Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
DagsborO

The spring days have come witt
the pretty sunshine and birds.
Many people of this communit.
were saddened to hear of the dealt
of DR.. Robert Long of Frankfort
who in the past had so kindly anC
patiently rendered his aid to all IL
this vicinity in their illness at any
hour.
Mrs. Marie Adams and sister o.
Denton, Md, is spending sometime
with Mrs. Beverly Baker and calling
on many friends in town.
The Ladies Aid of Dagsboro M. E.
Church gave a dollar social in the
Sunday school room Saturday even
ing. Mrs. James Williams was
chairman of the affair assisted by a
committee. A st. Patrick's program,
both musical and literary, was rem
dered, which was enjoyed by all
present. Another feature of the eve
ming was how the ladies earned
their dollars.
The Sunday school room was pref
tily decorated with green and white.
Also the refreshments were carried
out in the same colors.
The Ladies Auxiliary Society Of
the NJ. P. Church will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Morris,
Saturday evening, March "a. Mrs.
Lille Hickman is appointed for pro-
gram committee of the evening.
Mrs. Rena West who has been
suffering with the mumps is con-
valescing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl P. Long are TAX
ing a business trip in Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Emma Donaway who has
been very ill at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Rogers, is
now able to be with her older daugh-
ter. Mrs. Annie Eashum of Mills
boro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Parker and
little grandson, Harold Burdick cir
cled among friends over the week
end
VIM. E. Thomas, an aged and well
known citizen of this town, died at
his home Tuesday morning of pneu-
monia. He was a member of the Jr.
American Mechanics and the Red
Men secret orders of this town. He
also was a member of the M. P.
Church, where his funeral took
place, Friday, March 16, conducted |
by the pastor, Rev. Gordon, assisted |
by Rev. Larimore and G. E. Thomas. |
Those who survive him are wife
and four children, one brother and
sister, Terry and Illea Thomas of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Mamie Phillips of
Millsboro, and Delema of this town.
Interment made in Red Men ceme-
.ery. The many beautiful floral Of
,erings and the large attendance
we're indicative of the kind and
aithful life he lived.
Another of our aged citizens, AL
red White, died Tuesday evening at
80 O'Clock suddenly with a stroke
If paralysis.
Mrs. Sallie Wagamon accompanied
W Mrs. Maud Helm and Emory Hit
hens of Millsboro called to see the
tiers brother, Stephen Hickman re-
emily.
Lemuel Brumbley, Mrs. Flo Gray
nd daughter, Mrs. Katie Helm, John
.ong, Jr., are numbered on the sick
lst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Eargang ac-
by his brother spent the
7eek-end with the latters parents,
lr and Mrs. J. N. Hudson.
Mrs. John Hickman and little son
.obert who have been quite i'll are J
luch improved at this time.
SCHOOL NOTES
The spelling contest held at Mills
orc will be the goth of March. We
ad planned to have the p. 7. A. on
nat date, but it has been changed to
ne 9th instead. Our literary club
let on Wednesday, March 14th.
nth Bamberger presided as presi-
ent. We decided the following club
anne: Sunshine Club of Twenty Q
ght Colors-Pink and White"
Motto: If you want thing well !
one, do it yourself. !
We also decided on prettiest girl,
atherine Adkins.
Best dressed girl, Bertha Bunting. q
Prettiest boy, Virgil Hudson.
Best boy athlete, Virgil Hudson. G
Best singer, Marion Helm. +
Most improved girl, B. Bunting. l;
Best improved boy, G.. Adkins. e
Best writer, Marion Helm. v
Best all around girl, Ida Tim )
ons, o
Best student, Ruth Bamberger. Il
Swifest and most popular 10y, y
lrgil Hudson. .
Most popular girl, Ida Timmons. Il
Spendthrift, Ruth Bamberger. I
Best reader, Catherine Adkins. G
Mr.. Farley was a visitor at school Z
st week. Miss Jones also made a e
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| new volley ball and a new dodge L
ii have been purchased for the n
hool from the proceeds received
ON the sale of candy and seed. N
Saturday was the last meeting of il
e class in Household Arts and Cit
snship under the direction of Mr.. 81
ID Mrs. Albert Farley of George al
wn This class has been very help
! and enjoyable v
Many pupils are out of school be- IT
use of mumps.
We are beginning to plan for W
eld Day. tn
Several members of the Intermed- tn
e Society attended a convention at p
lrbesOn on Thursday night. March m