Milford chronicle., 1928-03-23
Ocean View

DOnI IOTSeJ Iue CuICh6u SuppSl
to be held in the Christian Church
Hall on March 31st.
The menu will consist of delic'
ious chicken, roast pork, creameC
potatoes, peas, cole-slaw, apple
sauce, bread and butter, coffee and
pie Everybody come and enjoy q
social time eating together.
The American Legion, Sussex
Post No. s, held their meeting al
MillsborO School-house; and also
the Ladies' Auxiliary met at the
same time, ON Wednesday night
March 14th. The new ambulance
was on exhibition. Mr.. and Mrs
Ebe H. Davidson attended the meet
ing.
The State president, Mrs. c. M
Dillon, of Ladies Auxiliary, from
Wilmington, was present. She made
a helpful address.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E.
Church here gave their birthday
social on Saturday night, March II.
The amount realized from this was
$4,000. The members desire to
thank everyone who attended from
this town; and also those who
came from other towns. Also those
who contributed from other places,
which was appreciated. The attend
ance was good.
The January table was pictures
que with a snow man made of white
cotton, a cedar tree decorated with
snow.
Rev. c. w. Branford, who has
just served as our pastor for the
first year, whose birthday occurs in
the first month, gave a good talk.
Miss Beauchamp, the niece of Rev.
Branford, gave two recitations,
which were enjoyed.
Mr.. Samuel Belts; Mrs. VIM.
Hickman and several others whose
birthday comes in January were
around the table.
The month of February was rep
resented by the table being decor
ated in hearts; a cherry tree with
hatchet, etc. Mrs. Asher Evans
was the captain. They gave a duet
by Mrs. Della Holt and Mrs. Roy
Nelson, who sang a patriotic hymn.
Among the notables were Captain
Asher Andrews, Mr.. Henderson.
The March table was appropriate
ly dressed in green, with the sham
rock and blarney stone and irish
potatoes.
Mr.. John R. Burbage sang an ap-
propriae st. Patrick's song.
The April table suggested spring
with a centerpiece of real daffOdils,
Easter basket with rabbits and eggs
as a decoration. Mrs. Ethel David
son was the captain of the group
of sixteen whose birthdays come in
that month. They played on April
joke upon the audience by pretend
ing to sing. An umbrella hOisted
for rain was feature.
The month of May was fittingly
remembered by green graves repre-
senting our soldiers who died.
There were may flowers on the
table Mrs. Georgia Johnson, Mr..
Charles Hooker and others were at
the table.
The June table was beautiful
with its roses and wedding cake.
Also an imitation wedding was
demonstrated by the little folks. |
They took their parts well; were |
prettily dressed and entertained us |
delightfully."-. Mrs. Eva Derrickson |
was the captain with several others
who assisted.
July was patriotic, with the table
adorned with flags, liberty bell, toy
and other features. Mrs.
Vera Belts was the captain, and re-
cited I'm Good Old Sussex County,
Down in Little Delaware" to the
enjoyment of all. Mr.. VIM. M.
Belts gave in ssermon.
The August table represented the
eashore with its beach sand, water
With ducks; crabs, sunshade. Mrs.
)ecil Steele was the captain. A
olo by Marie Steele; an ice cream
ontest with Mrs. Alonzo Evans
nd Mrs. Wilmer Steele, afforded
nerriment.
September portrayed the month
,hen the youth returned to school
he table was trimmed in golden
od A schoOl-hOuse, diminutive
hereon. School books, All sang
School Days" Mrs. Matte Hudson
as captain of September.
The October table gave an exhibit
on of the harvest season, with it's
hook of corn; pumpkin and au-
INN leaves. Mrs. Mary Cobb re-
tied number took part Mrs.
Isle Hickman was the captain.
rs. Eta Willis recited humorous
Highland Park, Pa, selection.
Captain Elias Taylor related some
BOD jokes.
The November table was decor
ed with chrysanthemums and
her flowers. Mrs. Lille Belts
as the captain. Several recitations
7 Mrs. Florence Burbage and
hers.
December month had it's table
,corated with a Christmas tree
Id apprOpriates trimmings. Mr..
lomas Hickman was the captain .
Id gave a good talk and reading.
r. VIM, c. Hickman recited well.
ter the entertainment ice cream
ID homemade cake was served to
Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott and Mr..
d Mrs. John Elliott, from Lewes,
d Mrs. Thos. Willis and Mr.. and
RS. Harold Noblitt, of Highland
rk, Pa, attended the Birthday
cial" on Saturday night in Metho-
st Church hall.
Capt. Sherman Bishop, of Balti-
1re, attended the above social and
so visited his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Collier, of
mden, N. j., visited his sister,
IS. Asher Evans, also parents, Mr..
d Mrs. Hiram Jones.
Mrs. George Pusey has been ill