Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
MiIlsbOrO

The second meeting of the MillsbOrO
Home and School League was held in
the school assembly, on Thursday eV-
ening, December Goth. A very interest
ing Christmas program, consisting of
recitations, music, dialogues and Dick
ems Christmas Carols was furnished
by the fifth and sixth grades under the
direction of Mrs. DObson, their teach
er. Mrs. COnOway, chairman of the
membership committee, gave report
showing a membership of one hun
bred and four members. This commit
tee has been working for a member
ship representing IS per cent of the
homes in this district. The above rep
resentation is necessary if Millsboro
is to hold her place with the other
banner districts of the State.
W. Poole Prettyman, former prin-
cipal of this school, gave an inspiring
and helpful talk from both the par
ent and teacher standpoint. Mr.. Petry
and Mr.. Williams also gave interest
ing talks.
Watch for the January meeting and
come out. You will enjoy it.
William w. Truitt, son of John A.
Truitt, of this town, and Miss Mary
E. Hudson, of Frankfort, were mar
ried in that town on Christmas night
by Rev. George A. Cooke.
Miss Sylvia c. Dorey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. DOrey and
Walter NJ. Birmingham, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Birmingham, both of near
town, were married on Christmas NOR
ming at GumborO, by Rev. E. B. Tay-
lor.
Mr.. Taylor also married on Christ
mas morning Miss Estella Jones,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William j.
Jones and Harley B. Mitchell. Mr.. |
Mitchell is employed here in Harry |
Esham's store.
On Thursday afternoon the entire |
community was greatly shocked to |
hear of the sudden death of Josiah S.
Hickman, one of MillsbOro's most use
full and respected citizens. On Thurs
day morning Mr.. Hickman had ap-
peared in his usual health and about
two o'clock was seen moving about
the back yard. Around four o'clock,
Mrs. Elsie Lingo, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Hickman, entered the kit
chen to find her father sitting in a
chair, dead.
The funeral was held in Grace M. E.
Church on Sunday afternoon at one
o'clock, conducted by DR.. w. F. AL
bright and interment made at ROX-
ana.
Mr.. Hickman is survived by his
wife, three daughters and three sons,
and a host of friends, for Mr.. Hick-
man was a man whom to know was to
love. The church has lost friend it
will be hard to replace and the num- {
erous, beautiful designs of flowers
signified the esteem in which Mr..
Hickman was held.
While crossing the Boulevard to the ;
stone road that leads to Mission last
Sunday morning the rear Of the car in '
which Henry L. Barker was riding, ]
was struck by a car going south on
he boulevard. Mr.. Barker was later !
'ound lying on the road and the car {
damaged with no sign of {
he other car. Mr.. Barker was carried Z
lone and DR.. H. H. Dodd summoned, f
)ut no serious injury could be found.
State police traced the offender TO a 2
arm near Bishopville, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Dodd entertain ;
ID a number of friends last Thursday
light. John Williams also entertained s
several of his young friends on that {
evening and on Friday night, Miss !
Helena Dodd gave party to num- ]
yer Of young people. ]
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Long of Frank |
ord, were visitors in town on Sunday. S
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Collins and chill :
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Col \
potored to Indian Head, Md, last {
sday and on Thursday mOtored t
ington, Arlington and Mt. Yer :
party returned on Friday
Sgaret Taylor IS visiting t
1leen Anne, Md. n
party last Friday even f
ge of Miss Hilda V. 4
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. 7
Sand Jesse Jones, son {
;. Frank Jones, was g
4 Mrs. Jones were
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