Milford chronicle., 1919-04-18
GLENDALE


The chairman Of the entertainment
committee. Miss Losetta Jester, an
nounces a very interesting program for
the literary society on Friday at 2.SO p. m.
The farmers should feel highly honored
| to have such conspicuous persons with
them as they had last Wednesday even
ing, when the Misses Thompson, Miller
and Moore spoke eloquently on questions
Of great magnitude. The chairman, E.
F. whitney, worked ardorously for some
time before the meeting soliciting new
members. The enrolment now numbers
over l2O members. Why not increase it
until every farmer joins? After the So
licitation Miss Miller demonstrated the
practicability of the hreless cooker Sure
ly the boys approve of this device for
scouting at least. AS usual the school
was represented by singing. Then Miss
Thompson, the extension club leader,
spoke emphaticaly on the good things
that can be accomplished by the boys and
girls club work Miss Moore, the county
club leader said that she was glad to be
in Sussex county, provided the spirit man
ifested by the constituents of the Ellen
dale Farm Bureau and townspeople rep
resented Sussex county. The meeting
then adjourned until Wednesday. April
l6, said meeting to be an exclusive busi-
ness oEe.
Nj. and Mrs. H. w. Jester made bus
mess trip to Philadelphia in Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs R a. Wood have been en-
tertaining their relatives, Mrs. Derrickson
and children, OF Philadelphia.
J. A. Ellegood, who has been attending
the L. S. Court at Wilmington, has re-
turned home.
John b. Ennis spent part of last week
in Chester and Wilmington on busienss.
Miss Beale, representing the Foreign
Missionary Society Of the NJ e. Church,
spoke eloquently and eaborately at the
NJ e. Church Tuesday evening on the
Womanhood Of India. II surely was an
inspiration to hear such an earnest
speaker talk Though some were disap
pointed on not having more in attendance
yet the writer always feels that where
two or three are gathered together in
Thy name, much good will be accomplish
ed" and l also feel that if this message
0n the traits and characteristics Of the
natives Of India. especially the women,
could be carried to the homes Of every
American it would not be long before we
,ould have the Gospel carried into every
quarter of the earth and to every human
)eing.
Lieut.. David S. Prutt, who was for !
nerly with the American Aviation Corps ;,
n Italy, will give an illustrated lecture
n the Tropical Theatre Tuesday evening,
April %. Mr.. Pruitt has given lectures to !
everal large audiences, presenting pic r
ures taken by himself while in service.
ince his arrival home. and surely having
ne rendered US will be of paramount i'm
ortance. Not only will the pictures prove
but the style of his address
pill be unique. We hope our townspeo-
lie will fill the hall to its capacity, for the
aides Aid, which has acted so noby for
he benefit Of our church, will use the
roceeds for commendable projects Ad- :
lission, 25 cents. y
A written spelling contest, consisting Of :,
ne thousand practical words, will be +,
iven in a series Of five meetings at the y
,hoOlhouse. The first meeting will be "
eld Friday evening. This will give both =
d and young a chance to show their "
Dility in an unembarrassing way, also -
win two dollar and a half gold piece
ee Mr. Jefferson for further details about
lis. There will also be a short address
ven Friday evening in the Boy Scout to
ovement, after which a council will be in
ected to govern the organization.
William Hitch of Wilmington is visit hi
g c. H. West and family, near town.
steam roller and concrete mixer be- no
nging to Cohen & Co, who have con- ~,
acted for the building of the dupont an
'ad from Glendale to Milford, has ar
'ed preparatory to the spring work vi,
Rev. Otis B. Reed and family of Church
H. Nd spent few days LAST week with %
; parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. Gu
ed.
George Jester and Irene Kintz Of near
yn were recently married at the home
the brides aunt, near Scranton, Pa. NJ.
e wish the prominent couple a pros -,
'ous and happy future. Surely our ,,o,
welcome folks of this type -.
caltbre to come and live here.
oseph E. Reed is erecting an addition -.
his residence which adds materially to
appearance.