Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
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A meeting was nelu IL hSu 4hOlA q
Hall here on Tuesday afternoon
when a number of prominent and IN
fluential men of the state discussed
the need and advantages OF an in
land woterway or having the canal
widened.
Engineers from Washington u. "
were here to learn from the people
of the surrounding communities
their opinions, as to an inland wat
erway.
Some men brought up the inlet
matter, but unless the canal is op-
ened, transportation via boats Will
not be profitable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Daisey enter
tanned at dinner on Saturday: Rev.
A. B. Frye, wife and two sons
George T. Derrickson and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Derrickson, son and
daughter, Wilmer Burton, Ellie Bur-
ton. Leah Daisey, Mrs. Sallie Der
rickson. ,.
Miss Lizzie Derrickson, Milton
Derrickson and wife and son, Mrs.
Hettie Gray, son and daughter and
IRA Daisey and wife, who motored
from New York on Monday in their
new auto to visit their parents for a
few days.
At 8 O'Clock everyone was invited
to the dining room for refreshments.
At 1O:3O all left for their homes haV-
ing enjoyed a pleasant evening TO-
gether.
MIR. and Mrs. James Lynch and son
Wendall were entertained at dinner
at Clarksville on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Davidson motor
ed to Laurel on Sunday and visited
Mrs. Ella Cordrey.
A. L. Burton visited J. A. Burton
at Millsboro on Sunday.
James B. Hudson and George Keene
are building the summer home OF
Allie G. Tunnel.
Mrs. James M. Evans motored to
Lewes and attended the Presbytery
there several days and visited MIS-
Edward Gray.
Mrs. James B. Hudson will con-
duct the Seaside Inn Hotel at Beth
any Beach this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Evans and
daughter Gladys motored to Phlla-
delnhia where Mr.. Evans sailed Tor
the South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Davidson had a
birthday this month. On Wednesday
they gave a dinner to Mrs W: r
Short and daughter, Mary Annsley'
Rev. and Mrs. Alpha B. Frye and
two sons, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. James,
Mrs. Annie Hearn, Mrs. Georgia
Richards, Mrs. Martha ConoWay ana
Andrew Davidson.
The evening was spent in music,
singing and games.
They departed at late hour wish
ing their host and hostess many
more happy birthdays. ,
Those who attended the annual
State P. T. A. meeting held at Dover
on Saturday were: Mrs. Isaac Ben
nett, Mrs. Minerva Pepper, Mrs. Ger
tie Keene, Mrs. Edward Hickman
Mrs. Samuel Belts, Mrs. Harold Pus-
ey, Mrs. Eva Derrickson, Mrs. Nlola
Belts and Mrs. Lydio Phillips, also
Mrs. w. C. Hickman, T. E. Hickman
and wife and Mr.. Moffet. All reported
a very interesting program.
There will be preaching services
conducted by the pastor in the M. u.
Church on Sunday morning at IL o.
clock, following Sunday school.
In the afternoon Rev. W. K. NC
Elroy will preach in the Presbyter-
ian Church at 2:3O o'clock.
The Epworth League service VIII
be conducted by Mrs. Florence Bur-
bage. Everyone invited to attend.
The business meeting and social
was held at the home Of Miss Effie
Pepper on Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon McCabe OF
Harrington visited Mr.. and Mrs. G.
F. McCabe on Sunday.
The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union met at the home of Mrs.
Lille Belts on Monday night.
The following program was renG-
cred:
Singing, Onward Christian Sold
iers."
Prayer by Mrs. Cora Frye and
Mrs. Name Evans.
Scripture lesson, Psalms 95.
Secretary's and Treasurer's report.
A letter published and written by
DR.. Alfred Smith of Camden, was
read with interest