Milford chronicle., 1925-05-15
Frederick

Ponder Thomas, of pneumonia, age
81 years. All that medical skill
could do or loving thought coul
devise were done but to no avail
She was of a beautiful character
greatly beloved by neighbOrs and
host of friends. Of her it could b.
truly said "None knew her but Il
love her, none named her but Il
Draise." Funeral services were hell
at her home on Monday afternoon
conducted by Rev. George Wood. TIT
M. E. choir sang several beautlfu
selections. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. Mrs
Thomas is survived by her HUSBAND
and two adopted sons, Samuel Nor
gan and Richard Huyler, to whom
she did a mothers part and by
whom she is greatly mourned. In
terment was made in Barratt's Gem
etery. H. F. Mitten conducting the
funeral. Mr.. Thomas wishes to eX-
tend his thanks and sincere appre-
citation to his neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and kindness
during the illness and death Of his
wife.
At the Kent County Convention
held last Thursday at Rising sun,
Mrs. I. W. Belts was unanimously
reelected treasurer for Kent coun-
ty. She was complimented on the et-
ficiency of her work and rising
vote of thanks was extended by the
convention.
Airs. BENJAMIN F. Burton and
Mrs. Harry F. Mitten have been
spending Mothers Week at Syracuse
University, the guests OF their
daughters, Miss Sarah Burton and
Miss Dorothy Mittep
Mrs. Helen Short and Mrs. Elmer
B. Smithers spent Sunday OF last
week at Port Deposit, Md.
Rev. George Wood preached a hne
sermon on Sunday morning. Special
music was rendered by the choir
and the entire service was beau1-
full and in keeping with Mothers
Day. ,u,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gray Of Mil
ton and Mrs. George Lippincott OF
Philadelphia were guests Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. J. C. Gray on Sunday.
Mrs. Della Moore spent the week
end with her daughter, Miss Bertha
Miss Elma Cooke of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with relatives.
Charles C. Case celebrated his S9th
birthday on Sunday. He is in his US
ual health and enjoying life.
Mrs. Maggie Richards celebrated
her 18th birthday on Sunday. She IS
recovering from a serious illness
and was the recipient Of a shower OF
gifts and post cards expressing Dest
wishes.
Mrs. Hayes and daughter Of Phil
were dinner guests OF Mrs.
John Palmer last Thursday.
Mrs. Russell W. Richards and
little daughter, Frances Of West
Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Masten.
Senator I. w. Belts was reelected
by a unanimous vote for a three
year term on the school board on
-
oscar Harrington has returned
from an automobile trip in New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Miss Mary Melvin and Miss Eliz-
abeth Elliott Of the University OF
Delaware were guests of Mrs. Edith
Melvin on Sunday.
Livy Clark Rogers was the guest
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Rogers over the weekend.
Mrs. I. W. Belts attended a spe-
,ial meeting of the Col. Haslett
ybapter of the D. A. R. held at the
nome of Mrs. Henry Ridgely on Fri
lay afternoon.
Mrs. A. W. Carrow has returned !
rom a two weeks visit to Atlantic I
City. -, t
was the guest of Ponder Thomas on !
Monday.
Mrs. Elmer Williams and children !
Caleb and Sarah, spent the weekend ]
n the country with Mrs. Leonard !
Davis.
John G. Darby has purchased the !
lwelling house owned by Samuel '
Cook on Front street. 1t is for sale I
II rent. ]
md Mr.. and Mrs. Grier and son Mel I
;on spent Sunday with Miss Helen /
Alexander at the University OF Del t
aware. t
The Ladies Aid Society will be en-
on Friday evening at the !
nome of Mrs. Howard Rogers who !
will be assisted by Mrs. Anna Rog- ]
IFS and Mrs. J. R. Rogers. \
The room in the Frederica High \
chool building which has Deen I
iven over to the use of the Chlld n
Tealth Centre has recently Deen
lade more attractive to the chill
rem and their mothers. Young lad =
IS of the Home Economics class
ave placed side draperies at the
,indows and have decorated the
-alls with Health Rule posters'
Attractive literature has been oD-
lined from the Interstate DAIRY
ouncil and will be distributed at
le next regular monthly meeIlns' tc
rednesday, May 20. u
All mothers of Frederlca chlIoreH w
nd those from the surrounding ru- r.
4 communities are cordially in A
fed to bring their little ones 10 sc
q Centre at any time between z M
Id 4 D. m, on Wednesday, May zO. Ill
iss Bertha Welcome, Public Health m
1rse for lower Kent County will be DC
ad to weigh and measure the chill -,
en- and confer with the mothers 81
garding their children's general MI
slfare. ~ ~
Mrs. I. w. Belts, chairman for "a
ederica will also be present. on
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