Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
FRANKFORT
Teachers Meeting at FrankfOrd

Teachers Meeting at FrankfOrd
A meeting Of the Rural Teachers OF
lower Sussex county was held al
Frankford in the school building last
Saturday. This meeting was held un-
der the supervision OF Miss Frances
V. Mason. one Of our rural superyis-
ors, and proved to be a very interest
ing and inspiring meeting TO our COM
munity. The meeting was attended
by many teachers and interested cit
liens. Luncheon was served at l2:45
D. m. by the Home Economics Depart
ment. under Miss Lena Cole and was
heartily enjoyed by all The morning
session was made very interesting by
a demonstration in Primary Reading
by Miss Sadie Evans of Ocean View.
The object OF this lesson was TO in
struct the teachers just what can be
done in the much neglected subject
of reading by using the most up to
date methods. The remainder Of the
morning session was used by Miss
Mason in a very instructive lecture on
primary methods and other problems
that needed attention.
The afternoon session was address
ed by Mr.. James NJ. Tunnel, prom
inent lawyer of the Sussex County
Bar Mr.. Tunnell's address made all
of US proud TO be teachers.
In his address, he encouraged the
teachers to prepare themselves to
meet the coming needs of education
in our state and nation. He said that
no mind could be trained too well to
be entrusted with the training and ed
ucation of our children while their
minds are in such drastic state. Our
town citizens and all the teachers
were glad to see Mr.. Tunnel at this
meeting as he was once resident Of
this town and principal of our schools.
Some of those present at this meet
ing were, Mr.. Everett Hickman. Mr..
Morgan T. Gum. Mr.. Everett Long,
Mr.. S. j. Messick and Mr.. Charles r.
Davis, James NJ. Tunnel, Esq.
Another meeting will be held here
in the spring and if the citizens will
attend, as they usually do, they will
ind that our little state Of Delaware
s speedily coming to the front in the
sause of education.
The remains of Joseph W. Hudson
we're brought here Wednesday from
Milford. He was Sc years old and had /.
ived in this town for several years. I.
lie died at the home of his daughter .
Mrs. DOllie Hall, where he had gone I
or a visit. Besides Mrs. Hall, two .
Dther daughters, Mrs. Maggie Weatten 1
# Milford and Mrs. Mary Daisey of I
own, also one son, Otto Hudson, Of .
survive him. He was
,orn in Baltimore, Md. For several 4
ears he lived near this town but
bout forty years ago he moved across
he swamp to near GumbOro. Later
eturning to this town. His funeral
vas held in the NJ. +. Church. The
urial was at Bethal NJ. E. Church,
etween here and GumbOro.
The recent storm created consider
BILE havoc and inconvenience. The
anals probably never carried more
Tater. There were many washOuts.
he pier for the du Pont Boulevard
t Peppers Greek was washed and
saving an unsupported concrete slab.
Ieavy auto trucks were afraid of it
ut lighter cars continued to use it,
ervice over the rural routes was in
due to many wooden bridges
eing washed away. The carriers de-
erve praise for their efforts in get
ng mail to the patrons. On Monday
this week damage to the du POnt
oulevard was repaired.
Mrs. Lydia Anne White died Sat
rday at the home of her daughter.
RS. Sallie Gray. She was SO years Z
ID and the widow OF the late Capt.
obert White. Beside one daughter
lie leaves two sons, Alfred White of
agsboro and Peter White of Chico
aque, Va, also one brother, Peter
NAPLES of this town and a sister
rs. Louise Robinson of Wilmington
he funeral was held Monday after
,on at her daughters home. Burial
as made at Carey's cemetery.
Mr.. Seth NJ Hudson who was Sc
rely injured on the du Pont BOule-
nd by being struck by an automobile
in st. Joseph's Hospital for treat
ant. 1t is reported that in addition
having his skull fractured his coll
r and breast bone were broken. 1t
understood that he is in a very
ecariOus condition.
The young folks gave a little dance
Jones Hall Thursday evening On
my present and the jazz band was
able to make the trip from Milford.
with the aid of a yictrola
" spsif an enjoyable evening
Mrs. William c. Robinson left for
.ston last Friday where she was
denly called by the illness of her
,ther
Capt. Ward Dasey, of the steamship
pc Cargo, has been home with his
nily for a few days.
Mrs Asher Tingle is visiting friends
Philadelphia.
George H. Evans has opened a gro
y store in the block built by him
IT the depot
Ir. A. Frank Williams who has
IN slightly i'll at his home near
gn is improving and will soon be
e to be out.
Hiss Roberta Day of Georgetown
S a recent visitor to friends in this
IN.
William Brasure, son of Mr.. and
5. George Brasure has been quite
with the flu.
,ale Christopher of Philadelphia
been visiting his parents for
/ days.
{ is reported that the Chautauqua
begin here the sixth of March.
he Mattice Stock Company have
n playing in Jones Hall to we'll
ased houses. The company gives an
client show.
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