Smyrna times., 1923-05-16
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

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Little Miss Frances Louise Hoffec- !
ker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. |
Hoffecker is in Howard Hospital,
Philadelphia, recovering from an
operation for appendicitis which was
performed by DR.. Wood early Friday
morning. The attack came on Thurs
day, but it was not until night that a
hurried operation was deemed neces-
sary and it meant a long auto ride in
the dead hours of the night to reach
the Hospital in order the operation
might be quickly made. The little
girl is recovering splendidly.
Rev. and Mrs. J. NJ. L. Eckard (nee
Hrs. Ida Slaughter Cavender) have
vacated the Presbyterian Mause and
left Monday for Indianapolis, Ind, to
attend the General Convention of the
Presbyterian Church. Mr. Eckard
goes as one of the clerical delegates
from this Presbytery. They contem-
plate several side trips. Further than
this their plans for the future have
not been announced.
Mr.. William F. Stockle, a travelling
salesman, who resides in the old
Thornley, property, Commerce street,
this town, is in Howard Hospital
Philadelphia, where he was operated
upon for appendicitis Saturday morn
ing. Mr.. StOeckle was in a serious
condition, his appendix being pus
and gangerine case, but the operation
is going to restore him to health.
Miss Elizabeth Hudson, of Whining
ton, joined her sister, Mrs. Harold
l Veasey and the latters infant daugh-
ter, Mary Frances, here over the week
end on a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Hudson. Saturday even
e ing Miss Hudson entertained seven
: tables of Bridge at which delightful
time was had.
Mrs. Harry Slaughter and son, Lee
e Fleetwood, spent the weekend il
y Philadelphia, visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Bryan Slaughter. They returned
Sunday with Earl Slaughter whC
spent the day with his parents.
/ Mrs. Roland w. Bell, of Toms Riv
n er, n. j., is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w
Z G. Anthony at 'Bannister Hall" Tht
"a Bells contemplate going to CalifOni
Is after the summer season, and will
4 make an indefinite stay.
" Mrs. Ella Griffith and son, Maynar
Is Griffith, have rented a cottage a
Ocean Grove, n. J., for the summer
and will leave tomorrow to occupy il
d Miss Julia Griffith will join them whe
IN school is over.
rs Mrs. w. H. Peters and Mr.. F. E.
rs wood Miller and daughter, Blanch, c
OF Lock Haven, Pa, have returned frol
nd a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fran
ID Webb.
er- Mr.. Edgar Jones, of Biloxi, Miss
Mrs. Kate Taylor, of New Castle, an
their sister, Mrs. Matte GarrisC
MS spent last week with her son Han
De- Garrison and family in Washingto
nd Mrs. F. E. Postles and Mrs. lie
icy E. Anthony entertained the Tuesd;
'dd Club last week at the home Of Nh
VII Postles on South street.
lck Mr.. Gilbert B. Taylor, of Cheste
ave town, Md, spent Sunday with
nlOLueI, MIS-. GeOLge w. Lay lOAs
Mrs. S. J. Reynolds has return
from an extended visit to Brook!
D. n. Y.
to Mrs. C. Leland Harmonson who h
"es been sOjourning at Atlantic City
men the benefit of her health return
One home Saturday much improved.
nts Mrs. John Rawley who has been
her an extended visit to her daughter
to- Chester, Pa, has returned to Smyl
'ted and is making her home with
two daughter, Mrs. S. Brady Cooper.