Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-04-15


Snow Hill this week.
MIR. Theron Hanley was operated
on at the Salisbury Hospital last
Tuesday. The operation was very
successful.
MIR. and Mrs r. W. Holland and
son, of Stockton, and Mr.. H. F. Shock
ley, of Norfolk, spent Sunday with
their sister, Mrs. X. +. Clarke.
Miss Thelma Miller, of Union
town, Pa, is spending the Easter
holidays here with Misses Margie and
Emily Mason.
Miss Margaret Timmons, who is
teaching at Portsmouth, Va, is spend
ing the Easter holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Tim
mons.
E. 7. Johnston, managing editor
of "rhe People" since June, 1921, has
accepted position with a large book
publishing concern in Baltimore, and
will assume his new duties on Mon
day.
Miss Julia Parsons, Mrs. Walter
c. Turner, and Mrs. Austin +. War
rem entertained the Young Peoples
Aid of Whatcoat NJ. +. Church at a
delightful social in the social rooms
of the church Thursday night. Games
and other amusements were enjoyed,
and refreshments were served, bring
ing to a close most enjoyable and
delightful evening.
~ Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rodgers
and daughter, Virginia, of New York,
are visiting her father, Mr.. Oliver T.
Richardson. Mr. Richardson also had
the pleasure of visits last week from
his son, Mr. benjamin Richardson. of
San Antonio, Texas, and his son, Mr..
Raymond Richardson, wife and son
of Cape Charles, Va.
Miss Marie Burbage. who is at
tending Temple University, Philadel-
phia, came home Tuesday night to
attend the wedding of her aunt, Mrs.
Adclla i. Cluf. on Wednesday, Miss
Burbage will remain home until after
the Easter holidays.
Margaret Hanley, l2-year old
daughter of MT. and Mrs. Theron
Hanley. was operated on for append
ieitiS at the Salisbury hospital last
Monday. She is getting along nicely.
Her father was 1pcrated on the next
day, but his condition was such that
he was not told of his daughters be-
ing at the hospital.
Miss Mae Parsons. daughter of
Mrs. Annie Parsons, of Snow Hill,
and Mr.. Larry Baker, of Millsboro,
Del, were quietly married at the NJ.
H. Parsonage last Saturday night by
Rev Elwood w. Jones. On Monday
evening following, a utility shower
was given the young couple by num-
Der of friends at the home of Mrs.
Parsons. Everybody had a pleasant
time, and Mr.. and Mrs. Baker were
the recipients of many useful gifts.
Col. George NJ. Upshur, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. James b.
Whaley, and his granddaughter, Miss
Ann Cpshur. of Berlin, left last Sun
day on an automobile trip to Prince
ton, New Jersey, where they remain
ed until Wednesday as the guests of
ptS daughter, Mrs. Harry +. Coving-
ION, and Prof. Covington. The tour
SITS greatly enjoyed the trip, as well
rs their stay in the classic shades of
'rinceton Mrs. Covington accom-
anied them home, and Prof. Coving-
on joined them here Thursday night.
Mr.. I. Howard Collins has added
IN attractive feature to his show win
d'ws, by placing lattice work at the
liner window framing. The lattice
is painted white, and is ornamented
with vines and flowers. One window
his sprays of wild roses. with a bou-
qut of red American Beauty roses.
AMI the other has combination of
dasies and lilac. The effect against
the lattice work is very striking, ar
tistc, and attractive.
"A reception was given to Rev.
Elwod w. Jones and family by the
merhers of the NJ. f. Church last
Tueday evening at the church. A
Shoi program was rendered. Rev.
c. T. Williams made the address of
welcome to which Rev. Jones respond
ed Hiss Marie Herman, Miss Lillian
Riley and Mrs. Charles Corddry each
gave delightful readings. After the
prognm was rendered, refreshments
were ierved in the social room of the
churc, about 800 being present.
William Hickman, who is attend
ing Washington College, CheStertown,
is spading the Easter holidays at
home 18th his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
David :. Hickman. William has made
the colgc baseball team, and has the
call onhis competitors for second
place Ttehcr. "Bush" Wright is the
ace Of ne staff, and Jason Bradford,
formerl the pitching star of the