Delaware County Daily Times from Chester, Pennsylvania • Page 25

CHESTER THIES. CHESTER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. 1942 MAJOR HOPPLE OUT OLK WAY by J. R.

WILLIAMS i OUR BOARDING HOUSE with LODGE MEETS Schools Close For Holidays VSR HELP WES HE THOUGHT TH' Zf If GOOD HEAN)NiS, MAM THW'S" SO SCARCE 1 THAT'S SEEM HOSSESSlVlM TH WERE PURCHASED AlB 6Jc Kb PRDPEKTV' WS7H TH" BETTER'S) SOE AN' HE'S SEEM NJOTHlW BUT i If NOO ARE: PMvi OLO SM001D CATTLE fa TH HELP WE'RE M'ERS. OL' AM' WHOLESALE MERCHANT jA CLEAR MIOLATlONi OP Ji VJHAT SI SERVICES IN FARADAY PARK Candle Light Service At Church of Atonement This Evening A candlelight service will be held Pocahontas Council Has Yule Party Here; Legion Women Meet Deerfoot Council No. 310. Degre of Pocahontas, held a Christmas; party Tuesday evening at the ftre house. The meeting opened hh the singing of the national anthem and the flag saitite, followed by the opening ode.

Louise Atkinson, a daughter of one of the members. tvhs reported ill in Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital, having undergone an op eraiion for appendicitis on Sunday, it was votd to wriic a bouquet of Sowers. Mrs. Matilda Ellis, banquet chairman, reporter! 19 present at the annual banque held at Henri's. A Christinas greeting to the coun ci! was read from the first deputy and iter husband.

Mr. and Mrs. Karry Nermick, of Lersnt Lenape Council in Philadelphia. FoUcv.nv; the business meeting. fcanta virus arnvec to the tune oi "Jingle Gifts were distributed r.d were served.

New Indian Maid Sisters WASH Tl'KBS Si.c'i Nstv inns By ROY CRANK PARTIES HELD PKSsrrtes ss Jgaasaaigl' Women's Service Club il fl 7 A' V1 (jl Has Yule Meeting jjk auBvwiiiMc '''U vrV Gleaners Entertain VJKW HiSB Chester's elementary and junior high schools closed yesterday afternoon for the Christmas recess. Books were tossed aside prooaoiy in tome spot wrier they would not be uj i ted reminders That must be craggeJ out again on Jan. i anri children save themselves over to executing plans which have been almost completely filling then minds for these past days. ien aays iu wtiote cays tor hrisimss festivities, for Christmas packages and trying out their contents, tor important business of play and work but not work connected ir any way with Many oi the youngsters, liberated from the classroom yesterday, will be hoping fervently that the weather becomes very cold and that plenty of snow falis (this desire will not be shared by their parents who have their eyes on the oi! supply. Oh.

yes. why snow and cold? Can't you Suess? Santa may leave shining new ice skates or a gaily painted sled and, of course, there will be new suits, fusav wool mittens as well as many other articles winch cry out for snowy, cold weather. 10 Uay Vacation Ten whose days for fun today, with vacation just beginning, it looks like a long time to most of the youngsters, but along about this time' next week, they'll be wonder ina how the davs happen to be flying so fast. 'They never do when there is school. Chester Hish School closed last Pridav because oi the large smmbcr of stildems scheduled to work during the holiday season.

Christmas recess this year" does not mean just play to high school students. They realize the necessity for each to do his or her part in the working world relieve the manpower snortage created by the war. For many of students, me end 01 the Christmas recess will not mean the end of work. They will be doing their bit after school and Saturdays ramus upes pi necessary joos. WOMAN, TURNING TO STONE, WEDS Chicago, (UP Iola Taylor Swin lerton, whose legs slowly have been urning to stone for the past 16 stmsrsled tiDrieht from her wheelchair last night long enough to say "I do" to the man she loves.

She believes she has lountt ner the onlv thins, doctors say, which will cure her baffling, crippling disease. She married the man who convinced her she can be happy despite her rare disease. Hie weaamg in uie wtur where the couple met. The 39 year wnrtn Avenue BaDtisi Church old bride wore a white taffeta wedding dress she made herself. There was" lots of music, for the' couple has already collaborated in writing tunes.

Tlis hride rronm. Theron V. (Ted) Warren, tali, spectacled 42 year ola shlnyarri worker, said: happiness is wonderful. I know she'll be the inspiration for a lot of better music than I've ever written." were drawn tor me coming year. During the course of the even a i hcwer 01 cards hankies and sifts was given to Mrs Licie Jones, in celebration of her birthday.

The banauet held at Henri's, Upper Darby, celebrated ihe fifth birthday of the council. The tables were decorated in pmk and orchid Mrs. Matilda Ellis and her com jfcnittee. Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, as "nistress of ceremoncs, introduced the deputies during the past five years, all of whom were present but Mrs.

Sarah Turner. The deputies, in order of their terms of service, aret Mrs. Florence Ncnnick, oi Lenni Lenape, Philadelphia: Mrs. Kathryn Liebiong. of Ye Mr.

Se, Collingdalc; Mrs. Elizabeth Gerricke. of Osseo. Philadelphia; Mrs. Sarah Tnrncr, of Kauka, in Morton; and Mrs.

Antoinette Gerricke, of Osseo. Past Pocohontasts present were, Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, Mrs. Kath rvn McDermott. Mrs.

Margaret Carroll, Mrs. Matilda Ellis, Mrs. Carolyn Huston. Mrs. Letitia Roess ner, Mrs.

Ann Ford, and Mrs. Edith Kerstetter, the present incumbent. Mrs. May Green; Mrs. Esther Har ris, and Airs.

Annr Bauer, were accorded the rights and privileges of past chiefs, in deference to their five years of service as book officers. Miss Louise Atkinson and Mrs. Thelma Richards rendered vocal selection's and the daughter of a friend of one of the members gave a ballet in costume. The Murray Stuart Lesion Auxiliary. Kp.

5G6. met on Tuesday evening at the home of its president, Mrs. Ivan Smith, of 110 North Llan wellyn avenue, for a Christmas party. The meeting was preceded by a covered dish supper, with a Christmas atmosphere The' meeting was opened by Mrs. Harry A.

Bratsche," who turned the business session over to Mrs. Smith. The rehabilitation chairman, Mrs. I Mi 1,1 Wotla Gal! By EDfiAR ZZZ Mmi tnx it Trapeze By V. T.

HAMLIN I'll be tADsuMME'r? ip "aBi fsur RHno can "etW mm i ain't havin a time toJemm wnosaurs Ym A wvp M1 tETT'N TO WHERE THvr COyLDN'T STOP JfW A I HOPE yfv'lSf at the Church of the Franklin avenue and Amosiand road, this evening at 11 "30. Com munion will be celebrated by Rev. Tasreliea Ward from the City Mis sion. Philadelphia. A Christmas service will be held i the church at II o'clock Christ i mas morning by Rev.

amue! N. Baxttr. and Communion also be celebrated at this time. Miss Ruth Clymer. 2179 Franklin avenue, entertained her Sunday School class of the Church of the Atonement at her home Tuesday night.

Members present were Michael Zayataz. Nelson Shugart. Edwin Gavetti, Robert Rodgers, John Clymer. Thomas Belk and Robert Sinclair. The December meeting of St.

Martha's Guild and Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Atonement wss held in the Parish House, with Rev. Evard Cot trill presiding. Refreshments were served before the meeting, at which Christmas packages were made and wrapped A Christmas tree stood in the room, at the bottom of which was a gift for even member. Poliyanna gifts were exchanged at this time. The socia! committee for this meeting consisted of Mrs.

Sarah Turner and Mis: Elizabeth Schwarz. Members present were Mrs. Evarri Cottriii, Mrs. Robert Woodard. Mrs.

Elizabeth Schwarz. Mrs. James Mason, Mrs. Mabel Plank, Mrs. Evans Lobb, Mrs.

Charles W. Mader, Mrs. Sarah Turner. Mrs. Harold Brown.

Mrs. Mathew Williamson, and Rev. Samuel Baxter. Jr. The January meeting of the ftnild and auxiliary will be held Jan.

25. at the home of Mrs. Evans Lobb. 20 Taylor avenue, Morton. Sauer krout luncheon will precede the regular meeting.

Mrs. Ida M. Beck. Lansdownc, is spending some time with her son and family. Mr.

and Mrs. Theodore Beck. Mi tcliel avenue. Jack Remington, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Remington. 2169 Franklin avenue, celebrated his birthday Tuesday. The auxiliary firemen of Post 5, Sector 4 met at their headquarters on Monday night. A short business meeting, with the treasurer, Arthur Barlow, presiding, owing to the illness of the William Hunn. was followed by the Christmas party.

