Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-10-05
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Church news for Sunday, October
9TH: Sunday School at $50 a. M,
Howard r. Moore, superintendent.
This date is Rally Day, the time for
the promotion of the scholars to the
different classes, and a special and
very interesting program is being
prepared. Preaching service as
usual at 1890. Epworth League at
GAS. Leader, Mrs. Merrill Thistle
wood. Subject, "Prohibition-Lib-
erty Within Law" Preaching at
I 7.45.
Swastika Sunday School class.
whose teacher is Mrs. Ethel John
son, has presented to the church
one dozen new hymn books. This
class consists of 80 or more SPLEEN
did young men and women who with
their teacher and leader are always
ready and willing to help where
they are most needed Houston
should be proud of it's young people
as so many of them are Interested
in the church.
Rev. D E. Carr, who has been feel
ing so poorly and who went to Eas-
ton hospital last Tuesday, returned
to his home on Friday. He did not
have to undergo an operation, as
was first thought, but is taking a
treatment that is very severe, and
we hope he may soon be better and
not have to be operated upon.
Mrs. Henry Collins, who has been
seriously ill, has been removed to
the home of her daughter in New
ark.
While working at the home of
Howard R. Moore, John w. Johnson
was taken quite ill. He was re-
moved to the home of his daughter,
Mrs. George Smith, of Milford,
where the physician in charge pro-
nounced it an attack of appendicitis.
At this writing he is slightly i'm
proved but very weak. We hope for
Uncle Johnnie" as he is Familiarity
known, speedy recovery.
Willis Voshell had very narrow
escape from serious injury when his |
sweater became entangled in a shaft |
where he is employed. Fortunately |
his sweater gave away, thereby re-
leasing him uninjured.
Mrs. Charles Webb and sons, EN-
DRY and Ernest, Mrs. Merrill Thistle
wood and daughters, Agnes and Ev-
elyn, motored to Queenstown, Md,
on Sunday and were guests of Rev.
and Mrs. A. G. Thomas at the par
Mrs. George Kirkby has returned
to her home after having spent a
few days with Mrs. L. R. Holloway
in Philadelphia.
Miss Willie Wyatt, of Harrington,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Annie johnson, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jump enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. w. j., Dufendach
at dinner on Sunday.
John Emory Willis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Willis and children, of Do
yer, were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mrs. Annie Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill W. Thistle
wood were Crisfeld, Md, visitors on
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Manlove, of
were the guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
on Sunday.
Miss Gladys Thistlewood was the
overnight guest of Miss Pauline
Johnson on Tuesday night. II
Mrs. William Hendricks, who has
)een i'll, was some better at last re-
port.
William Ward has begun to rebuild
lis home that was destroyed by fire
several weeks ago. Roy Pusey, of
Dover, has the contract.
StetsOn-Ellison Canning factory
)egan to can sweet potatoes on
Tuesday and report they will run (
or about ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Marvel were
he guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
ingram, at Lewes, on Sunday.
Mrs. Hummel, of Wilmington, 6
pent the weekend with her :
Mrs Obey Sapp.
Mrs. George Kirkly spent the {.
Weekend in Philadelphia as the
,uest of Mrs. L. R. Holloway. She
eports that Mrs. Holloway is get
ing along fine. Our community is
cry glad to hear this as Mrs. HOI-
Oway has just recently recovered t
rom a nervous breakdown. f
The Ladies Aid Society will meet \
t the home of Mrs. Geo. Kirkly on \
evening, October IL. A I
I'LL attendance is desired. t