Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1924-02-01
Frederick

= Mrs. William Wilson. at the home
the latter.
D A very interesting game of baskt
= ball Was played here on Friday even
ing between the Newark High SchoC
7 boys and girls and our high sehoC
/ teams. The girls game was won b
FrederiCa and the boys game by New
ark.
The P. T. A. meeting was held q
the high school on Tuesday. Thougl
the attendance was not large in mum
Der there was no lack of enthusiasm
The president, Mrs. Sallie Hudson
presided and in the absence of III,
secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Vineyard fill
ed her place.
Various communications for the
good of the P. T. A. were read anC
discussed after which a very interest.
ing program was given. Miss Carmean
Miss Jenkins and Miss Moss gave Sc
lect readings. Mrs. Alice Melvin and
Miss Moss each rendered a song.
Mrs. Elizabeth Vineyard recited
"The Psalm of Life" followed by a
poem by Christine Rosetti, by Mrs.
Melvin. Mrs. Langrell gave some ia
miliar and apt quotations from the
poets.
At the call of the president all pres
ent responded with a ryhme from the
time hOnOred poets. The next program
will be given by the parents and the
place Of meeting will be selected by
them. The committee is Mrs. Bertha
Rogers, Mrs. Della Wilson and Mrs.
Edith Melvin. At the close of the
meeting, Miss Anna Hunsberger ser
we'd refreshments very attractively.
She is the home economics teacher
and understands food values and
knows exactly what to serve.
An Arts and Crafts Shop and tea
house known as 1.-THE Blue Tea Ket-
tie" has been opened on the corner of
Market and David streets by Mrs.
Nellie Virden, Mrs. Elma Sapp and
Mrs. Sallie Hudson. The interior is
very attractive, the color scheme being
blue and white.
All kinds of fancy needle work,
paintings, home made rag rugs, cake,
biscuit and ETC., will be received at
this exchange. Chicken salad and Del
aware biscuits will be on sale Satur-
day afternoon.
A play, entitled, "The Minister'S
Wife's New Bonnet" will be given in
he town hall on the evening of Feb
'uary 4th by talent from Camden. It
S given under the auspices of our
ladies' Aid Society and should receive
. liberal patronage. Remember the
late.
Mrs. Agnes Kelly, formerly highly
espected resident of this town, pass
d away on Friday evening at the
ONE of her son, Bayard Kelly, Of
N. J. The body was
rought here on Tuesday and services
rere held in the M. e. Church. Rev.
larry Taylor officiating. There were
elections by the choir. The deceased
as IA years of age. Interment was
lade in Barratt's cemetery. H. F. Nit
N, funeral director.
On Monday evening Mrs. Ella Ca
all Hill, wife of Reynolds Hill, pass
/ away of pneumonia at the home of
er parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
i'll. Her death is unusually sad as
le leaves a baby daughter, nine days
d. Funeral services were held in
arratt's Chapel on Thursday after
ION. Rev. Harry Taylor who married
r. and Mrs. Hill about two years
70, also Ofticiated on this sorrowful
casiOn. The choir sang a number of
autlful selections. The deceased was
Tenty-tiVe years of age. Interment
rs made in Barratt's cemetery. H. F.
tten directed the funeral. The be-
aved relatives have the sincere SYM
thV of the cOmnunitv
Mrs. Charles Spencer of PbiIadel-
Ia has been visiting Mrs. Mary Bur
Mrs. W. F. Hoey and daughter Nav
d Miss Anna Bigelow spent several
VS. shopping in Philadelphia this
elk. --'
Mss Alice Mitten and Mr.. and Mrs
ward Taylor motored down from
lladelphia for the weekend. Miss
ten is now in Seaford with her
ther, John Mitten, who is i'll with
IRIS. Carrie Blocksom of Philadel-'
a was the guest of her parents.
and Mrs. Harry Patterson this
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IRIS. Jester Gray is visiting rela-
S in Virginia.
r. and Mrs. Arthur Melvin and Mr..
Mrs. Gordon Counselman motored
Philadelphia, Camden and Whining
last Sunday.
rs. Marian Stevenson spent sever
avs in Harrington last week.
ichard Kelly of Wilmington was
guest of his father, Leon Kelly, on
sday.
RS. Millard Hydorn is on the sick
with an attack of la grippe.
). Ralph Jester has returned from
sit to Chester and Wilmington.
SIS Mary Melvin is visiting rela-
here for few days.
s. Elwood Smith of Wilmington
few days last week with Mr..
Mrs. John Mcbride.
s. Gordon Counselman is visiting
ilmington.
rsOnal Tribute of Great Respect
the Late DIR. George w. Spurry.
'erinarian, of Frederick, Della.
re-:
vas with deep-most sincere and
lsting regret that heard
gh notification from the family
sad death of DR.. Geo. w. Spur
no gave his life for the profess
lie loved SO well. He died a mar
r the vocation he represented. I
him intimately from infancy to
er years, las it were) virtually
b Il.