Milford chronicle., 1923-11-23
HARRINGTON

, A very pretty but quiet weddin,
was solemnized at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Will Cook, at FELTON,, las
tuesday evening, when William Gen.
Try son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis A
Gentry, of New London, Pa, and Miss
olive Warner, of Tannersville, Pa.
were united in marriage by Rev. Gill
bert ]. Meredith. The former Miss
Warner had been visiting friends here
for the past two weeks and it was
rumored that wedding bells would
ing during her visit, hoping to sur
prise their friends here, they slipped
away Tuesday evening and went to
the home of friends at FELTON,. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Gentry are very popular
mere with the young folks, Mr.. Gen
Try being well known, he having been
travelling salesman through this
section some time prior to his enter
ing business. Several months ago he
purchased the Harrington Candy
Land at constable sale. During their
absence many of his friends in some
manner secured entrance to the place
OF business and spent several hours
decorating The place in a fitting man
ner and making all kinds of placards
suitable for the occasion Owing to
pressing attention 10 his business. a
honeymoon will be delayed Until some |
future date. For the present they will |
board. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Gentry have |
the best wishes of their many friends
here for many years of happy welded
life.
Probably one of the largest gather
lngs of cOlored people, in this section
for some time, will take place here on
Friday and Saturday, when the new
'oiored school building will be dedi-
Gated. The building is a gift to this
district by P. S. DUPONT, through the
delaware School Auxiliary. It is con-
'tructed of wood, and one of the
attest designs, being built bungalow
lyle, with large basement, containing
thoroughly modern and up to date
leat1ng plant. 1t has electric lights
nd contains three large class rooms.
toDert q. Murray, the principal, ably
SISTED by Miss P. E. Martin, as as
lstant principal, have worked untir-
1gly to arrange a fitting program, to
edlcate the new building, and an en-
)yaDle occasion is promised all who
ttend. The entertainment will begin
riday evening, with a program by
ne pupils of the school. Promptly at
80 O'Clock Saturday morning and
eaded by the Milford band, a parade
school children, parents, teachers
no visiting schools will take place.
following this part of the
'ogram, the athletic events, consist
g OF dodge ball, Volley and base
ILL., potato, sack and three-legged
ICES, broad and running jumps, so
I'd 12O yard dashes. After luncheon
I'd at p. m. the following program
Ill be rendered: Music, Milford band
song, school glee club; invocation,
exander Hayes; address of well
me, in behalf of church, Charles
larp; address of welcome, citizens,
rs. Annie Tharp; address of well
me, Parent-Teacher Association,
". G. B. Coleman; address of well
me, from special school district, Ed
,rd b. Rash, president of Harring-
Special School District; music,
ford band; response, Miss L. J.
yes; address, Prof. ]. Graham Scott,
alrman Kent County P. T. A; solo,
S. BERTHE Tharp; address, Prof. I.
Howard, president Delaware State
lored Teachers Association; ad-
ss, DR.. H. V. Holloway; solo, Miss
lena Parker; address, Prof. R. S.
'sskey, president State College, Do
=; music, Milford band. The pro-
m will close Saturday evening
h a reception being rendered the
ting teachers and out of town
sts. Plenty of refreshments will
on sale.