and services available to such an or-1 ganization. i Mrs. Marian Natelson, wife of Staff Sergt. David Natelson, was named acting chairman, anr Mrs.

Amy Cohen, wife- of Private Rubin Cohen, was appointed acting secre tary. Give a share in America, buy War Bonds and Stampt. Loosen Asthma MuciJSSieepFine Say Thousands of Sufferers choking, gasping, wheezing, recurring attacks of Bronchial Asthma rob voo of sleep and energy, accept this liberal trial offer. Get Mendoco, a doctor'! prescription, from your druggist; take exactly as directed and see. for yourself how quickly rt usually helps loosen and remove thick strangling mueua, thua promoting freer breathing and refreshing sleep.

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