Milford chronicle., 1920-04-09
FREDERICK

n held by the Frederick high school
n The contest to take place in Dover
this Friday evening. Those who con-
!. tested we're Miss Sara Burton, Miss
= Rachel Boone, Miss Edith Jarrel Miss
( Elizabeth Camper, Benjamin Burton
C and Lester L. Carlisle. All did SO
well it was difficult to render a decis-
S ion. The judges decided in favor OF
D Miss Burton and Miss farrell. The
, pupils were trained by Miss Lillian
Postles, one of the teachers, who is d
graduate OF school of expression.
e She also read several humorous Sc
lections which delighted the audience.
She is to be congratulated on the ex-
. cellent results achieved by her pu-
pills.
The Ladies Aid Society was delight
fully entertained on las Saturday
evening by Mrs. Harry Mitten,
Mrs. Alice Mitten and Miss
Helen SmitLsrs. One of the most in
teresting programs yet given was pre-
sented by Mrs. Anna Hopkins and NJ S
Lester Carlisle. 1t was unique. amaz-
ing and entertaining and would be IN
teresting for other ladies and sOcie-
ties 10 have n their towns l. -epre-
sented a magazine and the title was
The Frederica Journal" of course the
back of the hall was arranged as a
stage with curtains. The front cover
was lovely and was represented by
a tableaux appropriate to Easter. A
young mother, Mrs. Abbie Counsel
man, held her baby daughter. who was
gazing with rapture at white bum
ny (Which had just been given herr
and a stand on which was a long
bunch OF Easter lilies completed the
picture.
The back cover was represented by
the advertisement OF the familiar
odd Duth Cleanser" Mrs. Carlisle
read the editorial which was bright
and poetry and set forth the merits
of the journal Then there were
songs and music, the children's page. T
Easter recipes, the funny page, the T
fashions in dresses, hats and shoes, .
demonstrated by living models, the .
evening story, various stores and in
dustries OF the town represented by
tableaux and other things which go TO
make up a modern magazine. 1t was
a grand success and we hope tile edI-
tor will not stop with the initial is
sue Of the journal. The hostesses
served refreshments at the close of a
very delightful evening.
At the sale of the property of the
late Jesse Sharp last Saturday the
dwelling was bought by his son, Ira
Sharp for $3.50
For his untiring efforts in securing
one hundred new members for Cayuga
Tribe the Red Men nave presented II.
j. Marshall with a handsome watch
charm.
A beautiful Easter service was held
in the VI. 4. Church on Sunday NOR
ming and evening. Mrs. Edith Melvin |
and Miss ClaramOnd Belts had trim
med the church beautifully with cut |
flowers and potted plants of the
early spring time. The singing and |
recitations were fine. Rev. W. w. |
Sharp returns to this charge for the |
fifth year which is the largest per- / |
iod any pastor has remained here. /
May he have a successful year with /
the cooperation spirit of the COM H
munity to work for the common good. II
The social event of the season Civ
en- by the young people on Monday III
evening was the Easter dance. The II
hall was well lighted and prettily II
decorated. The young ladies were III
-esplendent in pretty gowns Of many II
md varied hues which adde1 to the III
pretty picture of youth and beauty. II
ce crea mand cake were served al III
midnight. BlackistOn's Orchestra II
furnished the music which was fine III
md enjoyed by the cancers. About III
me hundred and twenty-five were y
resent. Marion Stevenson as man
ger of the affair is to be congratulate
d for the successful evening
l., A. WOodalls usual Saturday ~
light dance will begin at o'clock IHs
nth the same orchestra as the Easter H.
ance. a pleasant evening is antici-
ated and as the young folks like the
Jazz band" large crowd is expect
d.
On Friday evening OF last week Mr..
nd Mrs. Richard Melch were given
shower at the home of the brides r.
arents, Mr.. and Mrs William Webb. II
he shower was planned by Mrs. ~
AIRY Harrington and was a very
lioyable occasion. The gifts were I
lndsOme and useful. An abundance W
delicious refreshments were served
late hour. Mr.. Melch returned TO -
ew York Sunday but Mrs. Melch will -
sit here for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Hargadine -
Id daughter. Mildred, and Mr.. and ~
rs. S. L. Wilson spent Easter at At ~
ptic City. N
Miss Sara Burton spent Easter with ~
iss Elma Cook. ~
On Sunday evening Miss Pearl Pal M
er, one OF our popular young ladies :
ID the youngest daughter Of Capt ~
ID Mrs. Albert Palmer was united -
marriage to Riggs Swain of Lin W
In. Mr. and Mrs. Swain will reside s
Lincoln and have the best wishes "
the community. ~
Walter S. Camper left for Ashville,
c. on Friday to visit his daughter, ~.
ice. who is there for her health. ~
Miss Ella Carey of GOldey's Busi-
IS College spent Easter with her 6
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Carey.
William Spurry of Camden, N. J. ~
ant Easter with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry -
rker.
Miss Elizabeth Boteler and Emily ~
Warren of Philadelphia visited
s. James Manlove on Easter.
Mrs w. w. Wilson and daughter, W
rion, were Wilmington visitors on ~
ndsy. -
drs. Walter S. Camper and daugh-
, Pearl, spent several days in Phil -
'lphia and Wilmington last week. -
ir. Finneran was the weekend ~
sst of his brother, ]. L. Finneran. ~
liss Lola Robbins of Philadelphia -.
been visiting her parents Mr. -
Mrs. Luther Robbins.
'sear Harrington and James Morris
Philadelphia were home for Eas- ~
Iiss Ethel Brown has returned
n a visit to Rehoboth. 80
Ienry McKnutt OF Chester visited
family here on Sunday. ~