Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
HARRINGTON

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. T
, Church met at the home of the sec
retary, Miss Elizabeth Gordon, las
Thursday, with the president, Mrs
viii Powell, in the chair. The usua
routine of business was transacte,
and then the affair was turned owe
to the social committee, which com
mittee had prepared a very nice pro
gram of readings and songs, consist
ing of solos and duets, with an i'm
personatiOn by Mrs. Grace Seymour
The ladies have appointed a commit
tee to give the church a general over
hauling on the inside; the floor will
be vanished and a new carpet put
down. They also expect to look after
the painting of the parsonage roof.
Mrs. Laura Sapp and Mrs. Grace Sey-
mOur were made a committee to look
after flowers for the church during
this month.
The Harrington Century Club held
its regular meeting last Tuesday ev-
ening and elected officers as follows:
Mrs. G. S. Harrington, retiring presi-
dent, reelected; vice presidents, Mrs
L. G. Market and Miss Laura Flem-
treasurer, Miss Emma Downes. Mrs.
Garrett S. Harrington was elected ov-
er Mrs. Watson Cain for representa-
tive to all State meetings. A rising
vote of thanks was extended Mrs. L.
B. Harrington for her efficiency as
club hostess during the past year.
Mrs. L. T. Jones and Mrs. Fred Will
son were on the auditing committee.
Mrs. Markert presented the club with
the neat little sum of $1275, the pro-
ceeds of fine center piece which she
had made and then CHANGED off.
Miss Caroline Sharp, treasurer, and
w. D. Scott, warden, were elected at
the congregational meeting, held at
the home of Chas. Wingate, just re-
Gently. Plans are being formulated to
hold a get-together meeting in June,
when it is expected that Bishop Cook |
will be present. They then adjourned /
to meet with Miss Sharp in June.
Harrington bucked up against some /
stronger clubs during the past week |
n baseball and were not near so sue
cessful as during the week before.
Last Tuesday they visited Milford and
we're defeated after a very nice game
D.
hey went to Smyrna and after piling
Up five runs on Smyrna's star pitcher
n the very first inning, made bad
inish and allowed them to win the
same. Smyrna and Dover are sched-
lied for this week so we will tell you
bout it in this column next week.
Harrington Fire Company met last
fOnday evening with Chief J. L.
the regular business was
andled and several committees were
ppOinted. One to purchase rubber
oats, boots and hats; another to build
)ckers to store these in, and still an
ther to have the fire truck painted.
Town Council also met last Mon
ay evening; the regular business was
and DR.. H. E. Thomson, [
arrett S. Harrington and George w.
vain were appointed to the Board of 1
.ealth for the ensuing year. {
Mrs. William Carter of Galveston,
eXas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gar q
ett S. Harrington. After completing Q
er stay here she will join her hus- o
and at Manila, Philippine Islands,
here he has accepted position with 6
e Rockefeller Foundation. They will o
, there for at least two years.
Mrs. w. r. Massey entertained a
lends at her home on Grant street, q
Onday evening. Those present were o.
r. and Mrs. Edgar Hall and family,
r. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, Miss CC
Lthryn Massey. A collation. was serv- el
Mrs. John Morgan of Greenwood =,
is the guest of Mrs. Elmer Tee last ~ ~
iday. oi
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Lee and son,
estOn, and Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Bis
e, of Sudlersville, Md, were guests
fMr. and Mrs. w. R. Massey Sun
George Sterrett has accepted a po- M
ion near Washington, D. c., and
wed his family there. Grover Lord
d family have moved into the resi-
nee recently vacated by Mr.. Ster-
Mrs. Elmer Harrington of New
rk City is visiting Harrington
ends.
several of Harrington baseball fans
Mt to Smyrna last Friday to see the
h school game.
lr. and Mrs. M. F. Fitzgerald and
anu Mis-. N1s Auduu luOIOISu u odl-
ore on Sunday.
Ir. and Mrs. G. S. Harrington mo-
ed to Pleasantville, N. j., last Sun
and spent the day with their
ghter, Miss Virginia. \
Irs. w. T. Sharp is spending a few =
S this week with her daughter,
!. Sewell DOwnes.
Irs. w. L. Kennerly is the guest of
daughter, Mrs. Norman Vernon
Williamsport, Pa. Mr.. and Mrs.
non are the proud parents of fine
Y girl.
Gorge Galloway of Philadelphia
1t the weekend with his sisters.
evival services are in progress at
Church. Fine sermons
fine music. Everybody invited.
reception was given Rev. G. A.
ris, of the M. P. Church, last
rsday evening, in the Sunday
'ol room of the church. All the To-
ministers were invited to attend,
they gave short talks as well.
re was a short musical program
cred, and at the close of the pro-
4 bountiful supply of ice cream
cake were served.
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