Members present were Theodore Back, Roy Young. Edward Langley, James Mason, John Woijen, George Pauling, Arthur Barlow. Louis Vitulli. Shantr VituUi. Lester Robinson.

William Elsenham. Harry Rainey. William Clymer, Albert Marks and Samuel Waltz, Jr. The primary department of the Church of the Atonement held a Christmas party in. the Parish House Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Harold Brown, superintendent, was in charge. Santa Claus was nresent and distributed gifts. Mrs. Howard E.

Young, Franklin avenue, was the luncheon guest on Tuesday of Mrs. Everett Mather, Riverview avenue, Drexel Hill. 26 Males. 28 Male child. 29 Be indebted.

30 Mover's truck. 31 Her bureau supervises the welfare of 33 Fiber knots. 34 Female sheep. 36 Fish. 37 Her bureau is in the U.

S. Department oi 40 2000 pounds. 42 Light pat. 46 Unit of electrical power, 47 Reverberate. 49 Organs of.

hearing. 50 Pack. 51 Carry (cant). 52 5peed competition. 53 Pitcher.

55 Twitching. 57 Inner Guard 58 Hurrah! 60 Steamship 62 Pint 2 Great Lake. 4 Egyptian sun god. 5 Single time. 6 Small nail.

1 Need. 3 Singing voice. 9 Tantalum (symbol). 10 Sick. 11 Midday.

12 Obtains. 15 Tellurium (symbol). 18 Skill. 19 Crafty. 22 Sailor.

24 Lease. Clear Sky HEADS CHILDREN'S BUREAU mas Bv MKKK1LL HLUbbilK A Joyous Chrisl: ARtTIHlUR iPRviOiR I sr 3 HP Fr 1 i i i BAm Prm PiRra I GiGl IVIEIA.R go MOTM1MG DO HORIZOxYTAL 1 Pictured head of U. S. Department of Labor Children's Bureau. Katherine 7 Lacking.

13 Extent. 14 Native. 16 Liliaceous 1 7 Carrying case. 15 Emphasizes. 20Lsnd parcel.

21 Ells English 22 Migrate. Tlie Norwood Women's Service Club held a Christmas nartv on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Rose Boyle, president, with members attending Gifts were exchanged ana carols sung until Santa and his helper, portrayed by Dr. E. A.

Manning and Aioin Traccsci, arrived. The next meeting will take place on Jan. 4. All mothers, wives and sisters of service men are eligible for membership, and are invited to attend. The Gleaners' Class of the Luth Church heta a Christmas party the church on Tuesday evening.

The evening was spent in carol sing ing aim excnanging oi gius, wun Mrs. Frances Gumbert. president of the class, in charge. Refreshments were served bv the committee. Mrs.

J. Johnson, Mrs. William Irving, mrs. unve want. Mrs.

Arcme sorter, of Norwood, and Mrs. Alice Snyder, of Glenoiden. Mrs. W. Bruce, of Leon avenue, sustained a bad fall at her home on Saturday and is confined to her Mr.

and Mrs. John Hoona. of 56 Martin lane. Norwood Park, have announced the birth of a daughter in the Chester Hospital recently. William Foster, of Sylvan avenue, who fell through the ice over the creek is confined to his home with a bad cold.

Mrs. Edward Manning, of Urban avenue, borough chairman, wishes to thank the following girls, who aided her in putting over the Christmas seal drive: Eleanor Thomas, Catherine Shanahan. Betty Wilkinson. Doris Ann Greer. Peggy Mc Gowan, Margie Jane Rust, Peggy Cronk.

L. Austein, Elizabeth Hippel, Margary Stokes, Margie Search, Joan Thompson and Alice and Agnes Morgan. Mrs. Royal Miller, of Trites avenue, is receiving congratulations on her birthday, today. Harry Renz, of Mohawk avenue, is confined to his home with a very bad cold Mr.

and Mrs. Clayton Dunn, of 39 West Ridley avenue, are receiving congratulations on the birth of twin daughters at the Taylor Hospital. U.S. BUDGET TO GET SIFTING ment to subject the 1943 appropriations requests to the most thorough scrutiny ever accorded a governmental budget and they arc now organizing a special staff to conduct the auditing. The final details were disclosed today by an authoritative congressional spokesman who said that a series of conferences have produced the following results: 1.

