Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-24

Adams then read a scripture lesson
which was followed by the Lords
Prayer. The treasurer, Mrs. E. B.
Rash, gave a report of the finances
and explained the budget system she
had formulated for the club. Sever
al minor matters of business were
taken up and a period of time given
for the payment of dues and per
capita tax. One of our new mem
bers, Mrs. Minnie Helmes, was well
coined into the club. After the bust
ness session, the meeting was turn
ed over to Miss Irene Richards, Mrs.
Watson Cain and Mrs. Fred Powell,
in charge of the topic for the day.
Tea was served at this time and an
informal social hour was Spent. 1t
was an open meeting, so there was
d large number in attendance to
enjoy the program.
A Fashion Show" followed, de-
picting the styles in vogue fifty
years ago and up until the present
time. Members of the club, teach
ers from our schools and pupils
acted as models. Each part was ex-
ceptiOnally well taken and received
much applause. Mrs. George Potter
was at the piano during the whole
program and the solOists for the
occasion were Mrs. Money and Miss
Butterworth. Miss Irene Richards
welcomed the guests at the begin
ming of the program and gave in
terprerative readings as each model
appeared on the scene. The pro-
gram was most enjoyable one and
drew forth much favorable COM
ment.
Citizens Make Kicks On
Assessments
More interest seems to have been
stirred up in this community since
the work of the new assessment
board has been completed than any
other discussion held here for a
long time. The last session of the
Legislature granted the Town Coun-
Gil authority to name a three-mem-
Der board of assessors. They have
completed their work, and the as
sessment book was hung in the drug
store for inspection. 1t will remain
there five days after which the as
sessment board, together with the
president and secretary of Town |
Council will sit at the Town Hall on |
Monday to hear appeals. Judging
from the comments of those perus-
ing the list there will be many ap-
peais. In nearly all cases the board, |
using their own judgment, increased |
the value of property from five to |
six hundred dollars. The assess
ment list shows over 100000 more |
than previous years. If the rate is |
not. changed from seventy cents the
Town Council should have sufficient
funds to clean up some of the de-
ficit of last year and probably do
some permanent street work.
Miss Clara Boyd, of Dover, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred S. Bailey.
Mrs. H. j. Ramsdall has returned
home after spending several days
with Philadelphia, Pa, relatives.
Frank Swain has been a recent
Philadelphia visitor.
Mrs. Ruth Stevenson, of Freder-
lea, has been a recent guest of her
Mr.. and Mrs. M. It. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe T. Reynolds, of
Atlanta, Ga, spent a few days last
week with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John S. Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Webster. of
fredericksburg, Md, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sharp on Sat
lrday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney West, of
Wilmington, spent the weekend
With their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. lack West.
Mrs. Jennie Clifton, of Whining
on, called upon local friends on
Monday.
Miss Caroline Sharp is spending
his week with Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Webster at fredericksburg, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Rash spent
sunday with the formers mother at ,
Wyoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Fitzgerald !,
nd Mrs. Harry Tee were guests of
riends at Georgetown on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Powell Mr.. S
nd Mrs. Wallace Keyes and Mr.. \
nd Mrs. T. L. Wingate attended a
heatre in Philadelphia on Saturday. il
Mrs. w. w. Sharp, Mrs. L. B. Har- a