Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1929-03-01
GAINESVILLE

The oyster supper held on last
Thursday evening in the church hall
of st. Georges NJ. e. Church was
considered a big success, about 800
attended the supper. The food was
good and served in good style. The
success of the supper was due to the
cooperation of the Ladies Aid and
also last but not least Mr.. and Mrs.
Pyle, the donors of the oysters and
decorations. Net result to be an
nounced later.
Answer to last weeks Bible ques-
ton, What did the ark of the cove
nant contain?-Ten commandments,
mama and aarous rod.
Stephen Derrickson and family
moved recently from Camden, N. j.,
and are enjoying their home here
very much. We welcome them to our
village.
Geo. Brasure is recovering from
an attack of la grippe.
Speeding and racing through our
village is dangerous and should be
stopped for the safety of all concern
ed before it is too late.
Mrs. B. G. Derrickson who has
been on the sick list is much better
Robert J. Hudson who has a po-
sition in Chester, Pa, made visit
to his family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Derrickson
were dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. G.. Derrickson Sunday.
Capt. ]. c. Tracey's wood pile is
growing a few sticks each day. We
believe that by summer he will have
gathered a respectable looking
quantity of wood for next winters
use.
B. G. Derrickson entertained
guests from Milford, Millsboro and
Ocean View on Sunday.
Elmer Murray made his family a
visit of few days during the week.
Mrs. Jannette CULLEN is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Murray.
Mrs. Lizzie Murray entertained
some young folks Sunday afternoon.
Capt. and Mrs. Isaac Tracy and
grandson were callers on the Tracy
and Harmon family Sunday.
Relatives of Snow Hill were call
ers on Mr.. and Mrs. B. G.. Derrick
son Sunday.
J. C. Tracy and wife spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Harb
CULLEN and with other guests. Re
freshments were served.
William P. Steele and wife have
been confined to the house with
grippe.
Geo. Evans of Whites Neck is very
sick. We trust he may soon regain
his health.
Returning from the oyster supper
on last Thursday night, George
and his family encount-
cred very bad road on the way
home and were not able to extricate
themselves until 2 a. m, when
mule team arrived and pulled them
out. George became somewhat peev-
ed from his trying experience. Why
not take lesson from the Father of
Our Country?
Four weeks until the Methodist |
assemblies at the Harri-
son street Church in Wilmington. |
Many will be glad and many other
wise, at the close of the sessions.
E. w. Helm is in the habit of
gathering eggs in a dainty little bas-
ket. On Sunday evening the handle |
pulled out and scrambled eggs were |
The result, but don't be discouraged,
try again, as eggs prices are going
in the same direction.
Ronald Grammer is recovering at |
The Glenn Gardner Sanitorium in |
New Jersey. He wants to be remem-
Oered to his friends in our village.
Bible question-"Who was the |
bird king ruling over Israel"
One of the older members of the
Gossip Club became so excited at the |
general store he fell into a peanut |
brittle can, breaking the glass lid.
Non-shatter glass might have saved |
his gentleman much embarrassment |
ind expense.