A decision to create a staff of auditors who will be known as "A Men" and who will be the direct agents of the House Appropriations Committee. 2. To eliminate all possibility of favoritism" or exertion of "political pressure" by members of Congress pointed by the Comptroller General and will have its headquarters in the General Accounting office. Fiscal Experts tne starl will consist of eight fiscal exnerts. and a snecial act of Congress will be passed giving them "priority" status to prevent other agencies me government irom mandating their services.

The program was perfected by a special subcommittee consisting of Reps. Cannon chairman. wooarum Df va ana Taber iK) N. the three top ranking mem bers of the House Appropriations Committee, and has the support and approval of Speaker Raybum. Father of the plan was Woodrum who has advocated It for years.

It was endorsed by House Republican Leader Joseph Martin, of Massachusetts last month, and the decis ion of congressional leaders to adopt the plan is said to have been speeded by the November elections and the prospect of a record breaking $100,000,000,000 budget next year. There is one mile of highway for each square miie oi area in mi United States. By L. FALK and R. MOORE FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS Oi.

lard, The skats Well, I ARE JUST TCQ.T&O A HP AD HAVE Oould Kiib you; else iO RED RYDER stake. 45 Baseball implement. 46 Us. 48 Naked. 50 Suppress.

52 Music note. 54 Simulate. 56 Betrayer. 56 Uncooked. 59 Correlative of thaL 61 Plant disease.

62 Step. 63 Alarm bells. 64 Atmospheric conditions. VERTICAL 1 Body of water. 23 Impost.

25 Nova Scotia 26 Entangle. 27 Affirmative. 29 Above. 32 Sound. 35 Pale.

35 Thorium (symbol). 38 Novel. 3D Half an em. 40 (prefi: 41 Near. 43 Measure.

44 Collective FRED HARM AN Same Old Stuff By fEdwm Parry, reporteo that cards iad been sent' to all sons of members in the service, and donations had been sent to the veterans hospitals for Christmas gifts. Mrs. Harry A. Brutsehe reported that there are 15 boys stationed at Lester, to whom the canteen was taking sifts, fruit cake, cookies and candy for Christmas. Mrs.

Harry R. Sheain, war service chairman, reported S106.60 in stamps and bonds sold in December. Mrs. Edwin Parry, coupon chairman, reported some coupons turned in, and asked for the remainder before Dec. 30.

She also reported that a box containing an afghan and some toilet articles had been sent to Perry Point for a nurse of World War No. 1. Mrs. Parry also reported on the Delaware County Council meeting held in Laosdowne. Council meetings will begin at 11 a.

m. hereafter, with lunch at 12. and the executive board meetings will be dispensed with for the duration, to comply with heating and transportations need. The next council meeting will be held in Chester in March. The department of child welfare and rehabilitation chairmen will hold a conference at the Warwick Hotel.

Jan. 8 and 9. Mrs. Ivan Smith, chairman of ihe juniors, met with them at her home, recently. They decided to meet on the third Wednesday of each month T.jO p.

m. The next, meeting land avenue. Mrs. John T. Francis rcnortcd that she had sent 5000 match folders to the hospital (Jastie Point, y.

$2 to the Salvation Army for Christ mas work, Pians were discussed for the card party to be held in the B'egion Hall on Feb. 26, with Mrs. van Smith as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Edwin Parry and Mrs. Lloyd McKay.

Members present were Mrs. Lloyd McKay, Mrs. Edwin Parry, Mrs. Harry A. Brutsche, Mrs.

War Allister. Mrs. John T. Francis, Mrs. Harry R.

hneain. Mrs. John Parker, Miss Marsaret Phillins. Mrs. Arthur Richards.

Miss Elsie Corriston. Miss Cora M. Branch and Mrs. Robert Meehan. a new member.

Mrs. Arthur Richards, of North Scott, avenue, is reported to have suffered a fail on ner wav home through the slippery streets on Tues Private William Homer Jukes, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jukes, of Glen and Knowles avenues, has vorcf home tnat ne is at Camp December.

FACE SNOW PROBLEM New York, (INS) The snoti removal nroblem in New York Citv will be increased many, times this winter. Army engineers have asked Mayor aiiuarcua to surrender several nf the huge srinvf nlftws usp. clear the city's streets. The plow: THE PHANTOM I 2. 3T" 6 iO II 12.

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