Milford chronicle., 1928-01-06
Ocean View

Inc young IOlk were merry WullS
decorating the Christmas trees in
the churches.
The Sunday Schools treated their
scholars to boxes Of candy.
Rev. G. W. Branford gave a good
address at the entertainment He
said: Santa Claus is a spirit" We
should believe in one because OF
the beautiful thoughts of giving
our love. 1t is a symbol of love
and good will. Tell the children
there is a Santa Claus.
After the Bible School on Sunday
morning the Experience Meeting
was led by Mr.. James A. Richards
whose exhortation was very help
full. "Above all, taking the Shield
of Faith, Wherewith We shall be
able to quence all the fiery darts OF
the wicked" Come to all these
services, they will make you strong
er.
At the Presbyterian Church, Sab
bath School was held in the after
noon, followed by preaching by Rev.
Sheese.
The Epworth League was con-
Quoted at the M. e. Church at 6.45,
followed by the sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. c. w. Branford, who en-
phasized the importance of taking
heed how we build our lives, be-
ginning with the New Year and con-
tinuing.
The evangelistic services which
were held in the Christian Church
for two weeks, were successful in
Strengthening the people of the
church and community. The sing
ing was inspiring. Several souls
were won to Christ. The sermons
were full of power and their inter-
probation impressive.
The two prayer meetings, one on
Wednesday at the Christian Church
and one on Thursday night at the
Methodist Church, are very bene-
fetal.
Miss Madge Richards, of Whining
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wilfong
and daughter, Shirley Ann, of Will
mington, Miss Mae Richards, of
Philadelphia, and Miss Dorothy
Richards, of this town, spent Christ
mas Day with their father, Mr.. Jas.
A. Richards, at his home here.
Mrs. Julia Simpler and Mrs. Dolly
Williams and two children-daugh-
ter and son-of Selbyville, and Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Evans, of Roxana,
visited Mrs. Lizzie CULLEN and
Mrs. Martha Bishop on Sunday.
Capt. Sydney Pruitt, of Millville,
and Mr.. David Pruitt, of Jackson
vile, Fla, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Bennett, and were entertained also
at the turkey dinner given by Mr..
and Mrs. Augustus Bennett on Mon
day.
Miss Elizabeth Derrickson, who
spent the Christmas holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Derrickson, returned to Pierce's
Business College, in Philadelphia,
on Monday.
Miss Lillian Hickman returned to
Goldey College, Wilmington, after
spending the Christmas vacation
with her parents, Capt. and Mrs.
Edward Hickman.
Mrs. Sallie Freeman has been
quite sick.
Mr.. Paul Kitchens, who is employ
ed in a government position in
New York, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Dallas Kitchens, during
the past week.
Mr.. Howard Evans, who is a
teacher in Beacom's College, in
Wilmington, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Evans.
Mr.. Charles Keene, of Indian |
River Coast Guard Station, spent a
few days with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hill, of New
ark, Md, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Derrickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Evans and
two children, of Salisbury, Md, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. George Robinson
and their mother.
Prof. Fay Grasmyer, principal of
Lord Baltimore School, spent the
holidays with his mother at Belle
vile, Pa.
Miss Helen Coleman, domestic
science teacher, spent Christmas
week at Greenwood with relatives.
Mrs. Aaron Warren motored to
Philadelphia with some fine turkeys
she raised herself, and visited rela-
lives there.
Mrs. Clara Richards and Mr.. and
Mrs. Eckboldt and son and daugh-
Ter, of Franklinville, N. j., visited
Mrs. Nelson Dolby and family over
he weekend.
Mrs. Martha Conoway accompan-
ed her grandson, Mr.. Irwin Short, to
Philadelphia, where she is spending
few days. Mr.. Short has moved
lis radio Office to near the West
Philadelphia R. R. Station.
Mr.. James Mitchell is attending
1T. Hermon College, at Mt. Hermon,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lynch motor
d to Lewes on Monday.
Mrs. Albert Powell has been quite
lex.
Miss Thelma Pusey, of Philadel-
'hia, spent the holidays with her
Mother, Mrs. Oscar Pussy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitchell and
ons, Willis and Harry, entertained
t dinner on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
'ernon Cobb and children, Mrs.
Annie Richards and son Kendall,
lr. and Mrs. Mike Hiestand.
Miss Fife Beale, teacher of Cedar
Ieck School, has been visiting her
lother in Virginia.
Mrs. Manane Campbell and Mr..
nd Mrs. Raymond Kollock, of
'agsboro, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
ardner Brasure on Thursday.
Mrs. Jane Carmine is spending
le week with her grandson, Mr..
be Davidson, and wife.