Milford chronicle., 1921-07-08
VERNON

Slight automobile accidents have
happened recently, which might cas-
lily have resulted in serious injury to
those interested. Thurman Garrett
and Royal Collision ran their ma
, chimes into a collision. One was a
truck with barrel of oil on it, while
the other machine was light. Neither
suffered any injuries of serious char
acter.
Samuel Butler and Powell Hopkins
were in an auto accident, but Butler
got off with a cut on his nose as the
only scar to show.
The purchase of the Presbyterian
Church at Harrington by the ladies
of the New Century Club of that place
is pleasant news to the ladies of this
rural district adjacent to Harrington.
The women are progressive here and
take an interest in the New Century
. Club affairs generally.
/ At Union NJ. P. Church the follow
ing selections were made for Sunday
school teachers: For Mems Bible
Class-RObert Wesley Ross; for WO-
mems Bible Class-Mrs. Robert Wes-
ley Ross; for Young Mems Class
Mrs. Mildred Collision; for classes
Nos. 4, 5, 6, and Homer Melvin,
Mrs. Lewis Slaughter, Mrs. Charles
Collision and Mrs. Powell Hopkins. |
Each teacher will offer a reward for
the one of their class who makes the |
greatest attendance during the year.
The wedding of Miss Ruth Harvey
and Fred Powell took place on Satur- |
Cty i'll Wilmington. Both are very pop /
ular and highly connected with the |
best families of this vicinity, who are I
extending congratulations and recep-
tions.
The mercantile business conducted
by Arlington Salisbury has been
bought by Jacob Price and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Leila Hopkins and they are
now in charge.
1t is difficult to drive automobiles
into and out of ditches-at least that
is the conclusion that Dwight Hansen
has come to after having had Powell ]
assist him to get clear of
the ditch near his home recently.
The literary society met on Tues
day at the home of Mrs. Jacob Price
and were splendidly entertained. A
program which was literary was rem 4
dered, after which refreshments were t
served. Mrs. Goodman Creadick of
harrington is a member of this So d
;iety.
Thirty fine young turkeys were kill
I'd on the farm of Mrs. Hester Wyatt.
they were found dead and it is sup
)osed that the mother hen pecked :
hem to death by crushing their s.
leads. :.
Mrs. Nelson has recently had a let :.
or f1snT1 ha1s var sc ~,
)ity of Mexico, where she is identi- i.
ed with the Chamber of Commerce.
he was formerly a teacher in the
chools, but went into diplomatic de-
training and is now doing
ne. She told of a recent interview
18th the President of Mexico for her e
eople.
Miss Alberta Stevenson of Freder- =
"a is passing month here with
lends.
Mrs. Thomas Clancy and two sons
ON New York are passing the sum-
er here with her sister at Ross Lane.
er husband has been passing part
the summer in Vermont.
Miss Ruth Thawley from Harring-
n is guest of Mildred WiX.
Reuben Ross and wife from Gibbs
Wn, n. j., passed the Fourth here
ith relatives. They motored here in
r new $2500 automobile, which was
present from her husband on her
rthday anniversary.
Miss Edythe Simpson from Gretna,
.., is home for the summer.
Harvey Hopkins and wife from Mon
na are visiting relatives here.
The EpWorth League was entertain
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Otis Stafford -
: Wesley Church. -
Gladys Jewell from Marcus Hook
S been visiting Mrs. George Vim
ut. i
Miss Reba Todd from Chester has
ssed week here with friends.
Miss Dorothy Wix has been visiting
s week with Mrs. Elmer Brown.
Wesley E. Thawley who is a prom
mt lawyer of Denton, Md, with his ~
de and mother, have been guests ~
S week of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert