Milford chronicle., 1926-04-23
Forest Park
(Near BrldgeVillel

We were very sorry to learn of the
death of Fred Donovan, who left TINS
vicinity Saturday, April 10th, 1926,
for Philadelphia, where he secured
work. Tuesday, April 18th, under the
construction of the B. Franklin Con-
tractor Company, at 6Srd & Balti-
more avenue, West Philadelphia, and
on the same day april 13) he was
operating a tractor which overturned
on him, smashing him very badly.
Immediately he was rushed to the
Myscordia Accident Hospital, at 54th
and Cedar avenue, West Philadelphia
where he passed away Thursday,
April 18th at a. m. He was ~
wears. 8 months and 10 days old. Flu
neral services were largely attended
at St. Johnstown's Church on Sun
day afternoon at 1870 p. m. Inter
ment was made in adjoining ceme-
terry. Rev. c. H. Meade otticiatlng.
oliver Bair, 1920 Chestnut street,
West Philadelphia, and Howard Har-
desty of Bridgeville, were funeral
directors. Mr.. Donovan was well
known young man in this vicinity
and was highly respected by all who
knew him. He leaves to mourn his
loss a mother, father, seven sisters
and three brothers, besides a host OF
friends. Their many friends wish to
express their deepest sympathy to
the bereaved family.
We are also very sorry to hear
that while Mr.. and Mrs. John Dono-
van. Sr., and daughter Elma and son
Rueben, of Broad Brook, Conn,
were coming down here to attend the
funeral of their son and brother, had
the misfortune of having their home
with the contents, destroyed by hre,
and it not having any insurance at
! all. We again extend our deepest
sympathy with them.
Mrs. John L. Banning who has
been very ill at her home is not
much improved at this writing. Her
many friends wish for her speedy
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams and
family of near Bridgeville were cir
cling among friends in this vicinity
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Wiley enter
tanned relatives from Philadelphia
and Connecticut over the weekend.
Miss May Passwaters and friend,
Edgar O'Day were Sunday evening
guests of Miss Alice Banning.
The Forest Park Parent-Teacher
Association of Forest Park school
will hold their last meeting on Mon
day evening, April 26th. The teacher
has prepared program and after
that there will be a handkerchief
and parcel post package social, also
ice cream and cake will be for sale.
Will the ladies come and please
bring a handkerchief, and gentlemen
don't forget your pocketboOk. Don't
forget the date, Monday evening
April 26th, and this is the last
meeting so come one, come all and
help to make it the most successful
one of the school term.
Mrs. Samuel Passwaters of near
Greenwood and Mrs. Chas. Passwa-
ters and daughters, May and Flor
ence, motored to Delaware Colony
on Saturday and spent the day.
Mrs. Richard Beebe and daughter
Catherine of Philadelphia and Mr.
and Mrs. John Donovan, Sr., and son
Rueben and daughter Elma of Broad
Creek, Conn, are spending this week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Amos ]. Wiley.
Don't forget the P. T. A. meeting
at Smiths school house on Wednes-
day, April 2Sth. Come and have jol-
ly good evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Passwaters
of near Greenwood were Sunday eve
ming supper guests of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Passwaters.