Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
Firemen Extinguish
Chimney Blaze

ney fire at the home OF GormaI
Rose on Weiner ave. The blaze was
soon extinguished and no damage
resulted. The firemen found the
chimney in very bad condition ano
the overseer of the building VIII be
notified. Chief Cain and Assist
ant Chief Slaughter were delayed
in answering the alarm due to a
train blocking the main crossing
after the alarm had sounded.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Massey was the scene of a very
happy gathering of youngsters last
night from seven to nine when they
gave a birthday party for their lit
tie son Leland in honor of his sixth
birthday. The youngsters enjoyed
themselves with games and before
leaving for their homes were served
with delicious refreshments of ice
cream and cake. The following
were present: Curtis Rash, Benja-
min Rash, Ezekiel Fleming, Harry
Tee, Haynes Hoddinott, Wilson
Bradley, Alden Swain, Morris Har-
ringtOn, Lyman Jacobs and Leland
Massey.
Century Club Notes
Harrington Century Club held it's
regular meeting Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. w. w. Sharp presiding.
The meeting was opened by singing
"The Wearin' of the Green" fol-
lowed by the Lords Prayer and
reading of the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting which were approved.
A vote of thanks was read from
Mrs. May Jones Sheldrake thanking
the club for flowers sent to her.
After a few minor matters of busi-
ness, the meeting was turned over
to Mrs. Norris Adams, Mrs. Her
bert Denney and Mrs. Lester Rog-
ers, chairman of the day. Their
subject was Education" and one of
the most entertaining programs of
the year was enjoyed by a large
of club members. Their
opened with a solo by lit
tie Miss Charlotte Ann Adams.
This was followed by day in the
school rooms years ago. Mrs.
Clara Harrington was teacher and
he cast of pupils were the fol-
lowing: Mrs. L. T. Jones, Mrs.
Herbert Denney, Ms. Fred Powell,
Mrs. Lester Rogers, Mrs. Norris
Adams, Mrs. L. r. Beauchamp, Mrs.
ernest Raughley and Mrs. Henriet-
a Williams. Perhaps in no program
,ver given in the club house were
he parts better carried out and it
vas thoroughly enjoyed from start
o finish. The committee is to be
on the splendid pro-
ram. This was followed by So
ial hour during which the host
sses served delicious ice cream,
axe and mints, carrying out a
olOr scheme of green and white.
Dr. and Mrs. w. I. Chapman
at Bridge
A very delightful st. Patrick's
was given on Friday
vening by DR.. and Mrs. w. T.
hipman. The house was beauti-
lily decorated with shamrocks,
reen candles, cut flowers and
laded lights. A three-course din
er was served at z p. m. after
hich bridge and finch were en-
yed until a late hour. Mrs. X. r.
)nes, Miss Elva Reese, Mrs. L. B.
arlington and Mrs. F. Brown
NTH were awarded the beautiful
'izes. The guests were: Mr.. and
rs. A. B. Parsons, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. T. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. L. T.
mes, Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Murphy,
r and Mrs. c. F. Wilson, Mr.. and
rs. R. K. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. E
. Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. w W. Sharp,
r. and Mrs. H. G. Miller, Mr.. and
RS. Wallace Keys, Mr.. and Mrs.
mes Welch, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
own Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. 5
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. :
Mr. and Mrs. James A. s
hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. ;
eenly, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Mess {
r, Misses Caroline Sharp, Edith &
yam, Elva Reese, Mrs. John Mas &
l, Mrs. L. r. Beauchamp and Mr.. 2
race Quillen. 3
s. j. c. Messner Gives st. g
tricks Bridge-LuncheOn b
Mrs. ]. c. Messner was hostess &
a lovely st. Patrick's bridge 8
lcheon served at 1 o'clock on *
turday. The color scheme of 3
zen and white was carried out in g
cards and tally 8
'ds, etc, were appropriate to the 3
sh festival. Green carnations q
,orated each of the five tables. y
.er a three course dinner the 8
ests played bridge for the rest of 8
afternoon. The guests were: 3
S. H. B. King, Dover; Mrs. G. q
II Riggin, Wilmington; Mrs. F. p
own Smith, Mrs. w. T. Chapman, 3
s. James Cahall, Mrs. James 8
lch, Mrs. Ernest Raughley, Mrs. 3
eston Brown, Mrs. r. K. Jones, 8
S. I. R. Beauchamp, Mrs. John 3
sten, Mrs. w. w. Sharp, Mrs. E. q
Dean, Mrs. c. D. Murphy, Mrs. 3
T. Jones, Mrs. A. B. Parsons, 3
S. c. F. Wilson, Misses Caroline 8
Sharp, Harriet Wilson, Jennie q
nstrong, Agnes Butterworth and q
ne Richards. 3
little Louise Murphy, daughter 3
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Murphy, cele- 8
ted her fourth birthday on Sat =
ay morning by entertaining six 3
her little friends at st. Pat 3
KS party. 3
iss Mary Satterfeld, of Delaware 8
Y, and Miss Margaret Satterfeld, 3
Avondale, Pa, spent the week =
with their parents, Mr.. and 3
8. Fred Satterfield. -
Iiss Ruth Thawley, of Whining y
, has been a recent guest of her q
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. F, Thaw- 8
Lenry Stafford, of Burrsville, Md. 8
; local visitor on Sunday. p