Milford chronicle., 1927-04-01
Milford Neck

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Bennett cell
ebrated their 50th wedding anniver-
sary Monday evening, March q.
On Sunday, March goth, twenty
five friends from Philadelphia called
on them as they could not be pres
ent on Monday.
A dinner was served at noon on
Monday for the immediate family.
There were thirty dinner guests.
From one o'clock to o'clock in the
evening they received more than two
hundred friends and relatives.
At eight o'clock Mr.. Bennett with
his wife of fifty years, leaning on
his arm, handsomely dressed in gray
satin with a beautiful bouquet of
flowers on her arm, walked into the
living room where their friends had
previously gathered and took their
place beneath a golden wedding bell.
Rev. Benson of Frederick met them
there and read the marriage cere-
mony. 1t was very impressive. Mrs.
Bennett looked very much like a
bride despite her age and years OF
afflictiOn.
The old home was beautifully dec
GRATED in yellow and white. Large
bouquets of yellow roses added much
to the beauty of the room.
The friends and relatives express
ed their love and respect for the old
folks with gifts numerous and beau
tiful, and large sum of gold money.
Mr.. Bennett took his bride in 1877
to his farm near Benefits Pier in
Milford Neck. They have always liv-
ed in the old home.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Short and
daughter Evelyn of Milford were the
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Short.
Mrs. C. P. Besyick from Philadel-
phia made a weekend visit to see
her brother and sisters.
John Hall of MiddletOwn was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hall and
family on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frisby Kirby had as
their Supper guests on Sunday MIR.
and Mrs. Dan Keyser of Philadel-
phia, accompanied by Mr.. Carter.
Mrs. Charles Davis and son Ray
mond, accompanied by Miss Louise
Davis, spent Sunday at Washington
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Lindale en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lin
dale and son, Augustus, and Mrs. |
John Webb, all of Milford, on Sun
day.
William Hollinger is spending |
sometime with his brother, George
Hollinger and family.
Nelson Short is very ill at this
writing.
Miss Mildred Galloway has return
ed home from the Milford Emergen-
cy Hospital, much improved. She
wishes to thank everyone who kind
Iy sent her cards and letters and
hose who took her flowers during
her stay in the hospital. Her many
friends wish for her speedy recovery
so that she may be able to return to
her school work again as she was of
a cheerful and loving disposition and
is greatly missed by her students at
school.
Miss Anna P. Beswick who has
been very ill with the la grippe is
Joseph Walls of near Milford spent
the weekend with his cousins, Wal
ter and William Abbott.
A surprise party was given to Mrs.
Frank Abbott on Monday evening,
March 20, in honor of her birthday.
Between sixty and seventy of her
friends and relatives were present.
They all enjoyed a happy evening to-
gether. The young folks played
games until a late hour. At a very
ate hour delicious refreshments,
of lemonade and cake
we're served. They all departed for
heir homes thanking Mrs. Abbott
or their enjoyable evening and
her many more happy re-
urns of the day.
The Ladies Aid Of Milford Neck
will hold its next meeting on Friday
April Sth. There will be a
cry interesting program consisting
# one fire play, given under the di-
'ections of Mrs. Clarence Jester and
lrs. Frank Deputy. There will be ice
ream, cake and home made candy
or sale. A large crowd is desired.
ome and enjoy an evening of fun.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson have
a new Buick sedan.
William Stokes remains about the =
anne at this writing.
Don't forget the entertainment to
2 given in the Frederick town hall
n Friday evening, April LIST, at $3.50 &,
larp by the students of Frederick =
Ugh School, Come and help along ]!
good causeA Admission Csc.